Things to do in Cape Cod, Cape Cod: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops

July 10, 2021 Leonarda Pillsbury

The Atlantic crashes on a coastline strewn with quaint harbors, windswept beaches, glorious dunes and blinking lighthouses. Explore Cape Cod National Seashore, bike past cranberry bogs on the Rail Trail or saunter around Sandwich, the Cape's oldest town. Many areas are architectural and culinary gems - full of weathered shingles, whaling captains' mansions, chowder shacks and upscale dining delights. Don't miss Woods Hole Oceanquest, famed Martha's Vineyard or charmingly upbeat Provincetown.
Restaurants in Cape Cod

1. Chatham Candy Manor

484 Main St, Chatham, MA 02633-2239 +1 508-945-0825 [email protected] http://www.candymanor.com
Excellent
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5.0 based on 130 reviews

Chatham Candy Manor

A Chatham tradition for generations of visitors, wash-a-shores, and locals, the Chatham Candy Manor, established in 1955, continues to be an essential destination for chocolate lovers as we have become internationally known purveyors of exceptional hand-made chocolates.The Chatham Candy Manor maintains the integrity of the old-school chocolatier creating chocolates of distinction and character. Hand-made creams, caramels, and truffles all individually hand-dipped. Homemade fudge in over 15 varieties and well over 100 different kinds of chocolates!We ship! All the time! And all over! Order via the website or give us a call! Caring and informed customer service is something we are very proud of!

Reviewed By AmyBGS - Brookfield, United States

This place is the bomb! Everything we tried was amazing! Our favorites were the chocolate covered cherries, sea salt caramels, toffee, and raspberry jellies. Soooo good. We waited in line to get in. It was well worth the wait.

2. Tim's Used Books

242 Commercial St, Provincetown, MA 02657-2205 +1 508-487-0005
Excellent
88%
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6%
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5.0 based on 17 reviews

Tim's Used Books

3. Maps of Antiquity

1409 Main St, Chatham, MA 02633-1801 +1 508-945-1660 [email protected] http://www.mapsofantiquity.com
Excellent
95%
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5.0 based on 152 reviews

Maps of Antiquity

Set in an old Chatham farmhouse built in the late 1700s, Maps of Antiquity offers over 15,000 antique maps and prints. The distribution is worldwide with a focus on the Northeast. Our inventory includes early American maps from the late 1700's, nautical charts, town maps, hand-colored 19th century country and state maps, reproductions, natural history and historical prints. Additional services include: framing, appraisals, restoration, conservation, lectures & seminars, buying, selling, & map finding.

Reviewed By SilverSurfer2030

I found a long-sought-after map on their website at a very reasonable price and placed the order on a Friday. Package arrived first thing Wednesday morning via USPS Priority Mail - map in perfect condition, packaging first rate. Thanks Maps team!

4. Main Street Wine and Gourmet

42 Main St, Orleans, MA 02653-2441 +1 508-255-1112 http://MainStreetWineandGourmet.com/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 17 reviews

Main Street Wine and Gourmet

A boutique wine shop like none other! A lot more than wine…craft beer, unique spirits, cocktail culture accessories and mixers. Best Bourbon selection around, biggest selection of local and organic spirits anywhere. Hand selected wines of high value and low exposure, everything tasted and chosen by our Sommelier owner. Very helpful staff, wine tasting every day, a fun and unique experience. Events calendar on our web site with guided tastings, wine, education, art, poetry, music, private events available too. A great selection of regional, American and European cheeses, charcuterie, foie gras, smoked salmon, caviar. Gourmet and specialty foods not found anywhere on Cape Cod, local and regional specialties, local and artisanal chocolates, Stonewall Kitchen, and more. Offering beautiful linens, melamine, glassware, picnic accessories, hostess gifts and other tabletop delights. A little bit of Europe on old Cape Cod!

Reviewed By RichS

This little market is quite delightful as is this quaint Cape Cod town.Come here to shop during thie holiday season. If you like a wide variety of gourment items from wine to beer to cheese to assorted condiments this shop is for you. Found it from a Boston Globe article written about the shop several years ago. Have come here ever since.

