Dennis Information

 

Dennis Information

Drone View of Chapin Beach

The quiet, beach-oriented nature of Dennis perhaps derives from its namesake, the Reverend Josiah Dennis, pastor of Yarmouth’s East Parish. He would probably approve of the town’s lack of commercial development, its ten town beaches, and seven conservation areas. Rev. Dennis’ saltbox home, the Josiah Dennis Manse, is open to the public with rooms decorated in the style of the minister’s day. Further along Route 6A on Scargo Lake is Scargo Hill Tower built on the highest spot in the area at 160 feet above sea level. From the top of the 38-step tower, you can see from Barnstable Harbor to the west to Provincetown in the east. Also on Route 6A is the Cape Playhouse, converted in 1927 from an 1820 Unitarian Church. Basil Rathbone, Bette Davis, Gregory Peck, and Henry Fonda are among the famous actors who have graced the boards. Also on the grounds, the Cape Museum of Fine Arts houses a collection 500 works by Cape-associated artists. Also nearby down Corporation Road is Dennis’ best known beach, Corporation Beach. Named for a packet landing owned by a corporation of townspeople, the white sand beach surrounded by low dunes is open to the public. Dennis’ hiking trails, all open to the public, include Crowes Pasture Conservation Area off South Street at the end of Quivet Cemetery in East Dennis, and the 87 acre Fresh Pond Conservation Area off Route 134. 

 

Town Location

Southeastern Massachusetts, on Cape Cod. Bordered by Cape Cod Bay on the north, Brewster and Harwich on the east, Nantucket Sound on the south, and Yarmouth on the west. Dennis is 76 miles southeast of Boston and 260 miles from New York City. Town offices are located on Old Main street, P.O. Box 1419, South Dennis, MA 02660-1419. The Main number is 508-394-8300.

Albatross Fishing

Sesuit Harbor
East Dennis
 

Barbara's Bike & Sport Equip

430 Route 134 
Dennis
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Bass River Cruise & Howie's Kayaks

109 Rte 28
West Dennis
 

Bluefish Charters

209 Setucket Road
Dennis
We fish beautiful Cape Cod Bay for striped bass and bluefish

Cape Cod Museum of Art

Route 6A
Dennis
art exhibitions and education

Cape Cod Parasail & Jet Ski

357 Sesuit Neck Road
East Dennis
 

Cape Cod Pleasure Cruise

140 Main Street
West Dennis
 

Cape Cod Rail Trail

Route 134
Dennis
The Cape Cod Rail Trail follows a former railroad right-of-way for 22 miles through the towns of Dennis, Harwich, Brewster, Orleans, Eastham and Wellfleet. Its paved surface, few hills, and well-marked automobile crossings make it ideal for cyclists

Cape Cod Waterways Boat Rental

16 Route 28
Dennisport
Located right on the banks of the Swan Pond River - kayaks, canoes, or paddleboats

Cape Playhouse

Route 6A
Dennis
Live Theater. Wonderful Summer Stock Location & Productions.

 
 
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