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The Best Places to Watch Fireworks on Cape Cod
From the parade in Chatham to a concert by the Barnstable Town Band, there’s plenty to do on Cape Cod for the Fourth of July! If you’re staying at Brewster By The Sea Inn for the holiday weekend, we highly recommend celebrating America’s birthday by watching these...
The Best Fish and Chips on Cape Cod
A simple meal can be the best meal, and fish and chips are no exception! We’re fortunate to have some of the best seafood restaurants on Cape Cod within a quick drive of Brewster By The Sea Inn. Save time searching for the best fish and chips on Cape Cod with our list...
Things to Do on Cape Cod in June
June is one of our favorite months on Cape Cod: the weather is beautiful, all of our favorite shops and restaurants are open, and you miss some of the traffic that slows travelers down in the peak summer season. If you’re staying with us in June, add these awesome...
The Best Lobster Rolls on Cape Cod
Header image: Lobster roll at Arnold's in Eastham. Photo Credit: thebiblioholic/Flickr. If there’s one thing you do when you visit Cape Cod, be sure to enjoy our area’s amazing seafood! Whether it’s striped bass caught fresh in Cape Cod Bay or lobster pulled from a...
Recipe: Blueberry Crumb Pancakes
Brewster By The Sea Inn's recipe for Blueberry Crumb Pancakes are the perfect way to get your day started. Makes six to eight pancakes. Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour 3 tablespoons baking powder ¼ tablespoon salt 2 tablespoons sugar 3 eggs 1-1/4...
2019 Cape Cod Vacation Planner: Things to Do on Cape Cod
There may still be snow on the ground, but summer will be here before you know it, making now the perfect time to plan this year’s Cape Cod vacation! We don’t want you to miss out on any of the great Cape Cod events coming up, so we pulled together some of the biggest...
Recipe: Chocolate Decadence Cookies (aka World Peace Cookies)
This is a much-requested recipe. These are intense, ultra-rich cookies - perfect for dark chocolate lovers. Perhaps you might try them for your valentine? Makes about 36 Prep time: 25 minutes, plus cooking time = 1 hour total Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups...
Take a Winter “We-Treat” at Brewster By The Sea Inn
Yes, it is very quiet on the Cape in the Winter. But, yes, it is VERY QUIET on the Cape in Winter!! That’s the point! It’s the perfect place to rest, relax and rejuvenate, especially after the busy holiday season. Fewer Visitors Means Easier Access One of the...
Recipe: Brewster By The Sea Inn Granola
Our homemade granola recipe is very easy to make, and really makes the house smell warm and wonderful when you are baking it. Feel free to add raisins or other dried fruits that you enjoy! Brewster By The Sea Inn Granola Recipe Ingredients: Dry: 3 Cups...
5 Cape Cod Gifts for the Holidays
Still looking for the perfect gifts for everyone on your list this holiday season? Gift certificates make lovely gifts! Give the gift of Cape Cod memories with a gift certificate to Brewster By The Sea Inn. If you purchase a gift certificate for $350 or more by...
Recipe: Creme Brûlée French Toast
Brewster By The Sea Inn Creme Brûlée French Toast serves 8, in individual ramekins or a 9x13 pan Ingredients: Maple syrup (enough to cover bottom of pan 1/8” to 1/4”) 12 whole croissants, cut into 2” chunks 10 large eggs 3 cups half & half 2 tsp. vanilla extract...
Things to Do on Cape Cod During the Holidays
Thinking about getting away during the holidays? Look no further than Cape Cod! There are countless things to do on the Cape during the holidays, making it the perfect destination to escape from the craziness of the season for a few days. Our Top Picks: November 21:...
Things to Do on Cape Cod this Fall
Cape Cod might be known as a summer vacation destination, but our coastal peninsula still has much to offer in the fall season. The autumn months bring cooler temperatures and less crowded roads, meaning you can get out and explore the areas you may avoid from...
Best Places to Watch a Sunset in Brewster, MA
With a prime location right on Cape Cod Bay, the Cape Cod town of Brewster is the perfect place to catch a sunset any time of the year. Many times over breakfast, we ooh and aaah over the photos taken by our guests from the previous evening’s sunset. ...
A Visitor’s Guide to the Cape Cod Town of Sandwich
There’s more to the historic town of Sandwich, MA than just its unusual name. The town, which is the oldest on Cape Cod, was founded all the way back in 1637. The marshes in town reminded its founders of Sandwich, England, and they decided to name it after the English...
4 Cape Cod Ponds to Visit this Summer
Cape Cod may be known for its pristine beaches, but it’s also home to more than 1,000 ponds which cover nearly 11,000 acres. These ponds formed after a giant glacier that covered the area began to recede. We picked our four favorite ponds on the Lower Cape, all within...
Shining the Spotlight on Provincetown, MA
Photo credit HISTORY There’s a common misconception that the Pilgrims on the Mayflower sailed directly to Plymouth, but the settlers actually landed in Provincetown in 1620 where they stayed for five weeks before heading on to Plymouth. Over time, the community grew,...
A Visitor’s Guide to Chatham
Each month we’re going to shine a little light on a different town here on Cape Cod to give you some background and highlights you may want to note for your next visit to Brewster By the Sea Inn. Located in charming Brewster, MA, our idyllic and comfy B&B is...
Six Must-See Lighthouses on Iconic Cape Cod, MA
The iconic lighthouse. We all seem to be drawn to them – the romance, the nostalgia, the heroics. You may even wonder, who designed them, who built them, who kept them? During your next stay, you must include some time to check out at least one or two of our 18...
Spotlight on the Charming and Historical Town of Brewster, MA!
Each month we’re going to shine a light on a different town here on Cape Cod by giving you a bit of background and highlights to note for your next visit to Brewster By the Sea Inn. This month, we’re sticking close to home to share what we love about Brewster. With...
