A unique gallery filled with art by 35+ Lower and Outer Cape Cod artists. Something for everyone…read morein many mediums. Make this a planned stop on your trip to Orleans, You won't be disappointed. Sue A

This little gallery is very special in terms of it's fascinating history and the enthusiasm of the…read moreartist/volunteers. Truly local art with both established and emerging artists. A quaint and very Cape Cod experience. It's worth the trip!

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..

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!)

Bao's gallery in Barnstable has some of the most unique and extraordinary art. The art is…read morebeautifully exhibited in a two floor gallery that is airy and contemporary and wonderful to be in. On display are the works of numerous artists many but not all of Asian descent. The subject matter ranges from gorgeous landscapes, to people to highly detailed still objects. I was blown away and could easily indulge in multiple pieces were it not for the hefty price tag. Art ranges from $3k to $25k. These pieces are true investments. The experience of visiting this gallery whether you walk away with art or not is well worth it.

Lovely art..ask to see artist Ann Solomon Schwartz's work. Very nice gallery owner as well.read more

I remember visiting the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History as a child and remembered it being a…read morepretty cool place. Now as a parent with a young child and as adult this place is awesome! Situated along 6A in Brewster towards Dennis CCMNH is a gem of a find. Admission is free for kids under 3, to learn more about the natural history of Cape Cod, $8 for kids 3-12, $15 for ages 13-64, and $12 for 65+. You get so much for your admission (although there is a slight upcharge of $5 to be able to enter the butterfly enclosure) and it is only a few dollars more to purchase a membership. You can explore the physical museum and learn about the natural history of Cape Cod and the local Native Americans, see the live honey bee hive, read and see exhibits that display native birds and species to Cape Cod, bring the kiddos to the interactive kids section (which does include live reptiles), and head downstairs where there is an impressive aquatic collection of local sea creatures, which includes turtles, fish, horseshoe crabs, seahorses, jelly fish, and more. The museum itself is well maintained and clean. Beyond the museum is the preservation of protected land. There are multiple walking trails (that yes we have easily used our jogger stroller on, but of course do not walk outside of the trail out of respect for wildlife preservation) to explore. The trails are well labeled and many display the names of native fauna. If the tide is low you can even take the walk down to Wing Island through marshland. Wing Island is beautiful and offers two walking trail points to the beach. The views are pristine and a perfect representation of the Brewster flats and classic Cape Cod beaches. You do not need to be a active athlete to enjoy the trails and apart from the stairs down to the beach everything else is relatively flat. CCMNH also offers guided tours of the area with insights regarding Cape Cod nature and history should you be interested. Although we have not taken advantage of all the programming that CCMNH has to offer there is a calendar during the busier tourist season that is full of different conservation, family, and camp events. You can easily spend half a day here if you explored the full museum and nature trails. This is a place where there is something for everyone and the payment in admission is a worthy investment in the preservation of what makes Cape Cod so remarkable. We look forward to our next visit!

Every time I come here, at least one staff member is extremely rude. It's expensive and it's one of…read morethe only museums on cape that doesn't allow library passes or any wic discounts, which discourages the locals from enjoying it and learning about the local history. The high entrance fee you pay doesn't pay for the whole museum, either. You have to pay extra to see butterflies, and even more extra to feed them. The website and front desk say they take cash but they refused to take it. When I insisted and pointed to sign saying they take cash the worker announced loudly in front of a lobby of people not to let me kids in, we haven't paid! (I was holding the cash while we waited for change to come from another part of the museum) . The staff(or volunteer) in the aquarium was I extremely rude too. This museum is meant for children and to show such little tolerance for their questions and curiosity is sad. On the contrary the science center staff was kind and engaging, but it didn't make up for the salty taste the negative experience made. Beyond that, several parts of grounds were in disrepair and even dangerous. It needs some upkeep, some training, and to be part of the community in a way they currently are not.

I recently went to Blue Water Fish Rubbings on Main Street in Chatham and was really impressed with…read morethis art that uses real fish, shells, etc to brush color onto and then rub onto fabric, rice paper etc. Here you can find the real deal made on Cape Cod t-shirts, hats, clothing, It is a very cool ancient Japanese art and you should see it! The artist is great to talk to and overall this is a shop that is highly recommended. Check out the web site; www.bluewaterfishrubbings.com

Great, unique product. I can't say enough about the store. I love the fish print designs from shark…read moreto eel. They even have children's shirts and sweatshirts with the fish prints. The owner was there who does the fish prints and she can explain the whole process to you. She actually uses real fish to do the imprints. They are very colorful and almost ty died looking. It is a very cool process and I have never seen anything like it before.

Sedona has put together a wonderful group of artists that represent many media types, many styles…read moreand all differently expressive. Her own unique style of painting and capturing the spirit of Cape Cod ties the Art Stars together perfectly. Visiting her studio on Shady Drive is a real treat. I have my own CC art original now hanging in my kitchen.

Beautiful gardens to explore, especially in late summer when the hydrangeas are in full boom…read more Stroll through peaceful paths, past flowing water features, check out the amazingly pristine rare vintage automobile collection, see a windmill, and take a ride on the merry-go-round. They have a good little cafe to grab a bite, but you can also bring your own picnic lunch and enjoy it at whatever favorite spot you find.

We met family for a visit to the Gardens and Museum on a beautiful Summer Friday. Our relatives had…read morea membership so I didn't even notice the entrance fee but I would have paid whatever it was as this was a gorgeous place to walk around. We were a week after the Hydrangea Festival ended and while the flowers don't just disappear, they were not all as vibrant as I'm sure they had been two weeks prior. I love hydrangeas and have several types growing on my property so it was great to be able to see other varieties and colors. I had no idea this type of acreage existed on the cape- (you mean it's NOT all ice cream and traffic?!) The gardens were exquisite. I was told that they are all maintained by volunteers! We saw no maintenance or staff doing anything other than helping guests enjoy their visit. The new children's area was fun for 50-somethings and 70-somethings in our crew. There is a school on the property and I cannot imagine a more fun way to learn in nature! The carousel was a hit, as was the automobile museum in a gorgeous building. The exhibit about cranberry bogs and the wetu on site paid appropriate homage to the Indigenous People in this region. If you have the time, this is a must-see on the Cape. While there is a lot of walking involved, the property has electric golf cart vehicles that can transport visitors around the property. I would definitely return!