The Harwich Area:
Those with small children may not want to leave Bucks Pond (freshwater) but there are 16 salt water beaches on Nantucket Sound in Harwich, about 10 minutes from the house. The town boasts 2 golf courses, the Bike Trail, and beautiful harbors.
Within 1 mile is a movie theater and 2 large shopping areas with pharmacy, pizza, package store, Dunkin' Donuts, Chinese food, a great restaurant, video store, photo store and Super Stop & Shop - open 24 hours a day.
Aerial Maps: These pictures are from Google Earth and show the immediate neighborhood and the expanded view to show the path to Buck's Pond
Harwich Beaches
Harwich has 16 beautiful beaches on Nantucket Sound, plus four on freshwater ponds. Stickers are required for parking, and are available at Town Hall on Rt. 39, (508) 432-7638.
Residents get stickers for $5 a season. The cost for nonresidents, who must show proof of renting in Harwich, is $25 for a week, $40 for two weeks and $50 a season for temporary resident.
Autumn Activities on the Cape:
Fall is a fabulous time of year to visit Cape Cod. With its crimson-colored landscape, dramatic sunsets and weather tempered by an Indian summer, the mood following the busy summer season is relaxed but still offers much to experience! Locals and long-time visitors know the finest months on the Cape are October and November, when the regions natural beauty takes center stage and its historic museums, shops, lodging and fine restaurants remain open to accommodate fall visitors.
Harwich Cranberry Festival
Fall Fireworks
2006 Cape & Island Whale Trail
Fall Nature Trail Walks
Winter Activities on the Cape:
The original Nantucket 'Christmas Stroll' began more than 20 years ago. The tradition is alive and well in the Mid-Cape region. A well-timed orchestration of celebrations, band concerts, architectural appreciation and walking tours and shopping are a great way to get everyone in the mood for the holidays.
Christmas Stroll in Harwich
Chatham Christmas Stroll Weekend (generally around December 10 and 11th) tops all, beginning with the tree trimming and lighting ceremony in Sears Park at 4:30 p.m.
Night Walks on the Full Moon
Winter Bird Watching on Cape Cod
Discovering Truro
Seals at Coast Guard Beach
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute activities
Nantucket Winter Activities