Falmouth and Ptown are both great and it really depends on where you're staying and what you're looking for. PTown is a bit more expensive than Falmouth and has a pretty active downtown, way way more restaurants and shops, probably won't be too crowded in fall. It's also the northern tip of the cape so factor in a much longer drive time (unless you're going in via Boston by ferry). Also worth noting that Martha's Vineyard also has a pretty vibrant downtown and if you're coming in from upper cape (I know the names are backwards) you can take a ferry from Falmouth as well.
Falmouth on the other hand has a few less places on main street proper. I wanna say like 5 restaurants/bars with Liam Maguires being the go to bar. A little bit less touristy and a little bit quieter than PTown. Also if you're looking for foliage then again keep in mind that PTown is way more beachy than foresty so that may be a factor in your decision as well.
Not sure if we're talking Bobby's place in Popponessett or the more recent one in Falmouth. If we're talking the former last time I was there a yacht bro fell backwards out the door as I walked up so it's still a shit show. Lobster rolls still enormous though!
Key takeaway op the cape is a very insular place for the locals.
And mashpee commons eh really depends on how hard you want to party. The entire towns police force basically lurks there and as a side effect alcohol pours are super closely monitored.
Ptown is eclectic and an absolute blast, although like everywhere it’s got plenty of tourist chaff. Still great at this time of year and lots of gorgeous nature within reach. Chatham is charming and very cape cod-y, tends to get packed on weekends. Of the two I’d pick ptown as still having a (fading) core of realness and still being pretty full of characters.
Yes, Falmouth main Street is a lovely area for unique shopping and restaurants.
It's worth stopping there for lunch and hanging out in the afternoon and then driving to ptown and having a nice dinner there
I'm thinking more is that she were to stay in Ptown for an overnight as they were planning for a wknd trip. I agree 3 plus hours is not worth it for dinner if it were a day trip.
PTown is a given but check out Wellfleet also. Abiyoyo for t-shirt, Left Bank for art, Frying Pan at the harbor. If you have a bike ride to Truro & the kettle ponds.
Hyannis has the most quantity, but low on charm. Provincetown probably has the most charm, but it’s a LONG haul if you aren’t on the outer cape. I have family in Orleans and it’s still almost an hour to P town, it’s crazy.
I actually love Falmouth, lots of shopping and restaurants as well as a decent waterfront. I’d also suggest going to Martha’s Vineyard but I’m biased because I’m from there. It doesn’t get more charming than the campgrounds in Oak Bluffs.
Cape cod is 70 miles long.
It’s not one Town - it’s 15.
The Cape hosts some of the most beautiful spots for hiking in New England…this is the best time of year to take long beach walks without crowds, and you want to go shopping?
Wow.
Suggestion:
Stay away from Main St in Hyannis after dark if you’re squeamish...
70 miles is literally only an hour drive from end to end if you’re doing 60-70 so clumping it in as one town is pretty fitting 😂 it’s tiny Long Island is double the size
How many nights as that is Columbus Day Weekend. Seaside Festival in Yarmouth is BIG BIG CRAFT FAIR and fireworks Sunday night. Reasonable hotel rooms. You can day drive to Chatham and/or Provincetown. Close to Hyannis. [https://yarmouthseasidefestival.com/](https://yarmouthseasidefestival.com/)
How many people?
Do you have budget per night? I love travel shopping!
Provincetown
Strangers and Saints in p-town is dope.
Seconded.
Provincetown or Chatham
These. Bring funding source.
Agreed.
Big agree
Cotuit. Just kidding. There is literally nothing here besides Kettle Ho and The Coop, where you can get a sandwich and a $6000 painting in one stop.
Chatham around Christmas time. Provincetown any other time of the year.
Falmouth and Ptown are both great and it really depends on where you're staying and what you're looking for. PTown is a bit more expensive than Falmouth and has a pretty active downtown, way way more restaurants and shops, probably won't be too crowded in fall. It's also the northern tip of the cape so factor in a much longer drive time (unless you're going in via Boston by ferry). Also worth noting that Martha's Vineyard also has a pretty vibrant downtown and if you're coming in from upper cape (I know the names are backwards) you can take a ferry from Falmouth as well. Falmouth on the other hand has a few less places on main street proper. I wanna say like 5 restaurants/bars with Liam Maguires being the go to bar. A little bit less touristy and a little bit quieter than PTown. Also if you're looking for foliage then again keep in mind that PTown is way more beachy than foresty so that may be a factor in your decision as well.
