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The Villages of Harwich

The Villages of HARWICH welcome you!

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WELCOME TO THE HARWICHES

Seven villages at the elbow of Cape Cod make up the Town of Harwich. These are the North, South, East and West Harwiches, Harwich Center, Harwich Port and Pleasant Lake. Here we have miles of windswept, white sand beaches. Nantucket Sound has an abundance of beaches for the salt-water lovers. If you prefer fresh water, we have many beautiful fresh water ponds to choose from.

Three protected harbors offer opportunities for fishing, scuba diving, or boating and sailing, like Wychmere Harbor, one of the most scenic harbors in the world. There are several overlooks on Route 28 from which you can view the harbor activity. Or pack up the family for a day of hiking, biking, bird watching, swimming and sightseeing along the 23 mile bike trail winding through unpsoiled woods, working cranberry bogs and stretches of shimmering ponds.

The seven villages of Harwich offer unique shopping opportunities, historic sites, and sports recreation. Dining establishments cover a range of settings from elegant to take-out. Fresh Atlantic seafood attracts fine diners year-round. Cultural resources abound in the Harwiches, with galleries showcasing their works of fine arts, Brooks Academy Museum displaying historic artifacts local to this area, performing arts at the Harwich Junior Theater, music at the Town Band Concerts and outdoor art shows organized by the local Art Guild.

If you plan on a vacation and are in need of a great place to stay, check out the excellent selection of B & B host homes, old-fashioned country inns and respectfully restored antique houses. Many of the lodgings provide private, self-contained cottages and cabins for weekly rental. And there is always an exceptional selection of comfortable motels, motor courts, hotels, and resorts.

Harwich is busy every season during the year. As Summer fades into Fall, and our beautiful Indian Summer, you may want to experience the slower autumn pace here. Winter, usually mild beacuse of our salt water surroundings, is still active with things to do for the entire family. Our glorious Springtime may be our best kept secret, with lots of pre-summer activities planned. Visit us in any season and experience our special brand of hospitality!

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Information Booth

Route 28, Harwich Port, 800-441-3199 or (508) 432-1600

In the Municipal Parking Area along with public rest rooms. Pick up additional information about events and special places of interest.

Information Sign

Main St., Harwich Center (at Getty Gas Station)

Beaches

Fresh Water

Bucks Pond

Fernandez Bog, Long Pond Dr.

Hinckleys Pond

Sand Pond, Great Western Rd.

Seymours Pond, Route 124

Wixen Memorial, Cahoon Rd.

Salt Water

Atlantic Ave

Bank St.

Belmont Rd.

Brooks Rd.

Earle Rd.

Grey Neck

Jenkins

Merkel Beach

Neel Rd.

Pleasant Bay

Pleasant Rd.

Red River

Sea St.

Wah Wah Taysee Rd.

Wyndemere Bluffs

Zylpha Rd.

Boat Ramps

Allens Harbor

Herring River

Herring Run

Long Pond

Round Cove

Saquatucket Harbor

Brooks Academy Museum

80 Parallel St., Harwich, (508) 432-8089

Conservation Lands

Herring River - Route 28, West Harwich

Herring Run - Bell s Neck Rd ., North Rd ., Depot St.

Hawks Nest Pond - Oliver's Pond, Hawk Nest Pond

Thompson s Field - Route 39, Chatham Rd.

Disposal Area

209 Queen Ann Rd., Harwich (508) 430-7557

Fire Stations

203 Bank St., Harwich Port, Business (508) 430-7546, Emergency (508) 432-2323

Route 137, East Harwich

Sisson Road, Harwich

Fire Prevention and Inspections (508) 430-7548

Harbors

Harbor Master - Saquatucket Harbor, Route 28, Harwich Port (508) 430-7532

Harbor Master's Workshop - Bank Street Harwich Port (508) 430-7529

Allen Harbor, Lower County Rd., Harwich Port

Wychmere Harbor, Route 28, Harwich Port

Harwich High School

Oak St., Harwich (508) 432-0340

Libraries

Brooks Library, 732 Main St., Harwich Center (508) 432-1799

Chase Library, Route 28, West Harwich (508) 432-2610

Harwich Port Library, 49 Lower Bank St., Harwich Port (508) 432-3320

Medi Center Five

525 Long Pond Dr., Harwich (508) 432-4100

Police Department, Sisson Rd., Harwich

Business 430-7541

Emergency (508) 432-1212

Recreation & Youth Center

Sisson Rd., Harwich (508) 430-7553

Senior Center / Albro House

Main St., Harwich Center (508) 430-7550

Town Hall

732 Main St., Harwich Center (508) 430-7514

United States Post Offices

Harwich, 1484 Route 39, Harwich (508) 432-1050

Harwich Port, 10 P.O. Square, Harwich Port (508) 432-0272

South Harwich, 944 Main St., South Harwich (508) 432-6629

West Harwich, 216 Main St., West Harwich (508) 432-0948

Whitehouse Baseball Field

Oak St. (Behind High School), Harwich Center

Information Service - The Harwich Chamber of Commerce invites the public to visit the Information Booth on Route 28 in Harwich Port from Memorial Day Week-end through Columbus Day Week-end, 9 AM - 5PM . Their staff will assist you in every possible way. Throughout the rest of the year, you may address your inquiries to the Executive Secretary at The Harwich Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 34, Harwich Port, MA 02646 (508) 432-1600 l-800-441-3199

CREDITS

Photo Credits: Frederick G. Volpicelli

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