Wellfleet
Get in
By car
Wellfleet is about 50–55 minutes from the Cape Cod Canal in Bourne via Route 6.- From Boston take I-93 south to Route 3 south to the Sagamore Bridge (Becomes Rt. 6).
- From Providence or points south take I-95 north to I-195 to Route 25 south to the Bourne Bridge (I-495 also becomes Route 25). At the rotary (traffic circle) on the Cape side, go almost all the way around and travel along the Canal to Route 6 east.
By bus
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Plymouth & Brockton Street Railway
phone: +1 508-771-6191address: 17 Elm Av., Hyannis -
phone: +1-800-352-7155 (Regional Transit Authority Customer Service),+1 508-385-4163 (TTY for Deaf and Hearing Impaired)address: Hyannis Transportation Center, HyannisService between Mid Cape and Outer Cape towns.
Get around
See
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phone: +1 508-349-7176Route 6, Eastham-Wellfleet line. Age 12-61: $8.00, Seniors 62+: $5.00, Children 4-11: $5.00, Children 3 & under: Free. Only Drive-in theater on Cape Cod. Flea Market on weekends (and Wednesday and Thursday during the summer). Nice little Mini-Golf with snack counter.
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Uncle Tim's Bridge
address: E. Commercial StreetA parking area for 12 cars makes this site more accessible, Uncle Tim's Bridge is a boardwalk over a tidal marsh close to the Wellfleet harbor. It is the subject of countless paintings, photographs, and postcards. The bridge leads to hiking trails around the salt marsh. $Free. - Pleasant Point Town Landing, Pleasant Point Road (Route 6 East to Way 112 (The sign reads Paine Hollow Road.) Bear left onto Paine Hollow Road to Pleasant Point Road. Note - Way 112 is a half moon loop – if you miss the left onto Paine Hollow – it will loop you back onto Route 6! Limited parking.) At low tide you can walk through and explore the tidal flats. At high tide you can launch your boat or wind surf through the marsh into the harbor. $Free (but permit required for boaters and wind surfers. Must see Wellfleet Harbormaster)
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Wellfleet Preservation Hall
address: Main StreetA beautifully restored 1910 church, now a community center. Hosts events year-round in the 2 halls preserved from the church - the upstairs sanctuary and the downstairs theater. Be sure to see the heron sculpture on the cupola, the stained glass windows and the sculpted and painted wood doors. Architects, Landscape Architects - Hadley Crow Studio (Orleans, MA.) -
Wellfleet Town Marina
address: Commercial Street Griffin Island
Whydah GallySunken pirate ship
Do
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Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
phone: +1 508 349-2615address: 291 State Hwy (Route 6), South Wellfleet
Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater
Wellfleet OysterFest - Mid October
Cape Cod Bicycle Adventures
Historical Society Museum
Jack's Boat Rental
Beaches
Town parking permits(TPP) required 3rd Saturday in June to 1st Monday in September(Labor Day) Non-resident: week $60, 2 week $120, season $200.Ocean side (All off Route 6 to roads shown) All excellent beaches.
- Marconi (National Seashore), Marconi Landing Rd, lifeguard, restrooms, Location of Marconi's first wireless communication from America to Europe.
- Maguire Landing Lecounts Hollow Rd., (Town), TPP, lifeguard, restrooms
- White Crest, TPP or $15, lifeguard, restrooms, food
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Cahoon Hollow Beach
address: Cahoon Hollow Roadlifeguard, restrooms, food. - Newcomb Hollow, Gross Hill Rd. to Ocean View Dr., lifeguard, restrooms, food
- Mayo Beach, Commercial St. off Rt. 6, free parking, rest rooms, handicapped accessible.
- Duck Harbor, Take Chequesset Neck Rd. to Duck Harbor Rd., rest rooms.
- Indian Neck, Off Pilgrim Spring Rd., rest rooms.
- Powers Landing, From Main St. take Chequesset Neck Rd, No facilities.
- Burton Baker Beach, No facilities.
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Gull Pond
address: Rt. 6 to Gull Pond RdRest rooms. -
Long Pond
address: Rt. 6 to Long Pond RdRest rooms. - Great Pond, Rt. 6 to Off Cahoon Hollow Rd., rest rooms.
- Duck Pond, rest rooms.
Buy
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Kite Gallery
address: 75 Commercial StKites, flags, windsocks, toys. -
Wellfleet Marketplace
address: 295 Main StGrocery store. Fresh meat, produce, fish and dairy. Full deli with bakery, sliced meats and prepared foods. The Marketplace is the community general store with health & beauty aids, housewares, stationary, wine & beer. -
Wellfleet Booksmith
address: 295 Main StLocated in the Wellfleet Marketplace. New Books. Bestsellers, local authors, and all-around interesting reads. Gifts, cards, toys and novelties.
