Brewster is in Massachusetts on Cape Cod. Brewster, known as a favorite home of sea captains, is a charming bayside town. It quieter than many Cape towns and is home to Nickerson State park, a preserve of 400 acres of trails.
From Boston take I-93 south to Route 3 south to the Sagamore Bridge (Becomes Rt. 6). Brewster's exit is at Route 134 off of Route 6, approximately 40 minutes from the Sagamore Bridge and 1.75 hours from Boston.
From Providence or points south take I-95 north to I-195 to Route 25 south to the Bourne Bridge (I-495 also becomes Route 25). At the rotary (traffic circle) on the Cape side, go almost all the way around and travel along the Canal to Route 6 east. Exit at Route 134, approximately 40 minutes from the Sagamore Bridge.
Bike the Cape Cod Rail Trail Nickerson State Park. Free parking. This 22 mi (35 km) bike trail follows an old railroad bed through several towns. Check their website or call them to check for closures. Rent your bike at Rail Trail Bike & Kayak, Snow Rd., +1 508-896-9200. Park there for the trail, get your bike fixed... they do it all.
Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority, +1-800-352-7155, [1][dead link]. Bus service throughout Cape Cod. No Sunday service.
Struna Galleries, 3873 Route 6A, ☏ +1 508 255-6618. Timothy Struna's pen-and-inks, watercolors and acrylics featuring Cape landscapes and houses. (updated Jun 2018)
Underground Gallery, 673 Satucket Rd, ☏ +1 508 896-6850. Year round. Daily in season. Watercolors by Karen North Wells. Amazing gallery supported by tree trunks and under tons of earth. (updated Jun 2018)
Winstanley-Roark Fine Arts, 2759 Route 6A, ☏ +1 508 896-1948. Daily in summer. Spring and fall M-Sa. Oils and pastels by Robert K. Roark and fine art photography by Anita Winstanley Roark. Framing services. (updated Jun 2018)
Sunset from Brewster41.754-70.1161The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, 869 Main St, ☏ +1 508 896-3867, fax: +1 508-896-8844. June 1-Sept 30 Daily, 9:30-4; October–March W-Su, 11AM-3PM; April–May W-Su 10AM-4PM. Exhibits and explore the flora and fauna of Cape Cod on their 80 acre (.32 km)site. This two floor museum is full of many exhibits and displays that are interactive and geared toward children. The whole family can enjoy exhibits on whales, indigenous birds, fish, frogs, turtles, snakes, and many more. In addition to the exhibits, the museum offers three nature trails and guided field walks. (updated Jun 2018)
Stony Brook Grist Mill, 830 Stony Brook Rd, ☏ +1 508 896-6745. Built on the foundations of a vintage 1873 woolen mill, contains old milling equipment and a 100-year-old loom. Adjacent herring run teems with fish in April and early May. Free. Bag of corn $2. (updated Jun 2018)
41.7611-70.03332Nickerson State Park, ☏ +1 508-896-3491. Rte. 6A (Route 6, Exit 12, left off ramp). Mid-Apr.-Mid Oct. Over 420 campsites on 1900 acres, eight miles of roads, an eight mile bike path that connects to the 25 mile Cape Cod Rail Trail. Stocked trout ponds and swimming at Flax Pond. Cape Cod Bay is within walking or bicycling distance. You can swim and canoe at Flax Pond; recreational programs offered by park staff. (updated Jun 2018)
41.752222-70.1211113Windmill VIllage (Next to Drummer Boy Park), ☏ +1 508 896-9521. Home of the Higgins Farm Windmill & Harris Black House. The park is on a wide-open meadow with the windmill on one end and a gazebo in the field on the other end. In the middle is a playground and swing set. Free, donations welcome. (updated Feb 2019)
The Captain's Golf Course, 1000 Freeman's Way, toll-free: +1-877-843-9081. Two practice greens, a driving range, electric and pull carts, club rentals. (updated Jun 2018)
Emerald Hollow Farm, 235 Run Hill Rd, ☏ +1 508-685-6811. Emerald Hollow Farm offers gentle, guided, "walking", trail rides through the Brewster Punkhorn Parklands on their well-mannered, trained horses. These trail rides are safe and great for children, and are available 7 days a week by appointment only. (updated Jun 2018)
Brewster has numerous galleries and shops to browse.
Brewster General Store, 1935 Main St, ☏ +1 508 896-3744. A fixture since the mid 1800s, this place has a little something for everyone. Try the ice cream here at the Brewster Scoop, known for their rich flavors, and huge portion sizes. (updated Jun 2018)
Local Flavor (Lunch and Bagel), 302 Underpass Rd, ☏ +1 508 896-1234. Local Flavor has a wide variety of breakfast options such as bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and even some of their own breakfast specialties. (updated Jun 2018)
Chillingsworth, 2449 Main St, ☏ +1 508 896-3640. Housed on a 300 year-old estate. Top notch and expensive. "Best restaurant on Cape Cod", according to the New York TImes. (updated Jun 2018)
Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club, 2907 Main St, ☏ +1 508 896-9000. Large oceanfront resort on over 400 acres. Enjoy a game of golf at this challenging course, or visit Linx Tavern onsite to enjoy appetizing local seafood and unique meat dishes. (updated Jun 2018)
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