2023 Cape Cod Travel Guide - Magazine - Page 65
Cultural Trails
MARISSA ZINGG
Lovers of history and culture have a plethora of things to
see and do all along Cape Cod. At one end of the Cape,
Provincetown’s Pilgrim Monument commemorates the
first landing place of the Pilgrims, while the Aquinnah
Cultural Center on Martha’s Vineyard and the Mashpee
Wampanoag Museum honor the region’s first citizens.
The Cape Cod Museum Trail (capecodmuseumtrail.com)
makes navigating the area’s museums easy, offering
a guide to cultural venues from maritime to children’s
museums, military to whaling museums and everything
in between. Looking for a historic home, a deep dive into
shipwreck rescue, or the Cape’s latest contemporary art?
Check their listings.
Toothsome
Trails
Gourmands will have a ball exploring
Cape Cod, which offers myriad ways
to tantalize the taste buds and tempt
the palate. There’s no sweeter way to
explore than with a visit to the Cape’s
numerous independent chocolatiers.
At Hot Chocolate Sparrow in Orleans,
try hand-dipped chocolates made
in-house, plus indulgent desserts and
coffee drinks from early morning until
GRETA GEORGIEVA
late night. Cape Cod Chocolatier
in Centerville is a 40-year love story
between owners Rob and Carol Cronin,
selling a wide range of hand-crafted
chocolates. Kandy Korner in Hyannis
is your quintessential Cape Cod candy
shop; located in a brightly painted
house, the store showcases homemade
Hydrangea Trails
You’ll never regret taking the scenic route on Cape Cod, and
the dozens of private gardens featured during the annual
Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival (capecodhydrangeafest.
com) are a gorgeous reason to step off the beaten path.
The ten-day event (July 7-16, 2023) kicks off with a burst of
blooms, workshops and fun befitting the Cape’s signature
flower - whether you simply want to take in the splendor at
the garden tours, create a spectacular centerpiece, or learn
how to (finally!) change those deep blues to rosy pink.
capecodchamber.org
turtles, caramels, truffles and saltwater
taffy. Now in its third generation of
family ownership, Chatham Candy
Manor hand makes every chocolate
to exacting standards, and their
homemade fudge is the perfect
keepsake of your Cape Cod vacation.
In Dennis Port, Stage Shop Candy has
been sweetening the lives of locals and
visitors alike since 1982 with its specialty
chocolates and confections using
family recipes.
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