Thimble Cottage Guidebook
Food scene
The Atlantic Bistro
167 Spring StGreat food in low-key sophistication.
Old time New England general store and the heart of Marion Village. Short walk from the Cottage.
13 locals recommend
Marion General Store
140 Front StOld time New England general store and the heart of Marion Village. Short walk from the Cottage.
Kate's Simple Eats
148 Front StFieldstone Market
806 Mill StRose & Vicki's
311 Wareham RdGood Pizza
Brew Fish Bar & Eatery
210 Spring StElla's
3136 Cranberry HwyKool-Kone
374 Marion RdSea Dips Ice Cream
4 Cottage StSightseeing
Marion Antique Shop
335 Wareham RdNew Bedford Whaling Museum
18 Johnny Cake HillButtonwood Park Zoo
425 Hawthorn StArt Scene
Marion Art Center
80 Pleasant StAnthi Frangiadis Associates
City/town information
Cape Cod Canal
7 mile bike path along the canal to Scusset Beach.
Beach
Silvershell Beach
1-21 Front StCity advice
Customs and culture
Beach Pass
Is required to use the town beaches. Silvershell Beach is the main beach, at the end of Front St. Planting Island beach is wilder and rocky but very cool, especially at low tide. Harbormaster /Island Wharf has a small beach too!
Travelling with kids
Playground directly across the street
It is a great playground that is a part if the elementary school.