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Ice Cream & Candy Bazaar

Eat & DrinkEdgartown

You'll find a sweet escape at Ice Cream & Candy Bazaar, a charming waterfront confectionery tucked along Edgartown harbor. Step inside and you're greeted by 32 flavors of freshly scooped ice cream, bins of penny candy, house-made fudge, rich chocolates, and old-fashioned licorice — the kind of place that turns a quick stop into a lingering afternoon. The shop carries a wonderfully unhurried, classic-island feel with wheelchair-accessible seating right near the water. It's the sort of spot locals swear by and visitors stumble onto with delight — a family-friendly, no-frills gem that earns its 4.7-star reputation one scoop at a time. Whether you're loading up on nostalgic penny candy or going all-in on a double scoop, the Candy Bazaar delivers pure, simple joy with every visit.

Isabel Souza Studio

MakersWellfleet

Isabel Souza Studio is a local artist's pottery studio and shop. You find it down a short flight of steps at 313 Main Street, under a round black sign with a sunburst logo. Inside are her own ceramic designs alongside jewelry, art, textiles and accessories. It's a small, personal stop on the Main Street walk for something handmade to bring home.

Island Queen Ferry

Boating & MarineFalmouth

The Island Queen is a passenger-only ferry from Falmouth Harbor to Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard, about 35 minutes across. Bikes, paddleboards and kayaks can come aboard with you, and you can ride in the enclosed lounge or out on deck with a cup of chowder or a cocktail. Parking is about 200 yards from the dock. Sailings are seasonal, so check islandqueen.com for the current schedule before you go.

It's About Time Carpet Cleaners

Home ServicesMarstons Mills

It's About Time Carpet Cleaners cleans carpets, rugs and upholstery for homes around the Mid Cape, working out of its storefront on Falmouth Road (Route 28) in Marstons Mills, which it shares with It's About Time Dry Cleaners. Call ahead to book a cleaning or to drop off a rug.

It's About Time Dry Cleaners

Professional ServicesMarstons Mills

It's About Time Dry Cleaners is a neighborhood dry cleaner on Falmouth Road (Route 28) in Marstons Mills, in the same storefront as its sister business, It's About Time Carpet Cleaners. Drop off shirts, suits and everyday dry cleaning at the counter, and ask about rugs and larger household items.

Jack in the Beanstalk

Eat & DrinkSandwich

A Forestdale fixture on Route 130 in Sandwich since 1978, Jack in the Beanstalk stacks deli sandwiches on premium meats and cheeses, ladles homemade soups and chowders daily, and stocks a flavorful salad bar alongside hand-picked seasonal produce and groceries. Pour a fresh coffee, grab the famous apple cider donuts, and let their catering and gourmet gift baskets do the heavy lifting. Shop local, eat well, leave the cooking to them.

Jbirds Cards & Co.

ShoppingPlymouth

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.

Jetty Beach House

Eat & DrinkOak Bluffs

You'll feel like you've arrived at your best friend's beach house the moment you walk into Jetty Beach House, Oak Bluffs' exciting new coastal dining destination opening Summer 2026. The concept runs on three distinct vibes throughout the day: Sun & Salt (11am–4pm) with a fresh local raw bar, lobster rolls, and crispy fish & chips; Golden Hour (4pm–9pm) with craft cocktails and elevated small plates; and Into the Night (9pm–11pm) with DJ energy and late-night bites. Signature dishes include lobster pasta, steak frites, and the house Jetty Spritz. The atmosphere is casual, social, and beach-forward — the kind of place where you lose track of time in the best possible way. Open daily 11am–11pm.

John Alden Gift Shop

ShoppingPlymouth

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.

John's Foot Long

Eat & DrinkProvincetown

Since 1961, John's Foot Long has worked the same Lopes Square corner at 309 Commercial Street, slinging generous hot dogs and fried seafood to townies and day-trippers alike. The fried clams and scallops come out crisp and fresh, and the cheerful yellow-and-green stand is easy to spot on your way off the wharf. Best for anyone who wants an honest, quick Provincetown lunch eaten standing up, no reservation and no fuss.

