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Harwich Port
Harwich Port is a village in the Town of Harwich, named after the
port of Harwich in Essex, England, and situated in the southeastern
part of the town, along Nantucket Sound. Lively and attractive,
Harwich Port borders Harwich Center, West Harwich, and the town
of Chatham.
Port Summer Nights is a festive music
stroll along Route 28 that takes place
every Wednesday night in July and
August and draws hundreds of music
lovers to Harwich Port’s main drag.
With its easy access to the sound, Harwich Port has had a long
history of seafaring. It’s three harbors—Allen, Wychmere and
Saquatucket—provide full-marine services, dockage, moorings,
with Saquatucket boasting a pair of seafood restaurants and a
seasonal ferry to Nantucket.
Saquatucket Municipal Harbor Marina is a
newly renovated and expanded full-service
marina offering berths for nearly 200 boats
of all kinds, as well as slips for short-term
visitors. Home to a number of large fishing
vessels, there is also a seal-watching cruise
to Monomoy Island and ferry service to
Nantucket from the harbor. You can grab a
bite on the waterfront at the casual Dockside
Seafood Shack right at the marina next to
the harbormaster’s office.
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Main Street (Route 28) has its share of interesting shops, art
galleries, cozy pubs, and a range of eateries from fine-dining
restaurants to outdoor sandwich cafes. Throughout the area
are historic homes and inns and stately churches of different
denominations. There is a charming nine-hole golf course, the
Harwich Port Golf Course, within walking distance of the village
center. The popular Bank Street Beach is perfect for sunbathing,
swimming, and beachcombing, and Merkel Beach, a small public
beach, is a beautiful spot not far from Wychmere Harbor, which is
itself a perfect vista ready for photographers.
Harwich Port was once ranked by Coastal Living Magazine as the
second happiest seaside town in America, so it is a much-desired
location for both visitors and residents. There are beautifully
restored antique properties in the village, as well as Cape Cod
ranch houses, summer beach cottages, and multi-million-dollar
waterfront properties with expansive grounds and private docks.
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