Every place we've verified, town by town.

Cataumet Light Mini Golf

ExperiencesBourne

Bumper boats, batting cages, speed pitch, kiddie rides and arcade games orbit the Cataumet Light Mini Golf course in Bourne, where every round ends at Lazy Sundaes scooping Richardson's award-winning New England ice cream. Choose from 55 flavors like Cape Cod Cranberry and Death by Chocolate, piled into homemade waffle cones, thick shakes, sundaes and floats. Add chocolates from the Sweet Tooth Candy Shack for a full Cape Cod summer day.

Celebrations of Cape Cod

ExperiencesFalmouth

A beloved Falmouth Village staple, Celebrations of Cape Cod stocks a cheerful mix of Cape-themed gifts, apparel, jewelry, greeting cards, shells, locally-inspired lotions, and seasonal décor — all with complimentary gift wrap. It's the kind of shop you wander into for five minutes and come out with an armful of presents. Year-round hours make it a reliable destination even outside the summer rush.

Chatham Art in the Park

ExperiencesChatham

From June 16 through August 14, Kate Gould Park in downtown Chatham fills daily with artists and art lovers. Chatham Art in the Park is a beloved outdoor fair showcasing original paintings, photography, sculpture, and crafts by local and regional artists — with sculptures and whimsical wildlife displays on view every day, not just weekends. Visit chathaminfo.com to browse and bid on pieces.

Chatham Paint & Hardware

Home ServicesChatham

Chatham Paint and Hardware is the local Ace Hardware store at 624 Main Street in Chatham, one of more than 5,000 Ace stores that are locally owned and operated. The store carries what a house needs through every season: interior paint, power tools and accessories, ladders, lawn mowers and outdoor power equipment, grills and patio furniture, water heaters, and snow removal gear. Like every Ace, it aims to be "the Helpful Place," with personal service from local experts who know their customers. Hours are Monday through Friday 7:30am to 5pm, Saturday 8am to 5pm, and Sunday 9am to 3pm. Cape Cod Certified visited and photographed Chatham Paint and Hardware in person.

Chatham Pier Fish Market

Eat & DrinkChatham

Chatham Pier Fish Market sits right on the historic Chatham Fish Pier, where the commercial fleet still comes in with the day's catch. The market says it sources directly from, and works side by side with, the fishermen who land that catch, and its kitchen turns out classic New England seafood to eat with a view of the harbor. Its Cook & Crack service steams lobsters (never boils them) and cracks them so they're ready to eat at the pier or carry home to a cookout. Grab one of the lobster-trap chairs out front and watch the boats work the harbor.

Chesca's Restaurant

Eat & DrinkEdgartown

Chesca's is a lively restaurant at 38 North Water Street in Edgartown on Martha's Vineyard, led by executive chef and owner Michael O'Brien. The dinner menu runs from clam chowder, crispy eggplant parm and gnocchi to pappardelle Bolognese, chicken Marsala, braised short rib, roasted Atlantic cod and a nightly catch of the day, with desserts like the bittersweet brownie to finish. The kitchen is gluten and vegan friendly; ask your server about options. Dinner is served six nights a week, 5:30 to 9pm, closed Wednesdays. Reservations are recommended, to-go orders are placed with the bartender, and bar seats are first come, first served. Cape Cod Certified visited and photographed Chesca's in person.

Chez Chloe Bistro

Eat & DrinkWellfleet

Chez Chloe Bistro is chef Philippe Rispoli's French restaurant on Lecount Hollow Road in South Wellfleet, in the space that was his PB Boulangerie Bistro. He named it for his daughter. Dinner is a three-course prix fixe of classic French cooking, with dishes like duck aux poivres, lobster gratin and Quenelle de Lyon reported by the Boston Globe. Look for the Eiffel Tower sign out by the road, the red South Wellfleet street clock, and a brick patio with colorful chairs beside the red cottage. Reservations are required.

Chilmark General Store

ShoppingChilmark

Chilmark General Store sits on State Road near Beetlebung Corner in Chilmark, on Martha's Vineyard. It describes itself as a community market, pizzeria, café, and sandwich shop. A community store has stood here since 1875, when it was E. Eliot Mayhew's store, and the landmark porch is still where up-island neighbors meet for coffee. The kitchen serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner to go or on the porch: hand-tossed pizza, sandwiches on Pain D'Avignon bread, and organic coffee. Shelves hold produce from island farms and the store's own garden, plus cheeses and everyday basics. Husband-and-wife owners Joel Glickman and Jennifer LoRusso have run it since 2011. Cape Cod Certified visited and photographed Chilmark General Store in person.

Cliffhangers

Eat & DrinkAquinnah

Cliffhangers is a food stand at 21 Aquinnah Circle, up at the Aquinnah Cliffs on Martha's Vineyard. The owners call it the newest local "food shack" to hit the cliffs. There's outdoor seating, and on Thursday evenings in season the stand has hosted get-togethers at the Cliffs from 5:30 until sunset. Check their Facebook page for the latest before you head up. Cape Cod Certified visited and photographed Cliffhangers in person.

