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what to do on outer cape cod

1. Wellfleet Kettle Ponds

Gross Hill Rd, Wellfleet, MA
Lake · No tips or reviews

jake f.jake furst: the network of freshwater kettle ponds throughout Wellfleet's protected National Seashore are truly incredible. each one is more picturesque than the last. text me for directions to my favorite.

First Encounter Beach is one of what to do on outer cape cod.

2. First Encounter Beach

9.1
Eastham, MA
Beach · 11 tips and reviews

jake f.jake furst: for a true cape experience, come at dead low tide, and park all the way at the end by the river. where the port-o-pot is, walk straight out into the flats and visit the oystermen working their grants.

First Encounter Beach is one of what to do on outer cape cod.

3. First Encounter Beach

9.1
Eastham, MA
Beach · 11 tips and reviews

jake f.jake furst: First Encounter is the location of the first encounter between Pilgrims and Indians. They landed in Eastham after Provincetown and before settling in Plymouth.

Nauset Fish & Lobster Pool is one of what to do on outer cape cod.

4. Nauset Fish & Lobster Pool

7.6
38 Rt 6A, Orleans, MA
Fish Market · 7 tips and reviews

jake f.jake furst: You haven't really eaten an oyster til you buy one here that came out of Wellfleet Harbor that morning and you shuck it for your damn self (they sell oyster knives too). Freshest seafood market around

5. Phoenix Fruit

Orleans, MA
Grocery Store · 2 tips and reviews

jake f.jake furst: unquestionably the _best_ place for produce and fruit on the cape. they only sell amazingly high quality stuff.

Wellfleet Drive-in and Cinemas is one of what to do on outer cape cod.

6. Wellfleet Drive-in and Cinemas

8.6
51 State Hwy Rte 6, Wellfleet, MA
Movie Theater · 23 tips and reviews

jake f.jake furst: come early for the drive-in and get a good parking spot, then play a round of mini golf and slug back some beers while waiting for showtime. turn your dial to FM 89.3 and step back into 1971.

7. Orleans Farmers Market

7.8
Orleans, MA
Farmers Market · 7 tips and reviews

jake f.jake furst: a great local farmer's market. be sure to get there early for the full selection. find farmer tim for awesome produce, and the burrata lady. that burrata could have my babies.

8. Mac's Seafood Wellfleet Pier

7.7
265 Commercial St, Wellfleet, MA
Seafood Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews

Craig S.Craig Stolz: Try the lobster roll. Scrumptious.

The Beachcomber is one of what to do on outer cape cod.

9. The Beachcomber

7.9
1120 Cahoon Hollow Rd (Ocean View Dr.), Wellfleet, MA
Seafood Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews

MtoMMtoM: The freshest oysters in the world, on the most idyllic beach you can find on the outer cape... If you can find parking.

10. The Wicked Oyster

8.1
50 Main St, Wellfleet, MA
Seafood Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews

jake f.jake furst: a loverly cape restaurant. great for brunch (rancheros!), or for oysters and a martini. a good scene abides.

11. Abba

89 Old Colony Way, Orleans, MA
Mediterranean Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

jake f.jake furst: a fantastic Mediterranean-inspired restaurant you would never expect to find in Orleans, MA.

12. Cape Cod Rail Trail

7.7
Cape Cod Rail Trail, Eastham, MA
Hiking Trail · 3 tips and reviews

jake f.jake furst: fantastic paved bike trail laid over the old railroad tracks.

Sundae School Ice Cream Parlor is one of what to do on outer cape cod.

13. Sundae School Ice Cream Parlor

8.7
210 Main St, East Orleans, MA
Ice Cream Parlor · 21 tips and reviews

Leah A.Leah Alani: Get the peppermint ice cream if they have it!

14. Bubala's by the Bay

6.7
183 Commercial St (Court St.), Provincetown, MA
American Restaurant · 56 tips and reviews

Clare V.Clare Valdivieso: After a long day of playing tourist, the Jamaican jerk sandwich, chicken fajita wrap and lobster salad were fabulous! Recommended by the locals and a great spot on the water too!

Finbar's Landing is one of what to do on outer cape cod.

15. Finbar's Landing

51 Old State Highway, Orleans, MA
American Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

jake f.jake furst: excellent fish tacos and sweet potato fries

16. Christmas Tree Shops

10 S Orleans Rd, Orleans, MA
Gift Store · 7 tips and reviews

jake f.jake furst: best spot in the world for cheap, random-ass trinkets and thcotchkes you never thought you needed but can't live without.

Land Ho is one of what to do on outer cape cod.

17. Land Ho

7.8
38 Main St (at Cove Rd), Orleans, MA
American Restaurant · 50 tips and reviews

jake f.jake furst: a nice local watering hole for a draft, fried clams and a ballgame.

18. Joe's Beach Road Bar & Grille at The Barley Neck Inn

7.1
PO Box 486, Orleans, MA
American Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

jake f.jake furst: a perfectly good restaurant. that's the best i'll say, but it's enough.

