Hotels in Harwich

Forget the postcard version of Cape Cod – this is where locals actually vacation. Wander past sea captains' homes that have weathered centuries of nor'easters with dignified grace. The three bustling harbors in Harwich Port offer chances to sail Nantucket Sound waters where whales occasionally upstage the sunset cruises. Red River Beach provides perfect sandcastle real estate without the crowds of more famous shores. Cape Cod Lavender Farm offers fragrant fields that somehow thrive in sandy soil. After biking the Rail Trail, reward yourself with lobster rolls at roadside shacks where fishermen's catches arrived hours earlier. In summer, the population triples as seasonal residents return to cottages passed through generations, bringing their secret beach shortcuts with them.