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The Truro General Store sits at the center of Truro Center at 14 Truro Center Road: a gray-shingled building with blue awnings, a long white porch hung with flower baskets, and an ice chest by the steps. It shares a parking lot with the Truro Post Office and River Wellness, so it's an easy stop on any run through the village. Adirondack chairs and a picnic table sit on the lawn beside the building.
Under the Sun is a cooperative gallery and boutique in Woods Hole village, showcasing handcrafted work by local and American artists — jewelry, ceramics, stained glass, wearables, photography, and unique gifts for the home. Everything on the shelves has been made by hand, giving the shop a distinct, artisan character you won't find in chain retail. A wonderful spot to find a truly one-of-a-kind keepsake from your time on the Cape.
In the heart of Mashpee Commons, Unique Boutique showcases an unprecedented collection of fine handcrafted jewelry by gifted artisans from across the country. Cape Cod-born owner Karen Galvin has curated this open-air shopping destination on North Street since 2000, rounding out the artisan jewelry with fine leather handbags and luxurious silk shawls. Discover one-of-a-kind statement pieces, thoughtful gifts, and accessories you won't find anywhere else in Mashpee.
Utilities has been stocking "Useful Things For The Home" on Cape Cod for over 20 years — kitchen, bath, and home essentials with a soft spot for retro, industrial vintage, and nautical style. Le Creuset cookware, Bodum French presses, Thomas Paul scrimshaw dinnerware, and pantry finds like Maldon sea salt and Momofuku rice vinegar.
Vineyard Vines has a store at 27 North Water Street in Edgartown on Martha's Vineyard, carrying the brand's clothing for men, women and kids. The company's story starts in 1998, when brothers Shep and Ian, stuck in desk jobs they didn't like, walked out within ten minutes of each other on the same day to chase the American Dream. The two still lead the company as its CEOs and co-founders. The Edgartown store is open daily, 10am to 6pm. Cape Cod Certified visited and photographed Vineyard Vines in person.
Wellfleet Marketplace is the white storefront with red-and-white striped awnings in the middle of Wellfleet center. It's a family-owned grocery, general store, deli, gift shop and wine and beer shop rolled into one. The deli counter does hand-lettered chalkboard sandwiches and Boar's Head meats sliced to order. The aisles cover groceries, produce, meat, books and Wellfleet sweatshirts, and the store stays open year-round.
Look for the red-and-white lighthouse on the roof of the navy shop on Main Street. That's Ragg Time Ltd., whose hanging sign also reads Wellfleet Oyster Clothing. It sells casual, comfortable women's clothing and is home of the original Wellfleet Oyster apparel for men, women and children. Inside, under old timber beams and a skylight, cubbies are stacked with oyster-logo tees and sweatshirts in every color. Shelves of caps and Wellfleet beach-name shirts make easy souvenirs.
Wish You Were Here is an Edgartown shop on Martha's Vineyard for island merch, with sweatshirts, tees, pants, shorts and souvenirs. It's an easy place to find a Martha's Vineyard keepsake that speaks to you, or a gift for whoever stayed home. Cape Cod Certified visited and photographed Wish You Were Here in person.
Port Cargo on Cape Cod brings easy, expressive style to Falmouth, stocking 30-plus women's clothing labels from Habitat and Lisette to Charlie B, Lulu B, Multiples and Slimsation. This welcoming boutique covers everyday casual, travel-ready resort wear and activewear, all chosen for fit, comfort and personality. Open seven days a week with hands-on, by-name service, it's the Falmouth women's fashion stop where regulars discover their next favorite piece and visitors leave dressed for the season.
In the heart of downtown Hyannis at 555 Main Street, Soft As A Grape outfits Cape Cod's busiest shopping stretch with clothes you'll want to live in. Beachgoers and vacationers fill carts with comfortable cotton tees, sweatshirts, kids' apparel and officially licensed MLB and MiLB gear, plus playful Cape-themed graphics. A beloved Hyannis tradition steps from the harbor district, it's the Main Street stop for soft, sun-ready apparel and souvenirs that outlast the vacation.
The Black Dog is an iconic New England brand born on Martha's Vineyard, and this Plymouth General Store brings the brand's signature nautical lifestyle gear — t-shirts, hats, bags, and home goods — to the South Shore. Located in downtown Plymouth near the waterfront, it's a solid stop for quality branded apparel with deep New England roots.
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