Harwichport, which is located on Cape Cod, in Massachusetts is one of the last true seaside villages in America.  Just a few hours from Boston and New York City, Harwichport is an excellent choice for anyone looking to escape to the beach.

• Quaint Seaside Village: With a history dating all the way back to the Massachusetts Bay Colony, Harwichport, MA is one of the oldest seaside towns in America.  Though Cape Cod has changed a great deal since then, Harwichport has managed to keep its identity as a happy little town by the sea.  A true summer town, Harwichport comes alive between the months of May and September with many coming to enjoy a weekend or longer.  With its entire coastline being beaches and marinas, visitors have multiple options when it comes to where to lay their towel down for the day.  In addition to the gorgeous beaches, Harwichport also boasts a number of unique shops and restaurants.  From locally made jewelry and clothing, to a vintage sports collectables shop, and even a family owned kite shop this town has something for everyone.

 

• Delicious Food: Whether you are a fried seafood fanatic or a fine dining connoisseur the town of Harwichport has a place for you.  The Mad Minnow, located in the center of town, has quickly become a local favorite for fresh seafood.  Located just a building over is 10 Yen, one of the finest sushi restaurants on the Cape.  Also in the center of town is George’s Pizza, a must try for any pizza lover.  Cape Cod is famous for fried seafood and clam chowder, and no place does both better than Kreme and Kone, which as two convenient locations just outside of the town’s center on both ends.  And this list would not be complete without Sundae School ice cream.  At Sundae School they do not stop at homemade ice cream, they go the extra mile making homemade hot fudge and whipped cream as well.  No day in Harwichport is complete without a trip to Sundae School.

• Location: Being right on the elbow of the Cape, Harwichport is the perfect starting point for any Cape Cod Excursion. With Chatham only a 10 minute drive from town, visitors have access to a wide range of shops and restaurants.  Though there is more of a vacation town vibe in Chatham, there are some great locally owned clothing and gift shops.  Additionally, there are a number of whale, seal, and even shark tours based out of Chatham.  Nothing on the Cape is too far for a day trip from Harwich, even Provincetown can be reached in an hour by car or bus.  Harwichport also has multiple access points to the Cape Cod bike trail, which runs from tip to tip.

• Island Access: Looking to spend the day on a beautiful island? Well look no further than the high-speed Nantucket ferry, which leaves from Saquatucket Harbor just outside of town.  With convenient ferry times, it is easy to spend the day on Nantucket enjoying the beaches or shopping and still be home for dinner.  In addition to Nantucket, the Monomoy Islands are easily reachable from Harwichport by boat.  Don’t worry if you do not have a boat, as there are many places to rent.  The Monomoy Islands have long been famous for their thriving seal populations; however, they have recently gained fame for their growing great white shark populations.