June & Joy Cottage Guidebook
Sightseeing
Walk or bike to Flax Pond using the trail that is across the street from the house (Setucket Road).
Flax Pond Conservation Land
Walk or bike to Flax Pond using the trail that is across the street from the house (Setucket Road).
Bass Hole Boardwalk /Grays Beach, Yarmouth Port: ½ mile long trail and boardwalk that crosses tide pools, marsh and dunes filled with birds and other wildlife. The sunsets here are spectacular!
6 locals recommend
Bass Hole
Bass Hole Boardwalk /Grays Beach, Yarmouth Port: ½ mile long trail and boardwalk that crosses tide pools, marsh and dunes filled with birds and other wildlife. The sunsets here are spectacular!
Visit the Natural History Museum in Brewster and try the scenic trail that starts behind the museum.
The John Wing Trail is a 1.3-mile loop that takes you through the woodlands and across a salt marsh to the beautiful dunes and beach before looping back through the woods and back to the museum.
124 locals recommend
Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
869 Main StreetVisit the Natural History Museum in Brewster and try the scenic trail that starts behind the museum.
The John Wing Trail is a 1.3-mile loop that takes you through the woodlands and across a salt marsh to the beautiful dunes and beach before looping back through the woods and back to the museum.
Day trip to Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket: Take the ferry from Hyannis or Woods Hole and spend the day at either island. While at Martha’s Vineyard, check out the historic Flying Horses Carousel followed by ice cream at popular Mad Martha’s. Nantucket offers many local tours (go to Nantucket.net for more info).
27 locals recommend
Martha's Vineyard
Day trip to Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket: Take the ferry from Hyannis or Woods Hole and spend the day at either island. While at Martha’s Vineyard, check out the historic Flying Horses Carousel followed by ice cream at popular Mad Martha’s. Nantucket offers many local tours (go to Nantucket.net for more info).
Day trip to Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket: Take the ferry from Hyannis or Woods Hole and spend the day at either island. While at Martha’s Vineyard, check out the historic Flying Horses Carousel followed by ice cream at popular Mad Martha’s. Nantucket offers many local tours (go to Nantucket.net for more info).
88 locals recommend
Nantucket
Day trip to Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket: Take the ferry from Hyannis or Woods Hole and spend the day at either island. While at Martha’s Vineyard, check out the historic Flying Horses Carousel followed by ice cream at popular Mad Martha’s. Nantucket offers many local tours (go to Nantucket.net for more info).
Grab lunch on Commercial Street (Provincetown) followed by a whale watch tour or a visit Race point Beach.
328 locals recommend
Provincetown
Grab lunch on Commercial Street (Provincetown) followed by a whale watch tour or a visit Race point Beach.
Truro Vineyards
11 Shore RdSip on some wine at Truro Wine Vineyards (North Truro)
Relax and enjoy shopping on Main Street, followed by a visit to the iconic Chatham Lighthouse (Chatham)
105 locals recommend
Chatham Lighthouse
37 Main StRelax and enjoy shopping on Main Street, followed by a visit to the iconic Chatham Lighthouse (Chatham)
Kids Activities
Mini-golf, go-karts, batting cages, arcade, and other family-fun activities.
28 locals recommend
Skull Island Miniature Golf
934 MA-28Mini-golf, go-karts, batting cages, arcade, and other family-fun activities.
Popular mini-golf destination (go early, lines can be long, but worth it!).
130 locals recommend
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
728 Main StPopular mini-golf destination (go early, lines can be long, but worth it!).
Tons of pirate artifacts recovered from a nearby shipwreck. Great option for rainy days.
111 locals recommend
Whydah Pirate Museum
674 MA-28Tons of pirate artifacts recovered from a nearby shipwreck. Great option for rainy days.
Bounce over to the largest outdoor inflatable park in the U.S. with an adjoining water park. Kids will love this!
112 locals recommend
Cape Cod Inflatable Park
518 Main StBounce over to the largest outdoor inflatable park in the U.S. with an adjoining water park. Kids will love this!