5. Handcraft House

3966 Main St, Brewster, MA 02631-1500 +1 508-240-1412 [email protected] http://www.handcrafthousegallery.com
Excellent
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5.0 based on 20 reviews

Handcraft House

HandCraft House is celebrating 31 years as a landmark Cape Cod art and fine gift gallery in Brewster, Massachusetts. Opened in 1987, the store features pottery and jewelry as well as works in wood, metal, glass, paper and fabric. Built in 1870, the building now holds a remarkable collection of decorative and functional crafts. Offerings include clocks, wall sculpture, garden art, purses, tableware, wind chimes, note cards, watercolor and oil paintings, candles and a great deal more. All products sold at the HandCraft House are handmade in North America.

Reviewed By Mass413 - Ludlow, United States

Looking for something handcrafted by Cape Cod artisans? Need a gift for that hard-to-buy-for person on your list? Look no further than the HandCraft House in Brewster. Easy to find, well-kept gift shop with something for everyone. The owners are very courteous and helpful. Love this place and will definitely visit every time I'm on the Cape.

6. Hart Farm Nursery

21 Upper County Rd, Dennis Port, Dennis, MA 02639-1114 +1 508-394-2693 http://www.hartfarmnursery.com/nursery.html
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5.0 based on 23 reviews

Hart Farm Nursery

7. Fritz Glass

36 Upper County Rd, Dennis Port, Dennis, MA 02639-1119 +1 508-394-0441 [email protected] http://www.fritzglass.com
Excellent
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5.0 based on 41 reviews

Fritz Glass

Fritz Glass was founded in 1991 by the husband-and-wife team of Fritz Lauenstein and June Raymond. A Cape Cod favorite located in an unassuming gray building, Fritz Glass is home to an outstanding glass artist. The family atmosphere gathers friends here every day, as well as visitors, to watch Fritz work. Customers can purchase one-of-a-kind glass pieces and also leave with a sense of community and, perhaps, a bucket of clams that Fritz dug that morning. If you live on the Cape or are planning a vacation here, a visit to Fritz Glass will be a fabulous experience for all ages. Stop by to watch glass blowing and purchase hand blown glass! Please keep in mind that Fritz Glass is a production shop, and we don't have set hours. While anyone is welcome to come watch Fritz blow glass when he is working, we don't have a schedule for demonstrations.

Reviewed By magistra218

We just left this amazing shop with two beautifully handblown glasses and a gift for a friend. Wonderful local business with beautifully crafted items. The best part of the visit was talking with Fritz and his wife, June, as we watched Fritz blow a highball glass (almost from start to finish). Fantastic products, absolutely wonderful people. A can’t miss stop if you are in Dennis!!!

8. Yankee Ingenuity

525 Main St, Chatham, MA 02633-2216 +1 508-945-1288 [email protected] http://www.yankee-ingenuity.com
Excellent
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5.0 based on 33 reviews

Yankee Ingenuity

Yankee Ingenuity is an art gallery and gift shop featuring a unique collection of gifts, jewelry, and art, including work by many Cape Cod artists . Established in 1971, the gallery showcases the award-winning color landscape photography of Jon Vaughan and an amazing selection of jewelry, sculpture, lamps, clocks, vases, whimsical folk art and lots of other cool stuff. Open year-round.

Reviewed By jusmike - Kittery, United States

This is what every gift shop should be like. Some amazing things in here and it's hard to pick out just one thing. The owner is fantastic.

9. Titcomb's Bookshop

432 Route 6a, East Sandwich, Sandwich, MA 02537-1440 +1 508-888-2331 http://www.titcombsbookshop.com/
Excellent
85%
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5.0 based on 53 reviews

Titcomb's Bookshop

Reviewed By 601janf - East Sandwich, United States

Titcomb’s is truly a local treasure. It’s a family run business that has been here since I was a child. Their knowledge & insight of not only books but appropriate toys for different ages is so helpful. I love to visit this store and always have a wonderful experience!

10. Stage Stop Candy

411 Main St, Dennis Port, Dennis, MA 02639-1308 +1 508-394-1791 [email protected] http://www.stagestopcandy.com
Excellent
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Good
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5.0 based on 39 reviews

Stage Stop Candy

Reviewed By LIV2FLY - Olathe, United States

This is a can’t miss stop in Dennisport! Wonderful chocolate creations, delicious fudge, and fun kid’s candy novelties. They have some of the most exotic truffles, amazing chocolate covered cranberries, and gift boxes for every occasion. This is a fun place for the whole family!

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