Welcome to Lower Cape
Harwich
Harwich was originally called Setucket, but it was later renamed after an English seaport which Queen Elizabeth I referred to as "Happy-go-lucky Harwich" in the late 16th century. This title still holds true today, as evidenced by Harwich Port being recognized as the second happiest seaside town in the United States by Coastal Living magazine.
Brewster
Brewster offers distinctive natural features spanning over 5,000 acres of conservation land with trails for walking and biking, salt and freshwater beaches, ponds, and forest. Moreover, the cultural amenities are noteworthy, including world-renowned attractions such as a natural history museum, award-winning live theatre, renowned artists and chefs, 5-star inns that use historic architecture, farms, and educational facilities. Additionally, the town has a history steeped in stories of merchant sea captains.
Chatham
With only 16 square miles of elevated land and surrounded by water on three sides, Chatham boasts unparalleled natural beauty. This town has a distinct nautical character, with immaculate beaches, untamed barrier islands, shifting sandbars, circular coves, and countless miles of saltwater inlets.
Orleans
Orleans, located at the start of Cape Cod's northwestern journey towards Provincetown, serves as the year-round commercial hub for most Outer Cape communities. It is at this point that the Cape's primary roadways, namely Routes 6, 6A, and 28, converge at a rotary, providing drivers with multiple directions to choose from. As one moves beyond Orleans towards Provincetown, the Cape's landscape undergoes a remarkable transformation. The dense forests give way to sparse vegetation, the sky appears to widen, and one can behold sand dunes, silver marsh grass in salt marshes, and windswept moors.