Coastal Hearing Clinic

HealthSandwich

"We Listen, You Hear" guides everything at Coastal Hearing Clinic, where board-certified provider Cynthia Connolly delivers patient, personalized hearing care to Sandwich and the surrounding towns. From complete hearing testing and evaluations to expert hearing aid fittings, adjustments, and repairs, the clinic fits prescription devices from ReSound, Phonak, Signia, Oticon, and Starkey. Reconnect with the conversations and Cape Cod sounds you love at this trusted Sandwich audiology practice.

Coffee Obsession

Coffee & BakeriesWoods Hole

Coffee Obsession's Woods Hole shop sits on the corner of Water Street near the Steamship Authority, a handy place to grab a coffee and a quick bite before the ferry to the islands. It's the second location of a family-owned, independent coffee shop that started in Falmouth in 1992. Look for the oval blue sign on the shingled corner building; inside, breakfast and lunch are made to order and baristas pull specialty coffee drinks.

Color Me Mine

ExperiencesMashpee

At Mashpee Commons, Color Me Mine turns a blank ceramic mug or platter into your own masterpiece. This paint-your-own-pottery studio welcomes kids and adults seven days a week, with late Friday and Saturday hours, private rentals, ladies' nights, paint nights, tea soirées, and seasonal brunch events. Drop in to glaze, fire, and create, or book a Mashpee party where the whole table leaves with hand-painted Cape Cod keepsakes.

Common Threads Alterations

Professional ServicesMashpee

When a wedding dress needs taking in the day before the ceremony, Mashpee turns to Common Threads Alterations on Nathan Ellis Highway. Skilled tailoring covers bridal gown alterations, suit fitting, hemming of every kind, take-in and take-out work, restyling, and relining tired favorites back to life. Reliable, fast, and exacting, this Cape Cod alterations and custom sewing shop treats rush jobs with the same precision as months-out fittings, stitching garments to fit you exactly.

Complete Pilates & Sports Therapy

FitnessProvincetown

Seven days a week on Commercial Street, instructor Brian leads private and group Pilates that meets you exactly where you are, beginner to seasoned. State-of-the-art reformers, a bright airy studio, and sports therapy that rehabs nagging injuries and rebuilds strength make this Provincetown's go-to for serious movement work. Grab your grip socks and book a session, whether you're recovering, training, or finally committing to a core that lasts.

Cotuit Antiques

ShoppingMarstons Mills

Cotuit Antiques has been buying and selling antiques since 1988, now from Unit A3 on Industry Road in Marstons Mills. Our focus is Massachusetts antiques, and that includes antique autos. We work with individuals, decorators, and businesses like restaurants and bars looking for the right piece. We also help estate attorneys and real estate representatives settle estates, so if you are clearing out a family home or hunting for something with real Cape history, come see us Tuesday through Saturday.

Country Day

ShoppingEdgartown

Country Day is a shop at the corner of Dock and Mayhew in Edgartown on Martha's Vineyard, filled with toys, games, gifts and children's clothing in sizes 0 to 14. Cape Cod Certified visited and photographed Country Day in person.

Country Fare Restaurant

Eat & DrinkFalmouth

Country Fare is a breakfast and lunch spot on Main Street in downtown Falmouth, under a striped awning with a chalkboard out on the sidewalk. Inside, a long red counter with wooden stools faces a wall of chalkboard menus for smoothies, açaí bowls, dirty sodas, milkshakes and root beer floats, and there's a case of fresh muffins and cookies by the register. Tables and booths fill the rest of the room.

Crabapples Restaurant

Eat & DrinkFalmouth

Crabapples is a beloved Falmouth institution for breakfast and family dining, open since the 1970s, known for its house-made soups, chowders, and mile-high apple pies. The dinner menu on Thursday through Saturday adds seafood and heartier New England plates. An unpretentious neighborhood restaurant that locals have been returning to for generations.

Cupcake Charlie's - Mashpee Commons

Coffee & BakeriesMashpee

Life is short, so eat a cupcake at Cupcake Charlie's in Mashpee, where an open-kitchen bakery turns out gourmet cupcakes, custom cakes, cake pops, jars, trifles, and push pops fresh every single day. Gluten-free and vegan options, plus ice cream, keep everyone happy, while custom orders, wedding desserts, corporate catering, and fundraising packages make this Mashpee cupcake shop the go-to for celebrations big and small.

Cupcake Charlie's — Plymouth Waterfront

Coffee & BakeriesPlymouth

Cupcake Charlie's waterfront Plymouth location sits right on Town Wharf, putting gourmet cupcakes and sweet treats steps from Plymouth Harbor's lobster boats and historic scenery. The menu spans fresh-baked cupcakes, cakes, cake cups, and more, all made with the same craft that has made this brand a South Shore staple. It's the perfect place to grab something sweet before or after exploring Plymouth's storied waterfront.