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Town in Massachusetts, United States
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Dennis is in Massachusetts on Cape Cod. It includes the villages of Dennis Port, East Dennis, South Dennis, and West Dennis. Dennis bills itself as the "Cultural Center of Cape Cod", and perhaps rightly so. It boasts the Cape Cod Museum of Art, the Cape Playhouse, and some really excellent art and craft galleries.
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Fine, unusual pottery by various artists, including an outdoor display. Sometimes you can watch them work.
One of the most beautiful beaches in Dennis. Best at low tide, when vast sandbars stretch for miles and the ocean recedes several hundred yards. Can get very crowded during tourist season: neighboring Chapin Beach is usually less crowded, but slightly rockier.
Preserves and displays the art of Cape Cod artists.
America's oldest professional summer theatre.
Free parking. This 22-mile bike trail follows an old railroad bed through several towns. Check their website or call them to check for closures. (The map pointer is at the end of the trail with the parks service office.).
Two public courses year round.
Top notch dining overlooking Nantucket Sound. Rated excellent by Zagat.
Nice casual place right across from the theatre.
"Beach casual" featuring outdoor raw bar.
Great oceanside location, some imaginative dinners. Lousy, small wine glasses. $19-28.
One of the most popular ice cream shops in Dennis. A favorite of locals and tourists alike. Has a player piano and a neighboring candy shop.
Very affordable local seafood restaurant, known for its excellent fried seafood. Regularly recognized by Cape Cod Life magazine and various surveys.
A family-friendly Italian restaurant focused on serving fresh, simple, delicious Italian food in a comfortable, home-like setting where everyone is welcomed as family and friends.
at the Lighthouse Inn
W-Sa features Rock King, who has been a 38-year fixture here.
On Bass River. Young crowd. Rock music in summer. Reggae on summer Sundays.
Where the locals hang out.
Small micro-brewery offering tastings, growler fills, and crowlers. This is a brewery, opened in 2015, is a barebones warehouse tasting room in an industrial area. There are quite a range of styles, from ESB to double IPA.
Bluegreen Vacations The Breakers Resort, an Ascend Resort
Oceanfront. No smoking, no pets.
Set back on a hill along historic Route 6A, 2&3 room suites and outdoor pool. Refrigerators, phone, cable, and A/C.
Glass-enclosed pool, outdoor pool, sauna & jacuzzi. Motel rooms, kitchenettes, & cottages. Five minute walk to beach. No pets.
Open seasonally, mid-April to mid-October. Private beach, indoor heated pool with game rooms, 2 outdoor pools, 2 outdoor whirlpools. Most units have 2 queen beds with kitchenettes.
No pets. Smoking outside only.
Year round. Family owned and operated. Rooms, some efficiencies. Pool. Pet policy: up to two dogs, no cats.
Open mid-May to mid-October. Accommodations include cottages, carriage house, and a lodge. Amenities include pool, private bath, air conditioning, refrigerators, in-room safe, television, data-port, and hairdryers. Located near beaches, golf courses, hiking/biking trails, and shopping. No pets.
The Old Landing Motel
Lifeguarded beach behind the motel.
$80-130 in season.
Beachfront.
310 sites. Open mid-May to end of October. "Friendly pets are allowed. Rabies documentation must be provided.".
Public transportation is non-existent in Dennis, so you will want a car to get around. While the shoulders are narrow on many of the roads, bicycles are also a great way to get around in Dennis.
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