Cape Cod Rail Trail
Hop on the Rail Trail and ride toward Brewster and Orleans. Leashed dogs are welcome on the trail.
Harwich Area Guide: Harbors, Beaches & the Rail Trail
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Around Harwich
Harbors, sound-side beaches, and the bike trail
Harwich keeps four things close: a walkable village, two working harbors, calm Nantucket Sound beaches, and the Cape Cod Rail Trail.
Harwich Port
Walk to dinner, ice cream, and the water
Main Street in Harwich Port puts restaurants, shops, and ice cream within a few blocks of the beach.
Dinner by the water
Brax Landing on Saquatucket Harbor and The Port on Main Street are local favorites for seafood.
Sundae School
A Cape Cod ice cream institution for 50 summers, right on Route 28 in Harwich Port.
Village shops
Browse the shops and galleries along Main Street, then walk down to the beach.
Wychmere & Saquatucket
Two working harbors, minutes apart
Wychmere is the picture-perfect harbor ringed with moored boats. Saquatucket is home to the Nantucket ferry, fishing charters, and Brax Landing.
Sunset at Wychmere
Snow Inn Road overlooks the harbor. Arrive a little before sundown for the best light.
Freedom Ferry to Nantucket
Freedom Cruise Line runs seasonal passenger service to Nantucket from Saquatucket Harbor, with easier parking than Hyannis.
Charter fishing
Striper and bluefish charters run out of Saquatucket. Book early in summer.
Sound-side beaches
Calmer water, warmer waves
Harwich's south-side beaches face Nantucket Sound, so the water is calmer and warmer, great for little kids.
Red River Beach
A long sandy beach with a snack bar and restrooms. A beach sticker or daily parking fee applies in season.
Pleasant Road Beach
A smaller neighborhood beach, popular with families staying nearby.
Dogs and the beach
Dogs aren't allowed on Harwich town beaches from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Off-season, check the town's current rules before you go.
Cape Cod Rail Trail
A paved bike path right through town
The Cape Cod Rail Trail crosses Harwich on its way from Dennis to Wellfleet, so you can ride to Brewster, Orleans, and beyond without the car.
Bike rentals
Shops along the trail in Dennis and Brewster rent bikes by the day or week.
Coffee stop in Orleans
The Hot Chocolate Sparrow in Orleans is a popular break, a short detour off the trail.
Nickerson State Park
Ride into Brewster for Nickerson State Park's freshwater ponds. Pack a towel.
Harwich, Pets Welcome
Dog-Friendly Homes In Harwich
Fenced yards, room for the kids, and walk-to-water addresses. Browse our Harwich homes where the dog is welcome.
Easy day plans
Four easy days in Harwich
A few of our favorite ways to spend a day, all close to home.
Sunset at Wychmere
Walk down to Wychmere Harbor near sunset for the fishing boats, the breakwater, and the best light of the day.
Chatham Lighthouse Beach
About 20 minutes east. Watch for seals below Chatham Light, then grab dinner in downtown Chatham.
Red River Beach
Calm, shallow, warm Nantucket Sound water. A great beach day with little kids.
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