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Down The Cape Travel!

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I first met the founder of Down the Cape  Anthony a few years ago. I remember finding them on social media and being impressed. They often recommended many of my favorite places on the Cape.  I could tell this company knew the Cape and the best ways to enjoy it.   I met Anthony for coffee and instantly connected with his vision. He had the hospitality and service background that I think is very important in most careers and in life.  The Down The Cape website quickly became a resource for me when directing people to enjoy the Cape.  As a realtor, I often feel like a tourism guide. I enjoy it because I know I know when I travel, I want advice from a local. People that spend a week on the Cape oftentimes only know one beach or one restaurant. I love opening their eyes and recommending my favorites.   Down the Cape not only recommends places, but they also take care of the details. They realize that your time is valuable and family vacations require a lot of planning.   It has been great to see an innovative company bring local services to guests of Cape Cod while highlighting our great local businesses. 

Down The Cape Travel has been curating vacation services for guests for years and now they have an APP!

On click vacation planning right in your pocket!  If you own a Cape house and want access to local services or you are just planning to visit, you can book everything with Down the Cape. 

 

Here is an example of the great local content I was referring to. You can't plan a better day in Dennis than this?  

 

One Day in Dennis


Dennis is located in the Mid-Cape, sharing the "bicep" with Yarmouth, as well as sharing the Cape Cod Baseball Team, Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox. There are five distinct villages in Dennis, all with a variety of attractions & activities, along with great beach access on both the North (Bay) and South (Ocean) side


8:00am: Breakfast at The Red Cottage

The Red Cottage has been popular with summer travelers and year-rounders alike since it opened in 1951, when it was strictly a seafood restaurant. Located in South Dennis, this is a great place to stop & grab an inexpensive, home cooked breakfast. This diner style atmosphere is about a ten minute drive to either the North or South Side beaches.


9:00am: A Day at Mayflower Beach

One of the more popular beaches on Cape Cod, if not in Massachusetts, Mayflower is famous for their long stretch of white sand, calm currents, & small pools created at low tide. There is a long boardwalk from the parking lot to the beach which is an underrated amenity, especially if you are carrying a large load from your car. Because of its popularity, we recommend getting here around 9am to guarantee a $20 parking spot ($25 on the weekends). They also have a snack bar if the urge for ice cream or something fried hits you.

Lunch: Lobster Rolls at Sesuit Harbor Cafe

About a five minute drive from Mayflower Beach in East Dennis is the Sesuit Harbor Cafe. What used to be a hidden gem off the beaten path, has become a foodie destination due in no small part to its Instagram-famous Lobster Roll! They offer very rustic & casual decor with picnic tables over looking Sesuit Harbor. When you drive up there will be a parking lot attendant waiting for you, tell them you are there for a lobster roll & they will let you right in.

2:00pm: Kayak or Paddle Board Along Bass River

Bass River, an estuary that acts as a natural town border between Yarmouth and Dennis, is a great area for outdoor activities like fishing, kayaking, and paddle boarding. Conveniently located right on Route 28 is Bass River Kayaks for all your boat & board rental needs. For less then $30 you can rent either a kayak or paddle board for 90 minutes to take you up and down the river with plenty of moments for the perfect Instagram shot along the way.

Dinner: Oyster Company Bar & Grill of Dennisport

This seafood restaurant is located in Dennis Port or Dennisport (depending on who you ask) which is the tourism hub of Dennis with many options for dining, activities, and lodging. It's not too hard to convince customers of The Oyster Company on how fresh their oysters are seeing that the owner, Greg Burns, also owns an oyster farm on Quivet Neck Creek in East Dennis. This is a favorite of summer travelers as well as locals, which says a lot.

9:00pm: Live Music at Cleat & Anchor


About an $8 Uber ride away is Cleat & Anchor, a popular night time hot spot with Live Entertainment and a patio that has outdoor seating and a few lawn games. Cleat & Anchor has a great beer selection is perfect for large groups. The line starts are 10:00 so it's recommended to get there around 9:30pm to avoid waiting outside. This is also a great area to bar hop as well with Chapin's and the Sand Dollar Bar and Grill directly across the street.

 

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