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Harwich Port Travel Guide: Reviews, photos, & videos
A quaint and quiet yet never boring coastal town, Harwich lures visitors into it’s pristine city limits with it’s gorgeous natural scenery and keeps them entertained with its plethora of culture, cuisine and shopping – or the tri-fecta. Located on the south side of the Cape peninsula, Harwich is typical of many scenic Cape communities in that its normal year round population jumps dramatically during the popular seasonal months. But check out this jump – from just over 12,500 all the way up to 37,000. Whoa! That’s a lot of people. Guess they know just how enticing Harwich – replete with picturesque harbors and miles of sandy beaches – can be.
For the first time Harwich visitor or the seasoned veteran, make sure to explore the option of finding a cozy Harwich vacation rental or a palatial Harwich beach house to enhance your stay in this one of a kind spot. With ample Harwich vacation properties; there are now better ways than ever to enjoy this Cape Cod paradise, especially for those coming down for the annual Harwich Cranberry Festival. For those looking for some excitement, head over to Herring River for a family canoe trip, or cruise over to Long Pond – the largest lake on the Cape – for some intense water skiing or wake boarding action. Or for those who just want to relax check out the sunbathing opportunities on the sand and sun kissed Nantucket Sound or Pleasant Bay beaches. With over 11 miles of tidal shoreline, the Harwich public beaches offer plenty of space to stretch the legs and plenty of sun to get rid of those tan lines. And during the summer check out the Harwich Mariners play 9 innings as part of the famous Cape Cod Baseball League.
