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:: Brewster
Points of Interest
The Grist Mill and Herring Run, the
Brewster Flats, Brewster Ladies' Library, Cape Cod Museum of Natural History,
Bayside beaches, Brewster General Store, Brewster Fire & History Museum,
Bassett Wild Animal Farm, Nickerson State Park, Cape Cod Rail Trail.
- Staying in Brewster:
Hotels, Motels & Resorts,
B&B's & Inns,
Lower Cape Rentals,
Last-Minute Lodging
- Brewster Photo
Gallery
- More info below: About,
History, Events,
Beaches, Places of Worship,
Museums, Libraries
- Crosby Mansion
- The Brewster Flats
- Punkhorn
Parklands
About Brewster
Considered by some
to be Cape Cod's most picturesque town, Brewster captures the heart of anyone
who loves the quaint and the quiet. Known as the "sea captain's town",
Brewster was once part of Harwich before it broke off on its own. Many of the
beautiful old mansions built by sea captains are now inns. All its saltwater
beaches are on the Cape Cod Bay, where you can walk out for a mile at low tide.
In addition, Brewster offers first class golfing, dining, and bike trails. This
lovely town has become the de facto "Wedding Capital of Cape Cod" because of
its many small and larger inns which cater to weddings. From the Brewster
General Store, to numerous antique stores and small bed & breakfasts,
Brewster is a slow-paced town, ideal for vacationing couples or families with
older children.
History
Brewster (pop. 8,376) was
settled in 1659 and named for the "pious Elder of Plymouth" William Brewster.
It wasn't until 1803 that the wealthy citizens of Brewster decided to split
from Harwich and incorporate as their own town. Many prosperous sea captains
built their homes there. Shipping was a big industry, as was salt making which
culminated with over 60 saltworks scattered throughout town in the mid-1800's.
Daffodils in full bloom at the
Brewster General Store in Brewster, MA
Special Events
"Brewster in Bloom"
is the annual Spring Festival celebrates the daffodil display of over 100,000
bulbs during their blooming season. "Brewster in Bloom" exemplifies community
spirit and offers events such as concerts, golf tournament, arts & crafts,
flea market, garden tea party and a parade. Usually held the first weekend in
May.
In the summer months come by and enjoy the Brewster Town Band during one
of their free outdoor concerts at the beach.
Beaches
- Breakwater: off Route 6A
- Crosby Landing: off Route 6A on Crosby Landing Road
- Ellis Landing: off Route 6A Ellis Landing
- Paines Creek: off Route 6A on Paines Creek Road
- Robbins Hill: off Route 6A on Lower Road
- Long Pond: Mammon Drive off Crowells Bog Road near Harwich town line,
Route 124
- Upper Mill Pond: Run Hill Road off Route 6A
Places of Worship
- Northside United Methodist Church, 701 Airline Road (at Satucket):
508-385-8622
- Our Lady of the Cape, Stony Brook Road: 508-385-3252
- Immaculate Conception, Route 6A: 508-385-3252
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 423 Freeman's Way:
508-896-9863
- First Parish Unitarian-Universalist, 1969 Main Street:
508-896-5577
- Trinity Lutheran Church, 1883 Main Street: 508-896-3396
- Brewster Baptist Church, 1848 Main Street: 508-896-3381
- Cape Cod Covenant Church, 11 Satucket Road: 508-385-2223
- Cape Cod Bible Alliance Church, 3600 Main Street: 508-896-2453
- Baha'i Faith, call for location of meetings: 508-385-2644
- First Church of Christ Scientist, Route 6A, Main Street & Foster
Road: 508-896-5250
Museums
- The Brewster Historical Society Museum, Route 6A next to the Sea
Camps: 508-896-8495
- Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Route 6A, Box 1710:
508-896-3867
- Higgins Farm Windmill & Harris Black House, Route 6A near Museum
of Natural History
- New England Fire & History Museum, 1439 Main Street:
508-896-5711
Libraries
- Brewster Ladies' Library, Main Street: 508-896-3913
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