Art Galleries
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Blue Heron Gallery
address: 20 Bank StExcellent! -
Brophy's Fine Art
address: 313 Main StYear round. -
Cove Gallery
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Davis Gallery
phone: +1 508-349-0549address: 2766 Route 6 -
Harmon Gallery
address: 95 Commercial St -
Kendall Art Gallery
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Left-Bank Gallery
address: 25 Commercial St - Sandpiper Gallery, Commercial St., +1 508-349-9500.
Eat
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address: 50 Kendrick AvYear round - breakfast, lunch, dinner. Upstairs with nice harbor view from their deck. Live entertainment on holiday weekends. Playground right next door for the kids.
- The Wicked Oyster,Main St., +1 508-349-3455.
- The Lighthouse Restaurant, Main St., +1 508-349-3681. Breakfast? It's the blueberry muffins.
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Finely J.P.'s
phone: +1 508-349-7500address: 554 Route 6, So. Wellfleet - The Wellfleet Beachcomber, Cahoon Hollow Beach, +1 508-349-6055. Quite possibly the best bar on Cape Cod.
- PJ's Family Restaurant, Route 6, +1 508-349-2126.
- Moby Dick's Restaurant, Route 6 (Across from Gulf Pond Rd), +1 508-349-9795, .Open Early May - Columbus Day 11:30AM-10PM, Basic. Seafood, lobsters, burgers.
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Mac's Shack, Sushi, Raw Bar, Coastal Cuisine
address: 91 Commercial - Box Lunch, Briar Lane, a wide range of sandwich wraps +1 508-349-2178.
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phone: +1 508-349-2127address: Route 6, South WellfleetVoted Cape Cod Life best Breakfast and Family Dining on the Outer Cape 2010. Menu offers seafood, pasta, meats as well as a kids menu. Covered outdoor deck and three indoor dining areas.
- Catch of the Day, 975 Route 6, South Wellfleet. +1 508-349-9090 Zagat Rated
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Russ & Marie's Marconi Beach Restaurant
phone: +1 508-349-6025address: 545 Route 6, South WellfleetEarly April to mid October. Casual. Wood Fire Smoked Ribs, Chicken, Pulled Pork. Full Bar.
Drink
- The Wicked Oyster, Main St., +1 508-349-3455.
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phone: +1 508 349-6055address: 1120 Cahoon Hollow RdThis restaurant/bar is located right on the bluffs in the scenic National Seashore. Sip on your beer while looking out over the Atlantic. Voted “best live entertainment on the lower cape” and “one of the best seaside dining spots in New England”. Tends to cater to the party bus crowd.
Sleep
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phone: +1 508-349-2804address: 123 Chequesett Neck Rd
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address: 260 Blue Heron RdWater/marsh views from every room in this beautiful house. An excellent choice. Two night min.
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Even' Tide Resort Motel & Cottages
address: 650 Route 6, South WellfleetRight on the bike trail. Nice facilities. -
address: 140 Commercial StInn, cottage and lodge rooms. Long-time Wellfleet Inn near the village.
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address: 70 East Main St27 rooms. Winning awards in recent years. Restaurant and Tavern on property.
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Oyster Cove B&B
address: 20 Partridge WayLuxury suite and studio in spacious home overlooking Wellfleet Harbor. -
phone: +1 508-349-3580address: Route 6, South Wellfleet
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phone: +1 508 349-3959address: 370 Wilson AveThis charming 18 cottage village is located within the Cape Cod National Seashore, steps away from the beach. Pets allowed off season with approval. Open from April to October, and you must rent by the week during the summer.
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address: 170 Route 6 SouthHeated indoor pool and jacuzzi.
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address: 419 Nellie RoadWaterview walk to ocean beach vacation rental home. Inside the Cape Cod National Seashore.
Chez SvenVery green B&B with separate Seagull Cottage and two rooms in renovated early 18th century Cape Codder, walkable to village center and major ponds, open year round.
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phone: +1 774-383-0654address: 22 Kendrick AveTwo-bedroom cottage just across the street from Mayo Beach. Year round rentals available.
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phone: +1 508 255-4783address: 420 Lecount Hollow RdCook's offers 14 cottages available for weekly rentals, Saturday to Saturday. The rental season runs from Friday before Memorial Day through Columbus Day weekend in October. Each charming cottage was built at different times, and are moved whenever erosion demands. All have kitchens, grills, and bathrooms, none have televisions. Book early, families have been returning here for 5 generations.
Campground
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address: 80 Route 6240 sites.
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address: 180 Old County Rd, South Wellfleet150 sites.