Adorable collections all from local artists... fresh and modern seaside fun! You can spend as much…read moreor as little money as you want, and owner Jen Villa is always throwing interesting events at the shop as well. Definitely a must to stop in if you're in the mid-Cape area or coming to/from the ferry boats in Hyannis. I still have a mental list of things I aim to buy as gifts for friends soon!

Love this classic Cape Cod shop featuring local artist! Best place to buy gifts anytime of the…read moreyear. This is great for tourists or year round residents!

What a great museum to visit when in town. Learned so much as I walked through the rooms…read more Read through the history and truly left feeling like I learned more than walking in and that all you can really want from a museum. The staff was pleasant in the front and provided great information. Museum is not large. Didn't feel overwhelmed by all the rooms. Definitely a must visit!

The JFK Museum is located in the heart of Main St in Hyannis. The museum has 2 floors, with most of…read morethe exhibits of interest housed on the first floor. By exhibits, it's mostly pictures and historical context rather than many actual artifacts, so I totally get all the negative reviews questioning it's merits as an actual museum. As most of my historical knowledge was that of what I learned about JFK in school and some sites I visited in Dallas, the chronological layout of the place did give me a bit of historical overview of his life at various times, as well as his family. While the museum could have used some more film rooms and actual artifacts of JFK, it's perfectly fine as a rainy day activity while visiting Cape Cod. While the cost of admission isn't that expensive, it is a bit pricey for what you actually get as a "museum experience" as a whole. There is a small gift shop if you're interested in purchasing souvenirs. Overall, I'd rate the JFK Hyannis Museum a 3.5 out of 5, but feel the place could have made better use of the 2nd floor and made more of an effort to include actual artifacts in the exhibits.

Loved stopping by the Fritz glass studio! They were so nice and welcoming, and had very cool work…read moreall over the shelves. I walked away with a new cup, and definitely would come back. There are a few benches to watch them blow glass, and it's a very awesome place. Prices are good and make sense for what you're getting!

the creations dazzle! the folks a delight! right down the road from "bare assed bridge*" on Upper…read moreCounty Rd. And if your timing is good, you may get to witness the magic of glass crafting in real time. My Grandfather, aka Papa, used to call that bridge by that name... seems pretty clear that that was a popular place for skinny-dipping. (ya even a bit of local history!)

The Cross Rip Gallery is a gem in Harwich Port. The art work represented puts the gallery in the…read moreupper eschelon of galleries on Cape Cod. You won't find touristy art here, but you will find sophisticated yet playful expressive and creative art by both established and emerging artists. Definitely worth a visit.

I am a total fan of the Cross Rip Gallery since I discovered it about a year ago. Georgene Riedl,…read moreowner extraordinaire, has created this gem in Harwich Port. She represents some amazing artists in a variety of mediums from watercolor to oil to mixed media to sculpture. Her opening receptions are delightful with delicious refreshments and an opportunity to mingle with artists and "appreciaters" alike. Georgene's salons, featuring artists doing a "show-and-tell" about their creative process, are a plus. I encourage all to visit the Cross Rip Gallery and see first-hand what so many have already discovered.

A fantastic gallery of carvings and painting.vs depicting marine wildlife. The undersea paintings…read moreare amazingly realistic. This is a very low key gallery,with well priced local art. If you are fortunate enough to be there on a day when the owner is in residence you are in for a real treat. A welcome addition to the Cape Cod art scene..

Looking at the website, it suggests the house is open to walk throughs but when I went there were…read moreguided hourly tours. Asked if I could visit the bookstore and person at the desk was like "let me think about it. ok you can look around." very strange vibes and how it operates in practice doesn't seem to match what is on the website. as some other reviewers have noted your service may vary depending on "vibes" or whatever. hard pass.

Learned so much about Edward Gorey and his lovely home on Cape Cod. The museum consists of the…read morefirst level of the house and features Edward's belongings and works. I was amazed to see the Tony he won for Dracula in person. The museum is a sight to behold with so many treasures to look through. We enjoyed the scavenger hunt you can complete while walking through the museum (though we could not find the final items needed for a prize) and the docent tour. Our docent Mary Anne was amazing. She really knew so much about Edward Gorey and his life. I loved learning about his love of cats and knowing that the museum still has cats who live on premise today, as well as the charitable giving that has continued well after his death to local animal charities. Well worth a visit. Be sure to drop by the gift shop afterwards as they have a ton of books, shirts, and memorabilia to choose from.

This is a great find! It's just behind Main Street. There were four artists showing. Jewelry, glass…read moreblowing, pastels and oil. All were reasonably priced (that's coming from my San Francisco lens) if I wasn't embarking on becoming a gypsy, I definitely would have bought a piece or two. This place is well worth a stop in, then open your wallet and buy something!

I can see this is not a tourist trap, since I am just the fourth reviewer in ten years. Full…read moredisclosure, I did not think I was giving five stars when I was looking at places to visit, approaching from the outside, paying at the desk. What changed? So, here's our story. The desk said they would join us to a walking tour already in progress. The tour guides just circle the house, and so you would then leave the tour at the point you entered. In our case, the guide walked downstairs with a lady who immediately took her leave, so we had the tour guide to ourselves. (Good reason to visit places off-season.) As we walked around the rooms, she was explaining things, I was reading, photographing, asking questions, sometimes that didn't have answers... and I started to get the distinct impression that this is a truly local place reflecting what life is like in Centerville. And that's my favorite type of museum. Well. Let me tell you. Because it was just us, the guide started talking a little bit more about stuff that interested us, like some of the local history and families behind the place. And bit by bit, they softened, with smiles, and let us explore things that may not always be on view to the public. And I won't go into details on this public review. But that is how you feel like family instead of a tourist. And by the time we were done looking at the dresses, and the mannequins, and the armaments, and the anchovies, and orangutans, and breakfast cereals, and fruit bats... Oh, right. Centerville. Come on a day when it's not crowded, and I bet you'll come away with the five star sentiment yourself.

I've visited here twice, and both times the guides were knowledgeable and informative. I highly…read morerecommend a visit! Diana Rubino Brewster, Cape Cod