Shopping

Chatham

549 Main St, Chatham, MA 02633

Main St in Chatham features many small shops with a variety of locally produced goods. Here, you can find small clothing boutiques, toy stores, home goods, and jewelry—among many more—making it the perfect destination to shop local. Additionally, there are a few restaurants here for you to stop and dine in after and evening of shopping.

Moreover, in the park off of Main St, every year they host an art exhibition of either shark or whale decorations, each designed by local artists and up for auction.

Harwich Port

1 Schoolhouse Rd, Harwich Port, MA 02646

Featuring a smaller selection of stores, Harwich Port still pulls its weight with a curated offering of boutiques, local shops, and book stores. Mixed in are a few delicious restaurants, including Ember—a delicious upscale pizza restaurant—which offer great options to eat after spending the afternoon shopping. What really adds to the charm of Harwich Port is their Wednesday night music festivals. Evert Wednesday form 5-8pm during the summer, expect to stroll past many outdoor bands and musicians playing any number of genres of music. During these nights, many restaurants also have their own live music for their diners, which creates an overall fun atmosphere with a very lively crowd.

Hyannis

367 Main St, Hyannis, MA 02601

Quite possibly one of the largest and most extensive shopping areas in Mid-Cape is Main St, Hyannis. This long stretch of shops features all sorts of shops, from small boutiques, antiques, and clothing, to toys, pets, and collectible stores; your entire family is sure to find a shop that suits their fancy. After exploring everything there is to see, there are many options to feast from for a great dinner, from casual grills to more upscale restaurants, there is certainly something to enjoy for dinner.

If you move a bit closer to the water, there is also a small plaza that has stands with rotating weekly vendors of local artists displaying their work for sale. Since they rotate, expect to find all variety of choices to shop from each week. After exploring what the vendors have to offer, take a leisurely stroll along the pier and watch as ships come in and out of the harbor.

In the event of poor weather, Hyannis also sports a mall to shop through that has more known national brands, but allows for shopping while protected from the elements.

Provincetown

Commercial St, Provincetown, MA 02657

By far the largest collection of shops and restaurants on the Cape is that of Commercial St in Provincetown, Massachusetts. Here, you can find over 100 shops of all varieties, including local boutiques and art galleries, to candy and toy stores. There are too many shops to possibly visit in one day, so make sure to plan accordingly. Additionally, there is a plethora of restaurants and bars in the area, and there is a thriving night life surrounding P-Town. Historically speaking, Provincetown has always been a LGBTQ safe space, meaning much of the area is very heavily pride-themed and all are welcome. Make sure to take in all there is to offer, and enjoy your time in the area that is alike none other.

After you’ve had time to peruse Commercial Street, be sure to check out the pier and all of its offerings, or the historic Pilgrim monument that can be seen from across the bay from as far as Yarmouth and Dennis.