Harwich Family Fun Guide Things to Do 2024

Find out what to do on your Cape cod family  vacation in Hariwch and Harwich port  MA Harwich is a quiet  community located on the south side of the Cape peninsula, with an extensive shoreline on Nantucket Sound. Breathtaking scenery, a friendly smile, a helping hand, a warm reception and a wonderful place to explore any time of the year with great Harwich Accommodations available.

Enjoy all the area attractions and recreational activities that the area has to offer including: Harwich boating, Harwich biking, Harwich hiking, Harwich swimming, Harwich fishing, Harwich golfing and much more.

While you are here, check out the local artisan galleries and shops or enjoy a day at the spa. Visit one of Harwich’s historical landmarks or catch a play at a local theatre near Harwich . There are always events and activities happening in Harwich.

Great for Day Trips, weekend getaways or a relaxing vacation. Harwich offers a relaxed lifestyle with delicious dining at Harwich restaurants and great shopping at Harwich’s retail shops in one of Harwich’s quaint New England villages including East Harwich, Harwich Center, Harwich Port, North Harwich, Pleasant Lake, South Harwich and West Harwich. It’s a great place to visit and an even better place to live.

 

Favorite Harwich  Beaches for your Family Cape Cod Vacation

 Bank Street beach  Walk from town! Bank Street Beach can be accessed from town if the parking lot is filled or you don’t want to pay the daily fee. It is a long narrow beach with private property on either side but the whole shoreline from pier to pier is accessible by any one to walk.  Nice clean beach with soft sand . Also clean rest rooms. No shade so bring a beach umbrella but be forewarned it can be fairly windy.

Red River Beach   Easily accessible, enjoy the ocean and beach from your the comfort of your car or spend the whole day here. Bathrooms are available. During the summer season parking is not free during the day, you either need to pay an attendant or have a beach sticker. Parking lot can also fill up, so arrive early.

Earle Road Beach is a quiet ocean beach in West Harwich, featuring grass-covered dunes and rock jetties jutting into the Nantucket Sound. Its gently breaking waves provide a serene atmosphere for those looking to escape the more active, family beaches.

Grey Neck Beach   a small, quiet beach overlooking the Nantucket Sound in Harwich, MA. Tucked between two private beaches and with rock jetties on either side, Grey Neck Road Beach doesn’t attract a lot of crowds — even in season. With its gently breaking waves, Grey Neck Road provides a soothing presence for those looking to steal a quiet moment with a backdrop of breathtaking scenery.  Grey Neck Beach does not have an attendant

 

Where to eat & drink in Harwich  for your Family Cape Cod Vacation

Brax Landing – a staple for decades overlooking scenic Saquatucket Harbor. Brax has breathtaking views and mouthwatering meals featuring fresh local seafood. Stop by for their famous Sunday Brunch, lunch, dinner, or cocktails and appetizers on the deck!

Buca’s Tuscan Roadhouse  a little tuscany on Cape Cod

Villa Roma Italian Restaurant is a little bit of the North End on the Cape. Unique in its cozy ambience and enhanced by an outgoing staff. Villa Roma exudes a light-hearted amity to all who grace its threshold on Route 28 in West Harwich!   Great place to have a date night out as no pizza or kids menu available!

The Port Restaurant & Bar – located just blocks from the beaches of Nantucket Sound, The Port offers indoor and outdoor upscale dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as, multiple bars and a local raw bar.

First Crush Winery Cape Cod  enjoy wine from the Napa Region conveniently located in the middle of the Cape! Stop by for your choice of two wine tasting options with a local cheese and cracker plate, wine by the glass, or their famous turbo wine slushy!

Sundae School Homemade Ice Cream   one of the top ice shops on the Cape . Stop by to further your ice cream education and enjoy their famous hot fudge sundaes topped with real whipped cream and a fresh Bing cherry!

