I all the time love purchasing – whether or not I’m on trip, or at dwelling. I particularly take pleasure in discovering distinctive retailers that supply enjoyable presents and issues that may’t be discovered in every single place. My favourite trip finds are often dwelling decor, and presents, and vintage retailers that may additionally provide clothes, furnishings, superb artwork, and extra.
Cape Cod affords some implausible purchasing, together with some retailers which might be open year-round and others which might be open seasonally. In case you are visiting for a trip within the offseason, it’s a good suggestion to take a look at working hours and dates. Even shops which might be open within the offseason often have lowered hours, which they usually listing on their social media pages.
No matter the place you keep on the Cape, it might be definitely worth the quick drive to take a look at the purchasing at these retailers, principal avenue areas, and plazas.
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Cuffy’s
In case you are in search of Cape Cod-themed attire and residential decor, Cuffy’s is the proper place to start out. There was once 4 places, however two stay – in West Dennis in mid cape and Provincetown within the outer cape. The West Dennis location has simply added on a 14,000-square-foot enlargement that may be a massive Cape Cod purchasing vacation spot.
Go to early or late within the day as a result of it will probably usually be very busy, particularly in the summertime months. It was all the time a well-liked spot however the enlargement makes it much more interesting. It does shut earlier within the evenings than I’d anticipate, so verify their hours earlier than going.
I like purchasing at Cuffy’s as a result of there may be such an enormous number of sweatshirts, t-shirts, jackets, and extra. The whole lot within reason priced, and so they have some nice gross sales within the low season. I additionally love their large Cape Cod-themed espresso mugs which might be an ideal memento out of your trip.
Industrial Avenue Provincetown
Industrial Avenue in Provincetown shouldn’t be solely a enjoyable place to go to, nevertheless it additionally affords plenty of nice small retailers inside a brief stroll. This waterfront avenue affords artwork galleries, theaters, ice cream retailers, sweet shops, and reward retailers. It’s one of the crucial walkable cities within the state.
Outlets in Provincetown embody small chain shops just like the Black Canine, Kiehl’s, Sea Luggage, and Ben and Jerry’s, together with quaint unbiased retailers and eating places. There are some enjoyable sweet retailers that children will love.
It might probably take some time to get to Provincetown within the peak season as a result of it’s fairly far, and site visitors might be heavy. It’s greatest to depart earlier within the day if touring to Provincetown for a day journey.
Predominant Avenue Hyannis
Hyannis, technically a village within the city of Barnstable, is likely one of the bigger cities on Cape Cod. Ocean Avenue Hyannis is a bustling space in the summertime as a result of it’s the place you’ll be able to catch ferries to the islands (Martha’s Winery and Nantucket). Only a block from Ocean Avenue is Predominant Avenue, providing eating places and retailers.
Whereas many of the retailers on Predominant Avenue are unbiased retailers, there are just a few small native chains (together with Tender as a Grape). There’s loads of on-street and paid lot parking within the space after which you’ll be able to stroll round the entire space.
Predominant Avenue Falmouth
One other widespread, well-known city in Cape Cod is Falmouth. The downtown space of Falmouth, alongside Predominant Avenue, affords eating places, retailers, and cafes. Choices embody unbiased retailers like Celebrations of Cape Cod, the Guilded Oyster, and the Blast from the Previous reward store.
There are additionally some native chains, like Tender as a Grape, the Black Canine, and Cupcake Charlies. There are additionally a number of nice eating places while you want a break from purchasing. Like Hyannis, parking in Falmouth is on the market as on-street parking or paid tons.
Predominant Avenue Chatham
Considered one of my favourite purchasing areas in Massachusetts is Predominant Avenue within the small city of Chatham. This upscale city has plenty of enjoyable issues to do, and it’s all the time nice to do some searching for a short while.
The Predominant Avenue space of Chatham within the heart of city has artwork galleries, eating places, reward retailers, and extra. A few of these numerous retailers embody chain shops like Lily Pulitzer, the Black Canine, and Fatface.
However don’t miss the distinctive retailers, like Geese within the Window, which is the world’s largest retail rubber duck store in addition to the Chatham Sweet Manor. There’s additionally a small movie show.