KG Events & Design

Professional ServicesEdgartown

KG Events & Design is an event planning and design firm with its office in a shingled house on North Water Street in Edgartown. The team plans luxury weddings and corporate and social events, and focuses on destination and private events. The firm says it aims to combine "thoughtful planning and intuitive design" with sustainable choices. Its founder, Kristen Gosselin, holds a Sustainable Event Professional Certificate.

Kidstuff

ShoppingProvincetown

Kidstuff is a children's boutique in Provincetown, carrying clothing from newborn up to size 14, with lots of organic lines in the mix. Alongside the clothes, the shop stocks gifts and toys, making it a handy stop on Commercial Street for families and for anyone shopping for a little one back home. Cape Cod Certified visited and photographed Kidstuff in person.

KIN Arts + Clothing

ShoppingEdgartown

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.

Krua Khun Rose Thai Cuisine

Eat & DrinkSandwich

Krua Khun Rose brings the real flavors of Thailand to Sandwich, building authentic recipes carried straight from home into intricate, original dishes plated with care. Spice levels flex from gentle to fiery, so every order suits your palate. This takeout-only kitchen on Cotuit Road keeps the focus squarely on culinary excellence, making it Sandwich's go-to for authentic Thai cuisine, traditional curries, and freshly prepared takeout done right.

Kung Fu Dumplings

Eat & DrinkTruro

Kung Fu Dumplings is a small dumpling spot at 8 Highland Road in North Truro. The most popular orders on its menu are the pork dumplings, the pork, scallion and ginger dumplings, and the chicken egg rolls. Service is takeout, and you can order online or call (508) 413-9032. Cape Cod Certified visited and photographed Kung Fu Dumplings in person.

L'étoile Restaurant & Bar

Eat & DrinkEdgartown

L'étoile is a chef-owned restaurant and bar in a restored whaling captain's house on North Water Street in downtown Edgartown, on Martha's Vineyard. It is in its thirty-eighth year of business. The seasonal menu uses island ingredients, including produce and herbs from local farms and shellfish from the surrounding waters, alongside game birds, lamb, and other meats. You can eat in the casually elegant dining rooms or on the tented patio, which opens in late June. Bar l'étoile & Lounge pours specialty cocktails, including the "startini," and many wines by the glass. Reservations are made through Resy, and the restaurant cannot accommodate children under 6. Cape Cod Certified visited and photographed L'étoile in person.

La Bamba Tacos y Tequila

Eat & DrinkPlymouth

La Bamba is a family-owned Mexican restaurant in a brick building at 15 Sandwich Street in downtown Plymouth. The dining room is full of color, with orange and pink walls, papel picado strung across the windows, tiled arches, and big studded-leather booths. They serve family recipes with a margarita-forward bar, and also do online ordering, catering and private parties.

Lambert’s Farm Market

Eat & DrinkSandwich

At 271 Cotuit Road in Sandwich, Lambert's Farm Market layers a full grocery, deli, butcher and bakery under one welcoming roof. Famous award-winning sandwiches, an on-premises butcher cutting quality meats, homemade decadent desserts, house cheese spreads, fresh produce and flowers, plus wine, champagne and prosecco for easy entertaining. Grab breakfast bagels or weekday lunch specials, order catering and party platters, then relax upstairs in the café. Sandwich's homemade-everything farm market.

Landfall Restaurant

Eat & DrinkWoods Hole

Landfall sits right on Woods Hole Harbor on Luscombe Avenue, steps from the Steamship Authority ferry docks, serving fresh local seafood like lobster, swordfish, clams, scallops and seasonal fish. The dining room is built from wood taken from shipwrecks and boards from old buildings, with buoys, lobster pots and harpoons hung from the beams, and a seaside bar pours fresh-squeezed cocktails. Outside there's a brick patio under the big LANDFALL sign, Adirondack chairs against a buoy-covered fence, and a little clam shack window. The family-run restaurant has been here since 1946.

Larsen's Fish Market

Eat & DrinkChilmark

A Menemsha institution on Dutcher Dock, Larsen's is a classic retail fish market where you order fresh-off-the-boat seafood — littlenecks, oysters, lobster, and stuffed quahogs — right at the counter and eat it dockside as the sun sets over the harbor.