19. Stop & Shop

7.4
24 Route 6A, Orleans, MA
Supermarket · 9 tips and reviews

jake f.jake furst: if you forgot any beach gear or apparel, they got you covered.

Nauset Beach is one of what to do on outer cape cod.

20. Nauset Beach

9.1
Beach Rd, Orleans, MA
Beach · 32 tips and reviews

David H.David Hunter: Bring your boogie boards to ride the waves. Check surf conditions beforehand if you're really serious about the big waves.

21. Coast Guard Beach

9.4
Ocean View Dr, Eastham, MA
Beach · 5 tips and reviews
Nauset Light Beach is one of what to do on outer cape cod.

22. Nauset Light Beach

8.8
Ocean View Dr, Eastham, MA
Beach · 17 tips and reviews

23. The Penney Patch

8.0
279 Commercial St, Provincetown, MA
Candy Store · 3 tips and reviews

jake f.jake furst: a must stop on your walk thru town. load up on taffy, root beer barrels and pop rocks!

Rice/Polak Gallery is one of what to do on outer cape cod.

24. Rice/Polak Gallery

430 Commercial St (Kiley Court), Provincetown, MA
Retail · 1 tip

25. Orleans Bowling Center

7.5
191 Rt 6A, Orleans, MA
Bowling Alley · 10 tips and reviews

jake f.jake furst: if you unfortunately catch a rainy day, head to the beach anyway! if that's not your bag, come do some candlepin bowling with everyone else on the peninsula.

Preservation Hall is one of what to do on outer cape cod.

26. Preservation Hall

Near 3055-3099 W U.S. 6, Wellfleet, MA
Theater · No tips or reviews

27. The Cove On The Waterfront Motel

11 S Orleans Rd, Orleans, MA
Motel · 3 tips and reviews

jake f.jake furst: looking for a place to stay on the cape that isn't too expensive, this is your bet. well-appointed and right on the water.

Eldredge Park is one of what to do on outer cape cod.

28. Eldredge Park

7.7
Orleans, MA
Baseball Field · 2 tips and reviews

Greg L.Greg Lawrence: Cheer on the Orleans Firebirds! Make sure you bring a lawn chair to sit in

Marconi Beach is one of what to do on outer cape cod.

29. Marconi Beach

8.5
Wellfleet, MA
Beach · 18 tips and reviews

jake f.jake furst: nice ocean beach, and the location of the first successful transatlantic wireless communication in the world (in 1903)...a message from Teddy Roosevelt to King Edward VII.

PB Boulangerie Bistro is one of what to do on outer cape cod.

30. PB Boulangerie Bistro

8.2
Lecount Hollow Beach Rd (Rt 6), South Wellfleet, MA
French Restaurant · 74 tips and reviews

Rachel O.Rachel O: Amazing food and baked goods. Lovely people run the place. The owners are terrific guys. A must if you can get in! At least get some baked goods if you can't get a seat.

Arnold's Lobster & Clam Bar is one of what to do on outer cape cod.

31. Arnold's Lobster & Clam Bar

8.0
3580 State Hwy, Eastham, MA
Seafood Restaurant · 100 tips and reviews

Angie B.Angie B.: The best onion rings, awesome fried shrimp. Get there a few mins before they open or else be stuck in a long line that forms quickly

32. Hopkins House

7.5
2727 Main St, Brewster, MA
Bakery · 6 tips and reviews

jake f.jake furst: Bakery only open Thurs - Sun and get there early, but it's worth it for the muffins. Peach, Blueberry and Dirt Bomb are all aweseomsauce.

33. Guapo's Tortilla Shack

136 Massachusetts 6A (Staples Plaza), Orleans, MA
Mexican Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews

Veronica H.Veronica H: 2 fish tacos and an IPA with a side of Mexican street corn to share. You'll be happy you did

34. Cottage Street Bakery

7.9
5 Cottage St, Orleans, MA
Bakery · 14 tips and reviews

Eric F.Eric Fleming: Dirt bombs are it. After your heart attack, stick to the healthier cranberry almond poppyseed muffins. Great local Beanstock coffee always on tap.

PB Boulangerie Bistro is one of what to do on outer cape cod.

35. PB Boulangerie Bistro

8.2
Lecount Hollow Beach Rd (Rt 6), South Wellfleet, MA
French Restaurant · 74 tips and reviews

jake f.jake furst: yes of course the baked goods, but dinner service is the best on the Cape. top notch French preparation of local Cape ingredients. Chef Philippe and his staff are the best and prices are fair. do it.

36. Friendly Fisherman

7.7
4580 US Route 6, North Eastham, MA
Seafood Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

Kate F.Kate Furst: Amazing lobster rolls. Comes with a side of delicious fries. Chowder is pretty great also.

Brewster Fish House is one of what to do on outer cape cod.

37. Brewster Fish House

8.1
2208 Main Street, Brewster, MA
Seafood Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

Veronica H.Veronica H: Bone marrow with uni was so fresh. The uni was super fresh. Also the lobster bisque is packed w meaty claw meat. And get the escabeche with shrimp, octopus, artichokes, and spring peas!