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A vacation to The Harwiches Massachusetts may be the perfect solution to your summertime travel dilemma. Located in Barnstable County, this New England town boasts a population of 13,440. However, the number rises seasonally, reaching up to 37,000. Harwich is a popular vacation destination for families, students, and retirees alike. If you’ve never been to the area, it’s a must-see!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Cape Cod Rail Trail runs through the town, providing an excellent path for walking, running, and biking. The unpaved shoulder is also wide enough for horses. You can take side trips to beaches and scenic ponds and even find food and a drink. Hawksnest State Park is located in northern Harwich, and it’s easy to access from Spruce Road or Round Cove Road. The park’s sand dunes are perfect for relaxing and viewing wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you like the outdoors, you’ll want to check out Hawksnest State Park, which offers three ponds and informal boat ramps. Here you’ll find miles of backwater river channels and private beaches. You can also kayak or paddleboard on the water. You’ll find numerous restaurants along the shoreline. The Brax Landing Restaurant, for example, offers an authentic New England feel. And if you’re a big fan of seafood, you can dine at the pond and eat while you’re there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

History shows that Harwich is a small town on the Cape Cod peninsula that borders Brewster, Dennis, Orleans, and Provincetown. European settlers settled the town in 1670 and it was later incorporated into a separate town. The town was originally a part of Yarmouth, and the cranberry industry became the community’s mainstay. In 1851, 48 ships brought thousands of tons of cod and mackerel to the town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

History buffs will find plenty to do in the area. The town is home to the Cape Cod Theatre Company and Harwich Junior Theatre, which present a variety of live performances and workshops. If you’re looking for a little more culture and entertainment, head over to Brooks Academy Museum, which recreated the former home of a Harwich cranberry farmer. The museum includes actual video footage of Crowell working in his workshop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The town celebrates its heritage in cranberry production, including the infamous Harwich Cranberry Festival. Cranberries were first cultivated on Cape Cod in 1816, and the town has been a center for cranberry production ever since. The town is also home to the largest organic cranberry bog in the Cape. Take a tour of the bogs while you’re in town for this event and get a taste of the cranberry. The bog tour is available during spring, summer, and fall, and includes a tasting of the cranberry products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The town is an upscale town with a variety of attractions for tourists and residents. The town is perfect for families and adults who don’t want to deal with the razzle and flash of the Cape Cod summer season. Although the town boasts one of the area’s finest luxury resorts, most of the vacation lodgings are small inns and vacation rentals. Most of the time, days in the town are leisurely and filled with activities like fishing, golf, and the beach.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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