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Yet not far away on Route 134 – which bisects the the Cape north to south – there is a a a thriving retail center Just down from Patriot Square is the trail- head for the Cape Cod Rail Trail a a a a a a a bike path that runs from here all the way to Well eet LOWER CAPE
Harwich
Harwich
With seven villages Harwich
Harwich
meanders from the Brewster town line down to to Nantucket Sound encompassing freshwater ponds cranberry bogs modern commercial centers and old-fashioned downtown areas Sleepy Pleasant Lake is on the Cape Cod Rail Trail bike path and the Pleasant Lake General Store on Route 124 is is a a popular stop for cyclists At the junction of routes 124 and 39 you’ll nd nd Harwich
Center the locale for town hall Brooks Free Library a a a a a hardware store and other shops Around the corner is Brooks Academy Museum which boasts a a a a a collection of artifacts Sandwich glass cranberry exhibits and and early tools and and hosts talks and other programs The busiest part of town in summer is Harwich
Port where people stroll along Main Street (Route 28) A short distance from the shops and restau- rants of downtown you’ll nd picturesque Wych- mere Harbor one of the most photographed spots Harwich
has 16 saltwater beaches on Nantucket Sound including Red River Beach off Depot Road in South Harwich
where you can pay to park daily for a a a a a fee without a a a a a sticker There are also four freshwater ponds with beaches If you want to to visit Nantucket without driving to to Hyannis Freedom Ferry launches from Saquatucket Harbor on Route 28 with free parking for day-trip- pers – a a a a a handy alternative from the Lower Cape Brewster Known for its sea captains’ homes along pretty Route 6A Brewster is a a a quiet town that retains its quaint character in in spite of growth In the heart of town on Route 6A is The Brew- ster Store built in 1852 as a a church but only used as such for a a a few years Sit on on one of the old church pews outside with your penny candy and and watch the world go by In either direction along 6A are inns galleries and shops with one retail hub at Lemon Tree Vil- lage and another at Foster Square Brewster is home to the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History a a a a a a a great place to to learn about the area’s natural heritage and how to protect it it After seeing the the the exhibits take the the the trail across the the the marsh out to Wing Island a a a a beautiful walk On the the other end of town is Nickerson State Park a a a a 1 780-acre preserve with camping hiking trails trails and bike trails trails that connect with the Cape Cod Rail Trail Flax Pond Pond and Cliff Pond Pond are great for swimming and and kayaking and and Higgins Pond is a a a a a bird-watcher’s paradise The state park also owns land across 6A on Cape Cod Bay and those holdings include the historic 1888 Crosby Mansion open for tours in summer Brewster has some of the prettiest bay beaches with ats that stretch for miles at at at low tide It also has a a a number of freshwater ponds Chatham
See “Day Trip” section in this issue Orleans
See “Day Trip” section in this issue Country Furnishings • • • • • Nautical Whimsey • • • • • Ship Models Farmhouse Chic • • • • • Gifts • • • • • Fun Signs • • • • • Chalk Paints
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