From beaches to boating to oysters.
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The view of Saquatucket Harbor from Brax Landing in Harwich. Kristi Palma / Boston.com
Cape Cod, a world-renowned destination comprised of 15 towns, is full of pristine beaches, charming main streets, and storybook-worthy lighthouses. But one town in particular has impressed Boston.com readers the most: Harwich.
In an informal poll, more than 850 readers weighed in and chose Harwich as the best town on the Cape.
The Lower Cape town has nearly 11 miles of tidal shoreline that stretches along the Nantucket Sound and Pleasant Bay, seven villages, and more than 20 beaches.
“We have a little bit of everything,” Emily Mitchell, the town clerk, told Boston.com. “We have the culture, we have the history, we have the beaches, we have the conservation areas, we have the plays and the community centers. It’s a good place for people of all ages with every type of interest.”
Ahead, get a closer look at Harwich.
Earle Road Beach. Kristi Palma / Boston.com
The view during a sunset cruise out of Saquatucket Marina. Kristi Palma / Boston.com
The parking lot of Sundae School. Kristi Palma / Boston.com
The Port Restaurant & Bar has $1.50 daily oyster specials. Kristi Palma / Boston.com
The oyster special at The Port Restaurant & Bar. Kristi Palma / Boston.com
Downtown Harwich Port. Kristi Palma / Boston.com
Grey Neck Beach. Kristi Palma / Boston.com
The view from a sunset cruise with Cape Cod Harbor Cruise. Kristi Palma / Boston.com
Sunset at Saquatucket Marina. Kristi Palma / Boston.com
The Cape Cod Lavender Farm. Kristi Palma / Boston.com
A seaside home along Shore Road. Kristi Palma / Boston.com
Diners on the outside patio at Brax Landing. Kristi Palma / Boston.com
A sailboat seen from Pleasant Road Beach. Kristi Palma / Boston.com
Red River Beach. Kristi Palma / Boston.com
Schoolhouse Ice Cream. Kristi Palma / Boston.com
Thompson’s Field Conservation Area. Kristi Palma / Boston.com
Whimsy consignment boutique. Kristi Palma / Boston.com
Fried clams and chowder at Hot Stove Saloon. Kristi Palma / Boston.com
Bud’s Go-Karts. Kristi Palma / Boston.com
Ruggie’s Breakfast & Lunch. Kristi Palma / Boston.com
Blueberry French toast at Ruggies. Kristi Palma / Boston.com
Grey Neck Beach. Kristi Palma / Boston.com
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Kristi Palma is the travel writer for Boston.com, focusing on the six New England states. She covers airlines, hotels, and things to do across Boston and New England. She is the author of the award-winning Scenic Six, a weekly travel newsletter.
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