Where to visit in Harwich  for your Family Cape Cod Vacation

In addition to enjoying Harwich’s beaches, there are a multitude of opportunities for fun and adventure ashore. Cycle or walk past cranberry bogs, lakes and ponds on the Cape Cod Rail Trail . Golf at the 9-hole Harwich Port Golf Course or the challenging 18-hole Cranberry Valley Golf Course. Wander along historic pathways through forest and meadow and explore more than 615 acres of trails and protected areas at the Harwich Conservation Trust.

Bring the Kids to Bud’s Go Karts  go kart track is open seasonally from June through the fall season from 10:00am until 4:00pm, as long as the weather permits.  In some years he opens as early as April vacation and then on weekends

Stroll our charming villages and streets and visit the boutiques, antique shops, and galleries along the way, then catch a play at Harwich Junior Theatre or the Cape Playhouse.

During the summer, take in a Harwich Mariners baseball game – part of the Cape Cod Baseball League that features outstanding college baseball players. Attend a concert at Brooks Park in Harwich Center and join in the fun of the Harwich Port Musical Strolls. Check out “the local talent” showcasing their talents at Art in the Park and local craft fairs.

Celebrate Harwich’s marine and agricultural heritage by visiting local farms and bogs, attending Harwich Farm Fest and enjoying the multi-day crafts, carnival, food and fun of the Harwich Cranberry Festival.

For kids of all ages – test your driving prowess at the go-carts, play tennis or baseball at Brooks Park, or fish from the jetty at Red River Beach.

Dr. Gravity’s Kite Shop – Dr. Gravity’s is a must-stop to visit their vast selection of kites, kite accessories, windsocks, and flags. The Dr. also carries all of your beach toys from pails and shovels, bodyboards, skimboards, and more!

Buoys On Main – a seaside boutique specializing in finding the perfect gift, outfit, or home accent. Make sure to check out our jewelry line in person at their store located

Cape Cod Lavender Farm – celebrating the senses for 25 years, the lavender farm is a peaceful, idyllic escape to enchanted gardens and fields of lavender. A simple whiff can make your day less stressful and more enjoyable!

Where to Stay in Harwich for your Family Cape Cod Vacation

our favorites

Wequassett Resort and Golf Club  For those seeking an unparalleled luxury  leisure experience on the Cape , Wequassett provides five-star service that dazzles and delights. We believe that the little things are the big things, and strive to cultivate relationships with our guests that lead to a lifetime of memories and magic.

A Cape Cod tradition for generations and member of the prestigious Preferred Hotels’ Legend Collection, Wequassett Resort and Golf Club spans 27 acres of pristine waterfront on Pleasant Bay. Accommodations at the seaside resort include 120 guest rooms and suites featuring the luxurious, Signature Collection and the coveted Round Cove Suite. Led by Executive Chef, James Hackney, signature restaurant, twenty-eight Atlantic and the Outer Bar & Grille showcase seasonal New England cuisine.

The Platinum Pebble Boutique Inn is a hidden gem on the Cape and your connection to the best of Cape Cod! The 2022 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award places this Adult’s Only, Luxury Inn in the Top 10% of Hotels in the World for remarkable Quality, Service, and Value. We look forward to showing you the best of this place we call home: Cape Cod. The Platinum Pebble Boutique Inn is set on 2 acres of lovingly maintained grounds and just a short walk to the amazing beaches of the Nantucket Sound. Sandwiched between Dennisport and Harwich Port, guests are able to easily walk to town and enjoy a variety of cuisines, only minutes from the Inn. Guests of the Platinum Pebble Boutique Inn can also enjoy complimentary bikes to experience the Cape Cod Rail Trail, just north of the Inn. We also have bike carts to carry beach chairs, umbrellas, towels and coolers that we provide. Experience Cape Cod under your own pedal power and see the authentic Cape. Relax by the pool or in the shade of our back gardens. We have an outdoor fireplace and firepit to relax by in the evenings, and yard games such as corn hole, bocci and badminton for a bit of fun and exercise on site.

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