welcome to our travel guide mini series showcasing some of the best places to visit on cape cod
in this video we are exploring the beautiful town of dennis which is centrally located in the mid
cape region dating back to 1793 and with five distinct villages to explore dennis is full of
adventures waiting to be discovered dennis has several spectacular beaches along cape cod bay
at low tide the water recedes incredibly far leaving behind lots to explore in the tide pools
we loved mayflower beach for walks and for exploring mayflower beach is a relaxing spot
to spend the day jay even caught a snow flurry here our other favorite spot is
corporation beach this crescent-shaped beach has calm waters and lots of pebbles to find
the views are spectacular and the huge low tide flats are perfect for little explorers
the town of dennis is a cultural hub of the cape since 1927 the cape playhouse has been
delighting audiences as the longest-running professional summer theater in the country next
door the cape cinema is a locally owned art house which shows films and hosts concerts and events
also on the grounds is the cape cod museum of art we explore their peaceful sculpture garden fish
pond and gorgeous gift shop which showcases handmade items from dozens of local artists
we had heard and read rave reviews about scargo cafe
which has been serving up delicious fare since 1987.
we booked one of their unique covid friendly outdoor dining
greenhouses for dinner our kids were so excited to dine in a tent
actually we all were the menu offers excellent variety and our dinners were amazing
finish your meal with their famous new england grape nut custard
and here's a hint you can find their famous grape nut custard recipe on their website
if you're looking for a quiet spot that's a bit tucked away head to princess beach at scargo lake
this tiny beach is so peaceful and secluded we loved it and our kids really enjoyed the
swings too take a few extra minutes to visit nearby scargo tower a 30-foot cobblestone
tower built in 1901 if it's open the views from the top stretch from plymouth to provincetown
also nearby is scargo pottery which has a lovely display of items crafted by local artists
our family was fortunate to be invited out to an oyster farm at low tide to take a peek
at how these delicacies are raised john and stephanie lowell of east dennis oyster farm
hosted us on the title flats off quivet neck and explained how they raise oysters from seeds and
harvest them for market their process truly is incredible and jay and i even got to taste one
switching gears to sweet treats we found our favorite ice cream at ice cream smuggler since
1979 they've been churning out homemade small batch ice cream daily in their shop in east dennis
co-owner carter catalano invited us in to see her staff in action
and measure our height against their popular ice cream measuring stick it's
no wonder they've been recognized by the food network for their hot fudge sundae
for a fun and unique shopping experience the advice of locals led us to capabilities farm
part of the larger capabilities non-profit which provides jobs
homes and services to people with disabilities the farm provides employment and training
opportunities as well as a wonderful place to visit the farm offers local and organic foods
gifts art and a colorful nursery we even happened upon the easter bunny during our visit
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now let's head south to dennis port we loved dennis port for its beaches and
quiet neighborhoods as you meander down main street see if you can find the dennis mural
for a fun family photo nearby you can also rent kayaks and take to the water
dennis port has awesome beaches including west dennis beach which stretches for over a mile and
has plenty of parking it's the perfect place for long walks here you'll find the lighthouse inn
dating back to 1938 this inn offers cape style guest houses and cottages right on the shore
dennis port also has several beautiful smaller beaches as you move east along the sound
walking distance to our house was sea street beach with small rock jetties a
lifeguard tower and gentle waves this became our family's go-to beach spot
ready for a caffeine kick our favorite coffee shop in dennis is three fins coffee roasters roasting
small batches of top graded specialty coffee their handcrafted drinks are simply incredible
co-owner catherine bieri sources their coffee beans intentionally and sustainably
focusing on fair trade small lot coffees
their shop has an airy welcoming atmosphere and their pastries are the perfect complement
to their coffee their coffee beans are available throughout the cape in various markets and online
if you're looking for a homemade sweet treat follow us to stage stop candy located in a
charming historic house in dennis port stage stop has been making exceptional chocolate and
candy confections since 1982 co-owner mandy fidel explained that since 2009 they've been operating
100 percent on solar power lovingly made by hand on site the astonishing variety of these special
goodies is worth a visit just ask our kids they're the ones holding the chocolate peeps
if your family loves to bike run walk or scooter you've got to check out the cape cod rail trail
this 25 mile paved trail runs through seven
towns from yarmouth to wellfleet and offers a variety of scenery perfect for nature lovers
the trail also passes through nickerson state park and the cape cod national seashore
we put a lot of time energy and heart into making this dentist video and we sincerely
thank all of the businesses and the community who welcomed us and enhanced our visit
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miniseries the cape has so much to explore we wish you safe travels until next time