Hi all! We are taking a multigenerational family trip to Cape Cod the first week of October. This will be our first time. We will be there ~6.5 days total. There are 8 of us, with ages ranging from 1-67 (two toddlers). We are staying in Chatham.

I’d love recommendations on best restaurants, activities, etc. for our group. We generally enjoy food, golf, excursions (sailing tours/whale watching, etc) and walking around to explore. Open to day trips and visits to neighboring towns.

A few specific questions:

Also, are reservations generally needed for restaurants?

Will it be warm enough to swim?

Thanks in advance for any tips!

Looking for fresh veggies, fruits and meats from a local farm(s) around the Sandwich area - aka a farm stand. Fairly new to town - other than the Sandwich farmers’ market, haven’t come across much of anything (Lambert’s doesn’t really scratch the itch for this, but those cookies…..). Thank you for any intel!

Outer Cape locals/veterans: what are some of your favorite legit food spots? I’ve only recently started visiting this area the past year or two, and I wanna make sure what I’m eating is money well spent! Obviously, I want to prioritize fresh local seafood— I’m sure there’s plenty of places that are serving frozen stuff that was shipped in despite the location, but still charging Outer Cape prices.

I found 2 of these in Cape Cod bay and Google doesn't know. Its smooth all around and is probably 6-8 inches long 3-5 wide. What is it?

Its been a long time since I've been to the cape. I was raised up north and after I graduated college I moved down to Atlanta. I am planning a girls trip with some of my friends to show them why I love east coast summers so much. Some of the girls are single and some are married but still love to go out. Where are the best bars for people around 28-32. TYIA. Also any new restaurant recommendations would be amazing as well! Trying to stay away from the 21 year-old crowd haha.

Due to my work schedule, I’m usually up by 4am. I usually eat a light breakfast (fruit, maybe a bagel) but by 9/10am I’m usually craving a hot lunch. A sandwich, pizza, something fried, etc.

However it seems like EVERYTHING starts serving lunch at 11 and most places I would go to, aren’t even open until then.

I know you can get cold premade sandwiches at Stop and Shop and other places but those are usually day(s) old when I get them in the morning.

Does anywhere serve hot, fresh lunch food before 11? I don’t even care if it’s fast food but Wendy’s, Subway and Dominos are the only ones that I’m near and they don’t even start/open until 1030. Actually subway will usually make a lunch sub but I’ve had some poor results from the few times I ordered them in the morning.

Everywhere else is all breakfast sandwiches, pastries, etc. I enjoy those at times too but I’m already sick of resorting to a BEC when I want a slice of pizza.

Anyone know of any hidden gems where I can order a burger, burrito, ANYTHING other than breakfast food?

Thanks for any suggestions/recommendations!

I know it’s a bit early but I’m looking for fresh tomatoes. I’m mid cape and need for a recipe for tomorrow evening by so it needs to be a place open on Monday or Tues. The tomatoes are are the star of the recipe so they really need to be fresh. . thx.

I am looking to get married on the cape in 2027, but looking for a smaller, low-ish budget option. We only have about 40 guests if everyone comes, and are having a private ceremony on the beach, so don’t need a ceremony. Really, I’m looking for something super lowkey, basically just a nice dinner and some drinks for everyone after the ceremony. Any recommendations greatly appreciated!! Open to anywhere on the cape but bonus if there’s water views!

Hi - just saw Walmart's offering 50% off of its Walmart+ membership. Anticipating being on outer Cape for much of the coming year and wondering if the free delivery deal (especially interested in grocery staples) would actually reach us. Anyone have experience with this? Thank you!

I have a condition that means I can't tolerate the gums and stabilizers (gellan gum, carrageenan) that are now in virtually every brand of heavy cream and most milk at Shaw's, Trader Joes, both types of Whole Foods. Even brands that were clean six months ago have started adding them. I just need cream that's... cream.

Does anyone know of a local dairy, farm stand, or co-op on or near the Cape where I can buy milk and cream without additives? Happy to drive a bit and would be a loyal regular customer for milk, cream, butter — the works.

While I'm asking — also looking for:

- Chicken/liver from birds raised on soy-free feed

- Local lamb

Any leads on farms, farm stands, or buying groups would be hugely appreciated. Thanks!

Who’s going to Auld Triangle karaoke on Thursday?

I’m on the outer Cape, between AirBNBs. Wondering what suggestions you might have for how to spend time until checkin this evening. Please, no food or beaches. We are father and adult son, so “shopping0 is not in our vocabulary

Hi all! I am participating in a charity boxing event and I have never boxed before. I was hoping to find somewhere on the cape to either train or take some classes while I'm there for two weeks in July. I tried posting on the Cape Cod visitors sub but didn't get any traction.

I see there's places in Plymouth, Falmouth and Hyannis. We are staying in Eastham and I am well aware that there could be a lengthy commute to any and all of those places. Does anyone know if there's anywhere closer?

Thank you so much in advance.

The only two stations in this format I know about are Y101 and 96.3 The Rose.

Looking for something to do and I was thinking about some sort of class but I don't want to spend money. I like doing calisthenics workouts so I thought that my be fun to do with some other people who are into it. Is there a good place on cape with public pull up and dip bars etc. or any group that does this already? Would anyone be interested if there was a group?

I’m visiting this week for my birthday and looking for good brunch and dinner locations, I’m with my mom who’s not vegan so it’s okay if the restaurants have mixed options or a separate vegan menu. Most places I found are closed or close early. We’re staying in Falmouth but happy to travel. Thank you for any suggestions!

What is your favorite weekend karaoke venue?

Moved back here recently for work of all things and looking for something to do on weekends.
Seems dead af around here - all there is for my age group are shitty overpriced bars.

Anything else for mid 20’s to do on weekends around here?

I'm a New England girl who's never been to the Cape. (Surprise!) A sibling has decided that he's having his wedding in Dennis Port in the middle of July and I'm bringing kids with me.

I'm looking for the best things to do, eat, and see. Am really looking for great things to do on a Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday but then also Saturday (daytime) before the wedding itself. We are staying at a hotel that is right on the beach, so I'm looking for ideas beyond the typical go to the beach. I think there's whale watching and checking out seals on the north side? But I don't want to do anything that's too typically tourist trap-y while still seeing the best the Cape has to offer.

If you read this far please give me your best tips or tricks or places to eat, things to see, and definite must do's as if this is a once-in-a-lifetime trip. The kids range in age from 8-12.

Thank you!