Beaches
Mayflower Beach (Dennis) is only 10 minutes away! This is one of the most popular beaches on the Cape and is perfect for little ones due to its gentle waves and wading pools during low tide
Pro Tip: Go during low tide for the widest expansion of the beach and stay for the sunset (check the tide schedule - https://tides.willyweather.com/ma/barnstable-county/mayflower-beach.html)
Get there early morning or late afternoon as parking fills up fast
If parking is full, try Corporation Beach or Chapin Memorial Beach next door
145 locals recommend
Mayflower Beach
Horsefoot PathMayflower Beach (Dennis) is only 10 minutes away! This is one of the most popular beaches on the Cape and is perfect for little ones due to its gentle waves and wading pools during low tide
Pro Tip: Go during low tide for the widest expansion of the beach and stay for the sunset (check the tide schedule - https://tides.willyweather.com/ma/barnstable-county/mayflower-beach.html)
Get there early morning or late afternoon as parking fills up fast
If parking is full, try Corporation Beach or Chapin Memorial Beach next door
Popular beach in Orleans located on the Atlantic Ocean side. Miles of white sand with waves for surfing.
60 locals recommend
Nauset Lighthouse
120 Nauset Light Beach RdPopular beach in Orleans located on the Atlantic Ocean side. Miles of white sand with waves for surfing.
Spend a day at this iconic Provincetown beach. Scenic drive with sand dunes and water views on both sides is worth the drive!
121 locals recommend
Race Point Beach
Spend a day at this iconic Provincetown beach. Scenic drive with sand dunes and water views on both sides is worth the drive!
Popular beach located on Nantucket sound with gentle rolling waves.
110 locals recommend
Craigville Beach
Craigville Beach RdPopular beach located on Nantucket sound with gentle rolling waves.
Food scene
Must try seafood restaurant with fresh seafood, generous lobster rolls, and a raw bar! Plentiful picnic tables for ample seating by the water. Cash only.
167 locals recommend
Sesuit Harbor Cafe
357 Sesuit Neck RdMust try seafood restaurant with fresh seafood, generous lobster rolls, and a raw bar! Plentiful picnic tables for ample seating by the water. Cash only.
A personal favorite featuring unique American dishes focused on sustainable food sourced from local farmers and fishermen. There is a wine shop inside. This restaurant is only 5 minutes away. Reservations highly recommended!
27 locals recommend
The Pheasant
905 Main StA personal favorite featuring unique American dishes focused on sustainable food sourced from local farmers and fishermen. There is a wine shop inside. This restaurant is only 5 minutes away. Reservations highly recommended!
Delicious American fare with outdoor seating options in Dennis, about 5 minutes away. Online reservations highly recommended. Try to snag a table in one of their outdoor greenhouses.
87 locals recommend
Scargo Cafe
799 Main StDelicious American fare with outdoor seating options in Dennis, about 5 minutes away. Online reservations highly recommended. Try to snag a table in one of their outdoor greenhouses.
Charming restaurant along historic Route 6A with a big menu (lobster bisque is our fav!) in Yarmouth, about 7 minutes away.
41 locals recommend
Old Yarmouth Inn
223 MA-6ACharming restaurant along historic Route 6A with a big menu (lobster bisque is our fav!) in Yarmouth, about 7 minutes away.
The Marshside
28 Bridge StCasual restaurant with great views in Dennis, about 5 minutes away.
Local neighborhood market with a deli, pizza shop, groceries, and more
25 locals recommend
Peterson's Market
918 MA-6ALocal neighborhood market with a deli, pizza shop, groceries, and more
Local fast casual seafood restaurant with amazing soft serve ice cream. Pick-up some food on your way to (or from) the beach!
37 locals recommend
Captain Frosty's
219 Main StLocal fast casual seafood restaurant with amazing soft serve ice cream. Pick-up some food on your way to (or from) the beach!