Chain Purchasing
I wouldn’t essentially suggest purchasing at chain retailers that yow will discover at dwelling. However every now and then, you might want to go to one to get one thing that you just’ve left at dwelling with out paying a excessive worth.
The most important assortment of chain retailers is at two giant purchasing areas on Cape Cod: the Cape Cod Mall and Mashpee Commons.
The Cape Cod Mall affords dozens of outlets and eating places together with Goal, Barnes and Noble, Sephora, Macy’s, Marshalls, Newbury Comics, Sport Cease, and extra. There are additionally bigger chain retailers within the space, together with Residence Depot, Kohl’s, and Michaels.
Mashpee Commons, positioned in Mashpee, has a pleasant mixture of small native retailers, and chain shops. Native retailers embody the Market Avenue Bookshop, Purple Balloon Toy Store, and Wampanoag Buying and selling Put up and Gallery. White Home Black Market, William Sonoma, Winery Vines, Talbots, LL Bean, and Talbots are a few of the chain shops within the complicated.
Artist Cottages
There are some implausible native artists on Cape Cod. You possibly can see their handiwork on show on the artist cottages/shanties which might be open seasonally.
There are two cities on the Cape providing them – Orleans and Hyannis. The varied artists staffing the cottages can change all through the season, so if you’re there for multiple week you might need to return to see some new merchandise.
In Orleans, the artist cottages are positioned in Orleans Market Sq. between Rt. 6A and Outdated Colony Manner, whereas the artist shanties in Hyannis are positioned at Bismore Park and the Harbor Overlook.
All through the season, there are a number of festivals and farmers’ markets providing cubicles from native artists, meals, reside music, and extra. One competition that we’ve loved attending is the Harwich Cranberry Arts and Music Pageant held within the late summer time.
Different Outlets on Cape Cod
There are a number of different implausible, unbiased retailers all through the area. Whereas these aren’t particularly positioned within the Predominant Avenue areas listed above, they’re definitely worth the journey.
T Jazelle: affords trendy informal made-in-the-USA bracelets in a wide range of kinds and colours. They’re nice presents and/or souvenirs. Whereas these are supplied in plenty of totally different reward retailers, this native store is their headquarters.
Eden Hand Arts: The house of the unique Cape Cod Screwball® bracelet has a retail location in Dennis. It’s the one place to buy these genuine items, and also you’ll want a timed ticket to enter to buy. It’s open seasonally. Go to their web site for all the particulars and to order your ticket.
Bass River Mercantile: I really like this old school normal retailer in South Yarmouth. It’s open year-round and affords works from unbiased native artisans, in addition to presents, and even their very own root beer. The Bass River Mercantile is a good place to purchase some distinctive presents.
Salt and Stripes: This small reward store in Sandwich sells its personal line of attire that’s distinctly coastal. There are just a few different retailers and eating places inside strolling distance.
Cape Shark: This native store affords t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and extra with the favored brand – a mix of shark and the define of Cape Cod. It has not too long ago moved to Predominant Avenue.
Vintage Outlets
Thinking about antiquing throughout your Cape Cod trip? There are many vintage shops within the area, together with these widespread shops:
Maps of Antiquity: Positioned in Chatham, providing vintage maps and charts
Antiques Heart of Cape Cod: This Dennis vintage store has a number of ranges/buildings.
Wisteria Antiques: Positioned in Brewster, this vintage store makes a speciality of porcelain.
Wayne’s Antiques: Additionally positioned in Brewster, this store is full of treasures.
Merely Classic of Cape Cod: This little store in Yarmouth Port additionally affords restored furnishings and new dwelling items.
Antiques Heart of Yarmouth: A conveniently positioned co-op providing dozens of distributors.
Dennisport Predominant Avenue Antiques Heart: An vintage heart open year-round.
The place to Keep on Cape Cod
When visiting Cape Cod, you’ll have your alternative of lodging – from chain motels, roadside motels, household trip leases, resorts, and small inns. Listed below are just a few of the preferred household resorts in Cape Cod.
It’s also possible to discover lodging and lodge choices on the map under (affiliate hyperlinks).
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