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An old-school barbershop in North Falmouth where Frankie keeps the line moving fast without rushing the work: clean men's cuts, beard trims, and straight-razor shaves under the spinning red-and-blue pole. He's famously patient with kids, even charging a child's haircut by their age. Open early six days a week, this is the chair for North Falmouth men and boys who want a real barber, not a salon.
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.
Ghelfi's has been a Cape Cod candy institution for decades, renowned for their chocolate turtles, sea salt caramels, and house-made fudge. The Falmouth Main Street shop is the original location, and their chocolates are also available to ship online. If you have a sweet tooth, this is a mandatory stop.
Perched above Onset Bay where the Cape Cod Canal meets the sea, this historic Wareham landmark pairs comfortable hotel stays with the waterfront Bay Room, serving classic American cuisine beneath panoramic harbor views. Settle into the speakeasy-style 1883 Lounge for craft cocktails, an extensive wine list, and live entertainment Thursday through Sunday. Weekend brunch, late-night bites, and year-round dining make this Onset hotel and restaurant a true gateway-to-the-Cape destination.
Goodies is a locally owned and operated clothing and accessories shop on Main Street in Chatham. Its motto is "Clothing & Accessories for Everyday Adventures," and the shelves mix easygoing everyday brands like Life is Good, BruMate, Pura Vida bracelets, Teleties, Croakies and Homesick candles with local finds such as Washashore Soaps. Cape Cod Certified visited and photographed Goodies in person.
Hand-tossed in the brick oven and built the way real neighborhood pizza should be, Graziella's Artisan Pizza Co. brings New York-style pies to Falmouth with house-made mozzarella, roasted tomatoes, garlic and basil crowning the Margherita. Beyond the pizza counter you'll find calzones, char-broiled Angus burgers, specialty wraps, fish and chips, and New England clam chowder. A Falmouth pizza spot where the dough is fresh, the toppings are honest, and done right is the whole point.
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.
Hair Boutique II is a well-regarded full-service hair salon on Buzzards Bay's Main Street, serving the Bourne community with a friendly, neighborhood feel. They offer cuts, color, and styling for all ages, and are recognized as an official Wigs for Kids salon — donating to children facing hair loss. A dependable local staple for anyone looking for quality hair care on the Upper Cape.
Hair Today Plus is Buzzards Bay's longest-standing full-service hair and nail salon, proudly voted the #1 salon on Cape Cod by People's Choice. Located on Main Street, the salon offers a comprehensive range of hair and nail services in a welcoming neighborhood setting. They also carry a selection of wigs, making them a trusted resource for clients facing hair loss.
At 267 Cotuit Road in Sandwich, Happy Tails Self-Serve Dog Wash hands you everything to scrub, dry and groom your pup, no sore back required. Five elevated tubs hold dogs up to 250 pounds, with inserts for the little ones, plus shampoos, clippers, nail trimmers and grooming tables on hand. Prefer to leave it to a pro? Book drop-off grooming by appointment, and browse the retail shelves. Sandwich's friendly Cape Cod dog wash.
Tucked into 15 Main Street in downtown Plymouth, Harmony Beauty Studio is a bright, plant-filled salon where haircuts, expert color, facials, skincare, and makeup meet the transformative power of self-care. Personalized artistry leaves you radiant, refreshed, and in perfect harmony. A hybrid studio championing beauty professionals through commission and rental chairs, it pairs Plymouth hair color and styling with an uplifting, naturally lit space built on creativity and collaboration.
Harrigan's Café is the breakfast spot at Wilder Inn South Wellfleet (formerly the Wellfleet Motel & Lodge) on Route 6 — homemade corned beef hash, real buttermilk and fresh blueberry pancakes, and a Benedict lineup that includes the Beachcomber and the Irish Benedict. Grab a coffee and a cinnamon roll, or settle in with an omelette and a mimosa in the bright dining room or out on the patio. Breakfast only, and open to everyone — not just hotel guests. Heads up: Harrigan's is closed this winter (2026–27) for renovations and reopens in 2027 as a year-round café — check harriganscafe.com before you go.
Hatch's is the fish and produce market at the back of the town hall parking lot in Wellfleet center, in a building Cliff Hatch put up in 1954. The fish side carries local fish, lobsters and shellfish, including Wellfleet oysters, plus smoked fish and chowder base. Out front, the produce stand has local vegetables, herbs, salad greens and corn, along with bread, honey, eggs and cheese. It's a summer-season stop, so plan your clambake around its months.
Helltown Kitchen takes its name from the rough-and-ready 19th-century fishing settlement at Provincetown's edge — and brings that zest indoors with contemporary American cooking threaded with Venezuelan and Puerto Rican flavors. Chef Gio Yovovich and Venezuelan-born founder Willy Garcia run it as a place "where food, ambiance, and music come together," from breakfast through happy hour to late dinner.
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.
The Highland House Museum is the Truro Historical Society's museum in North Truro, set in the Highland House, a seasonal hotel built on the Highlands in 1907, steps from Highland Light and the Highland Links golf course. Exhibits tell Truro's story: the Wampanoag people of the Outer Cape in People of the First Light, shipwrecks and fishing in the Maritime Room, the Cape Cod railway, and early 20th-century rooms upstairs, including a recreated guest room nodding to Edward and Josephine Hopper. The gift shop carries books, maps, postcards and work by local artists. The museum is open seasonally, June 1 to September 30. Cape Cod Certified visited and photographed the Highland House Museum in person.
Highland Links is a links-style golf course in North Truro, set high on the windswept Atlantic bluffs beside Highland Light. It was founded circa 1892–1898, making it one of the oldest golf courses on Cape Cod, and it plays much like a Scottish links, with deep natural rough, Scotch broom, heath, and wide ocean views. The course began as part of the Small family's Highland House resort. Francis Ouimet, the 1913 U.S. Open champion, once played an exhibition round here. Today it sits inside the Cape Cod National Seashore and the Truro Highlands Historic District. Tee times can be booked online, and the Lighthouse Cafe is on site. Cape Cod Certified visited and photographed Highland Links in person.
Highlands General is a year-round café and general store in the heart of Oak Bluffs on Circuit Avenue. Come in for coffee, breakfast and lunch, then browse a curated mix of goods and grab-and-go on your way out. It's open every day, 7am–5pm, which makes it an easy morning stop whether you're in town for the day or for the season.
Hole in One's West Yarmouth bakery sits at 582 Main Street on Route 28. It opens at 5am every day, which makes it an early-morning go-to for commuters, locals and beachgoers. It's part of a Cape Cod classic that started in Orleans in 1989. The counter is stocked with hand-cut donuts, from honey dipped and Boston creme to toasted coconut and crullers, plus from-scratch muffins, stuffed croissants, pastries, bagels and coffee. On Fridays, look for the limited-edition "What the Fun Friday" donut. It's takeout only, open daily from 5am to 3pm. Cape Cod Certified visited and photographed Hole in One in person.
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