While You’re Here

Things to do, places to eat, and a few things worth knowing.

Things We’ll Do

The Beach

Both the bay and the Atlantic are a few minutes away, and they're very different experiences. We'll show you both.

Fire Pit & Hot Tub

Evenings after dinner are typically around the fire pit, or in the hot tub under whatever sky we're given.

Provincetown

Galleries, shopping, people-watching, wandering Commercial Street. It never gets old.

Wellfleet

Art galleries, the famous oysters, a slower pace, and a town pier worth an afternoon.

Nature Trails

The Cape Cod National Seashore surrounds us with miles of walking through dunes, bluffs, and woods. Extraordinary and never crowded.

Kayaking

We have two kayaks at the house, always available. Cape Cod Bay is glorious for it.

Paddleboarding & Rentals

With a little advance notice we can arrange paddleboards and similar. Just mention it.

Truro Vineyards

A short drive for a wine tasting in a beautiful, unhurried setting. A good slow-afternoon stop.

Wellfleet Drive-In

One of the last remaining drive-in theatres in New England. Old-fashioned fun of the best kind.

The 1965 Mustang

And if the stars align and the top goes down, consider it a good omen. Not everyone gets that. Just saying.

Restaurants & Provisions

We eat well out here. Filter by area or browse everything.

Mac's Fish HouseProvincetown

Fresh-caught fish, excellent sushi, oysters at the outdoor bar, and a firepit. A house favorite.

The Lobster PotProvincetown

A Provincetown institution since 1979. Portuguese-inflected seafood, famous chowder, harbor views. Go.

Pepe's WharfProvincetown

A longtime harborfront classic with a lovely waterside perch and a relaxed, polished atmosphere.

The MewsProvincetown

A Provincetown stalwart — beautiful bar downstairs, refined dining room above.

Freeman'sProvincetown

Upscale without being stuffy, earning every bit of the praise. Book ahead.

Joon Bar & KitchenProvincetown

A cozy, stylish spot with a tight menu and serious wine program. The duck sliders are not to be missed.

Helltown KitchenProvincetown

Lively, creative, and reliably good. Great for something a bit more casual and fun.

Victor'sProvincetown

Small, intimate, and beloved. The kind of place that feels like a find even when everyone already knows about it.

Pennie's LiquorsProvincetown · Potent Potables

Your liquor store in Provincetown.

Mac's ShackWellfleet

Don't let the name fool you: cloth napkins, excellent sushi, fresh oysters, craft cocktails.

Order at the window. Find a picnic table. Watch the sunset with a lobster roll. There is nothing better.

New American in a beautiful 1805 mansion with a patio. Wellfleet's most elegant option.

Yes, there's a bookstore attached. Funky, beloved, and very Wellfleet — with a bar downstairs worth descending into.

Flying FishWellfleet

A Wellfleet institution, good for a casual lunch or dinner. A local favorite for years.

Wellfleet MarketplaceWellfleet · Markets

Good stop for groceries and provisions in town.

Hatch's Fish MarketWellfleet · Markets

Fresh local catch, clams, and shellfish. The real thing.

Wellfleet Spirits ShoppeWellfleet · Potent Potables

Your liquor store in Wellfleet.

Pizza, salads, sandwiches, ice cream — and the best coffee and pastries in the area. Right on Route 6.

Box LunchTruro

Sandwiches. Right across from the house — a reliable lunch stop.

Cape Tip SeafoodTruro · Markets

Buy something wonderful and we'll grill it. Right across from the house.

Fuller's Package StoreTruro · Potent Potables

Your liquor store. We call them package stores in New England. Right across from the house.

Pamet Valley Package StoreTruro · Potent Potables

Another solid Truro option for provisions.

Hillside Farm StandTruro · Markets

Fresh local produce right across from the house.

Salty MarketTruro · Markets

A short drive up in North Truro for groceries and provisions. Worth the trip.

Truro General StoreTruro · Markets

A short drive for basics.

A solid dinner option we've enjoyed.

American fare with a Caribbean accent — generous portions and a reliably good time.

Cape to Cape Espresso BarWellfleet · Coffee

Specialty espresso, smoothies, pastries, quiet outdoor seating. The honey blueberry matcha is worth the detour.

Joe CoffeeProvincetown · Coffee

The best coffee in Provincetown, full stop. Locally owned, serious about espresso, lovely patio on Commercial Street.

Stylish and unhurried, great lattes and a vibe to match.

Good Notes

Ticks

The deer tick is small, determined, and not invited. Do a once-over after any time in tall grass or wooded trails. Consider tucking socks into pants on trail walks. We keep a tick kit at the house.

Sharks

Real on the ocean side, where seals congregate. The Sharktivity app tracks tagged great whites in real time and is genuinely useful. The bay side is calmer and shark activity is minimal.

Beach Parking

National Seashore lots have their own logic — we’ll help navigate. Just don’t show up at Herring Cove on a Saturday in August expecting a smooth experience without a plan.

Pets

The surrounding woods are deeply wild — deer, fox, coyote, the occasional fisher cat — and the rural character of Truro makes it hard on four-legged visitors. We love your animals. We also love them safe and happy. The doggy spa might be their best summer yet.

For Runners & Walkers

The Cape Cod Rail Trail is paved, flat, and well-maintained — ideal for either pace. The National Seashore trails offer something wilder. And an early morning loop through the Pamet River valley is one of the better ways to start a day anywhere.

Worth Knowing

  • Highland Light in North Truro — one of the oldest lighthouses in the country. Tours are excellent. Book ahead.
  • The hydrangeas — a drive toward Chatham in late July or August is stunning.
  • Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary — beautiful spot for birding and walking.
  • Pilgrim Monument in Provincetown — worth climbing once. The whole town spreads out below you.