The Town of Brewster for Couples

Considering its status as a tourist destination, you might think it odd that the Cape Cod town of Brewster does not have a single hotel or motel within its borders. But a call to the local Chamber of Commerce will confirm that, besides the famed Ocean Edge Resort, they only have B&Bs (defined as having three rooms or less) and inns there, which all adds to the charm of the place and makes it a terrific place for visiting couples to stay.

For more adventurous couples, there is, of course, camping at Nickerson State Park, which at 400 acres is by far the largest park on Cape Cod. It's one of the most popular campgrounds in all of Massachusetts and recently completed a $2million upgrade, which has further enhanced the beautiful setting that includes miles of hiking trails and eight freshwater ponds.

While it lacks the kind of town center that epitomizes most other Cape Cod towns, Route 6A, already one of the most scenic roads in New England, is perhaps its most picturesque as it winds through Brewster.

At its heart is the Brewster General Store, located at 1935 Main Street. The building was originally a church when it was built in 1852, but was converted into a general store just six years after completion. It's a real slice of Americana, selling everything from toys to cards, cooking supplies, jams, candies, and lots of small knick-knacks.

With sea captains homes, antique shops, art galleries and restaurants dotted all along the main drag, the town certainly has its charms, so much so, in fact, that it is considered by some to be the wedding capital of Cape Cod. There are dozens of unique locations from which wedding couples can say their vows, including 300 acres of beaches and several inns and stately homes that specialize in weddings.

Stony Brook Grist Mill is one of the oldest water-powered grist mills in the country, and still grinds cornmeal on summer weekends. You can actually buy a bag for $2.00 and bake your own cornbread.

The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History is a source of great pride for the town of Brewster, and rightly so. It's a fascinating place to visit. You can learn all about the natural history of the Cape and there are several lovely trails that will take you through salt marshes, forests, and beach.

History-loving couples will also get a kick out of the New England Fire and History Museum which offers a glimpse back to the days when firemen fought fires in horse-drawn trucks with hand pumps and buckets. There are 35 antique fire engines on display as well as lots of other firefighting memorabilia.

Brewster’s only coastline faces the Cape Cod Bay, where the water is a little cooler and the waves a little less impressive than on the south side,. Nonetheless, Breakwater beach is a favorite, particularly at low tide when its tidal flats extend out almost a mile into the bay.

Sporting Couples

While their on-field success over the years has been modest, notching just one league championship in 2000, their games are always a terrific way to spend a late afternoon.

Home games are played at Stoney Brook Field, which is located behind the Stony Brook Elementary School on Underpass Road.

If your sport is golf, rather than baseball, one of the best golf courses on Cape Cod is located in Brewster, the Nicklaus Design golf course at Ocean Edge Resort. It's a private course, for use only by members and resort guests, and offers a challenging 72 par course with rolling landscapes and dramatic elevation changes.

In addition to golf, the resort offers 2 tennis courts, a 26-mile bike trail, six swimming pools and a cardio room and fitness center.