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Country Day is an Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard shop — photographed and verified in person by Cape Cod Certified on our August 2026 island visit.
Days Market & Deli is the Beach Point stop on Shore Road in North Truro — "a little of this, a little of that," as their own motto puts it. A specialty grocery and deli turning out freshly prepared food, it's the kind of small market a beach day on the bay side gets built around.
Down Home Farm's stand is a small wooden shed hung with colorful flags at the end of Truro Center Road, just before Route 6. Bins of greens, herbs and vegetables and buckets of cut flowers fill the tables, with prices on a hand-written board. The farmers grow right in the garden next to the stand. It's a quick stop for dinner greens or a bunch of flowers on the way through Truro Center.
Dune is an independent menswear shop on Winter Street in Edgartown, marked by a navy "Dune / Man" sign that hangs over the brick sidewalk under green awnings. The shop describes itself as "a men's focused shop, specializing in contemporary and heritage apparel, footwear and accessories curated for your island getaway." A Vineyard Gazette profile describes linen shirts, fine-knit polos, swim trunks, jackets and dress shoes: one place to dress for anything from the beach to a summer wedding. You can also shop the collection online.
A Falmouth Main Street institution and your neighborhood Ace Hardware, Eastman's Home and Hardware stocks the tools, grills, lawn-and-garden gear, paint, and home-improvement essentials Cape Cod homeowners reach for season after season. Locally owned and operated with a 4.7-star reputation, this Falmouth hardware store backs every project with the kind of hands-on, know-your-neighbor advice the big boxes can't match. Helpful, dependable, and rooted in the community.
Eight Cousins is an acclaimed independent bookstore on Falmouth's Main Street that's been a community anchor since 1986. Despite its roots as a children's bookstore, it now carries a strong selection for all ages alongside gifts and literary novelties. The knowledgeable staff and thoughtfully curated shelves make it a destination worth seeking out.
Family-owned in Mashpee's Central Square since 1984, this trusted jeweler keeps a Master Bench Jeweler and Master Diamond Setter on hand to breathe new life into heirloom diamonds and gemstones or craft something entirely your own. Browse sterling silver and 14kt gold pieces, custom engagement rings, and expert gold and platinum refurbishing, with watch batteries and hand and machine engraving done on-site. Walk-ins welcome for personal, master-crafted custom jewelry in Mashpee.
Erica Wilson is an Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard shop — photographed and verified in person by Cape Cod Certified on our August 2026 island visit.
A gift shop like no other, Eugene Henry's Gastronomical Delights in Falmouth is a curated collection of curious confections, concoctions, comestibles, and gifts to delight all. Browse shelves of nostalgic retro candy, vintage-style sweets, novelty beverage mixes, and distinctive non-alcoholic sodas, plus playfully chosen gourmet treats and giftable finds. Whimsical, alliterative, and one-of-a-kind, this Falmouth candy and gift destination turns browsing into a sweet adventure.
Faherty is an Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard shop — photographed and verified in person by Cape Cod Certified on our August 2026 island visit.
Firehouse Flowers & Event Design is a woman-owned florist in an old red-brick firehouse on South Street in Plymouth. A purple door with black metal sunflowers marks the entrance, and inside a 'Firehouse Flowers' cooler is packed with fresh stems in front of reclaimed-barnwood walls and a painting of the firehouse in bloom. They make arrangements, wrapped bouquets, roses and tablescapes, design for weddings and events, and offer flower subscriptions and same-day local delivery.
Three generations and nearly four decades of handmade candy stand behind the counter at Ghelfi's Candies in Mashpee Commons. The chocolate turtles and local sea salt caramels are top sellers, alongside almond buttercrunch, chocolate-walnut and penuche fudge, barks, nonpareils, cherry cordials, peanut brittle, and salt water taffy. A genuine Cape Cod chocolate shop crafting creams, clusters, and ice cream by hand, Ghelfi's also assembles wedding favors, corporate gifts, and shippable chocolate boxes nationwide.
Chatham's home for Life is Good — optimist-inspired tees, hats, drinkware, and gifts. Goodies is a locally-owned authorized retailer on Main Street carrying the full Life is Good collection, bright and welcoming for every season.
Green Eyed Daisy is a mother-daughter-owned boutique on Falmouth's Main Street with a strong commitment to sustainability. The shop curates eco-conscious clothing, accessories, and gifts — the kind of carefully chosen collection you don't find at chain stores. Open since 2006, it's a Falmouth shopping staple.
Growing in Health is a Mashpee CBD dispensary built around education, not upselling, with certifying physicians, nurses and Patient Care Liaisons guiding personalized consultations. The shelves hold organically U.S.-grown, third-party lab-tested tinctures, edibles, topicals and pet products, all geared toward chronic-condition relief and informed, alternative-wellness choices. Shop the Mashpee storefront or order online for Massachusetts-wide delivery, with free shipping over $150. Knowledgeable, patient-centered CBD care for the Cape.
Hey Sailor is a women's apparel boutique at Mashpee Commons with a breezy, vintage nautical aesthetic that captures the spirit of Cape Cod living. The shop carries carefully curated clothing, footwear, and accessories in classic maritime palettes — navy, red, white, and stripes — alongside a selection of coastal home décor. It's a local, woman-owned favorite for outfitting yourself in effortless Cape Cod style.
Downtown Plymouth's first Pokemon TCG home, JBirds Cards & Co. on Court Street stocks sealed product and singles across English, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese print runs, plus Magic The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, plushies, and every binder, sleeve, and toploader a collector needs. Born from heart and run like family, JBirds keeps prices fair so everyday collectors never get scalped. Whether you chase rare cards or your first Elite Trainer Box, this Plymouth shop is your haven.
Steps from Plymouth Rock and the Mayflower II at 74 Water Street, the family-owned John Alden Gift Shop has welcomed travelers for over a century. This Plymouth landmark overflows with souvenirs, t-shirts and hats, fudge, saltwater taffy and local cranberry treats, plus a legendary wall of magnets, shot glasses and even hermit crabs. For genuine Plymouth gifts and waterfront-district keepsakes wrapped in 100-plus years of tradition, generations of visitors make John Alden their first stop.
Kidstuff outfits Provincetown's youngest visitors with clothes and fun at 381 Commercial Street. A proud member of Cape Cod Certified.
KIN is a family-owned boutique and gallery on North Water Street in Edgartown, reached by a brick path through a garden of daisies. It's run by Lisa and Gareth and brings together Gareth's Rooey Knots clothing line and Lisa's L.A. Brown Photography. They add work from other artists: jewelry by Selah Vie, ceramics by Frank Creney, paintings by Marston Clough and hand-dyed botanical dresses by Blossom. The pieces aren't sold online, so this is a shop you browse in person.
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