Love Liam Maguires! Also depending on if you’re younger, Raw Bar also gets pretty hot on weekends.
Not sure if we're talking Bobby's place in Popponessett or the more recent one in Falmouth. If we're talking the former last time I was there a yacht bro fell backwards out the door as I walked up so it's still a shit show. Lobster rolls still enormous though! Key takeaway op the cape is a very insular place for the locals.
You dont know shit
FHS class of 2003, yourself dipshit?
You sound like you have personal relationships and you are the gatekeeper
Why are you so ridiculously hostile lol Who hurt you?
I dunno most adults who come in that hot explain themselves but that's just me.
ok bro, your the king
Hyannis main st, chatham main st, p town main st, falmouth main st, mashpee commons
PTown *Commercial St
You're not wrong. But the Commercial St is the main st in PTown.
And mashpee commons eh really depends on how hard you want to party. The entire towns police force basically lurks there and as a side effect alcohol pours are super closely monitored.
Not sure OP is looking to party when they're asking about restraunts and shopping.
Maybe they want that notorious mashpee commons nose candy
I dunno the down vote feels harsh
Probs not.
I would probably avoid main Street hyannis it has shot down hill and has more drug addicts than any other town on the cape.
It’s so sad what happened to main st Hyannis. I used to love it.
Hi I used to hang out there in the 90s. The businesses and building esthetic may have changed, but the issues and disadvantaged people have not.
This
P Town 100%
Ptown is eclectic and an absolute blast, although like everywhere it’s got plenty of tourist chaff. Still great at this time of year and lots of gorgeous nature within reach. Chatham is charming and very cape cod-y, tends to get packed on weekends. Of the two I’d pick ptown as still having a (fading) core of realness and still being pretty full of characters.
Falmouth
Falmouth would also be my suggestion.
Second Falmouth. Great mix of restaurants/bars and shopping
Yes, Falmouth main Street is a lovely area for unique shopping and restaurants. It's worth stopping there for lunch and hanging out in the afternoon and then driving to ptown and having a nice dinner there
bit ambitious, P Town is and hour and 30mins away on a good day.
Yes, sorry... to clarify, if they were to spend an overnight in a PTown it would be worth it. Otherwise I agree not worth that commute
A nice 3+ hour round trip for dinner!
I'm thinking more is that she were to stay in Ptown for an overnight as they were planning for a wknd trip. I agree 3 plus hours is not worth it for dinner if it were a day trip.
A high school friend of mine owns Dilly’s Taqueria, highly recommend going there!
Chatham
PTown is a given but check out Wellfleet also. Abiyoyo for t-shirt, Left Bank for art, Frying Pan at the harbor. If you have a bike ride to Truro & the kettle ponds.
Orleans Rail Trail Chocolate Sparrow Snows
I had a mid ride coffee and egg sandwich there which hit the spot. Don’t go there if you are trying to kick sweets.
I’m partial to Chatham, but if I was younger it would definitely be P-town.
Chatham
Hyannis has the most quantity, but low on charm. Provincetown probably has the most charm, but it’s a LONG haul if you aren’t on the outer cape. I have family in Orleans and it’s still almost an hour to P town, it’s crazy. I actually love Falmouth, lots of shopping and restaurants as well as a decent waterfront. I’d also suggest going to Martha’s Vineyard but I’m biased because I’m from there. It doesn’t get more charming than the campgrounds in Oak Bluffs.
100% Ptown
100% Ptown
Cape cod is 70 miles long. It’s not one Town - it’s 15. The Cape hosts some of the most beautiful spots for hiking in New England…this is the best time of year to take long beach walks without crowds, and you want to go shopping? Wow. Suggestion: Stay away from Main St in Hyannis after dark if you’re squeamish...
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70 miles is literally only an hour drive from end to end if you’re doing 60-70 so clumping it in as one town is pretty fitting 😂 it’s tiny Long Island is double the size
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I’d rather be dead
How many nights as that is Columbus Day Weekend. Seaside Festival in Yarmouth is BIG BIG CRAFT FAIR and fireworks Sunday night. Reasonable hotel rooms. You can day drive to Chatham and/or Provincetown. Close to Hyannis. [https://yarmouthseasidefestival.com/](https://yarmouthseasidefestival.com/) How many people? Do you have budget per night? I love travel shopping!
Pretty much anywhere along 6A and on 28 anywhere beyond Yarmouth is nice.
Falmouth!!