2010 Population: 12,243 The Town of Harwich is
a resort and residential community located on the south side of the Cape peninsula, with an extensive shoreline on Nantucket Sound.
Harwich was settled around 1665, and incorporated in 1694. The early economy of Harwich included agriculture and maritime industries and its history has
included boom and bust cycles from the earliest days of the community. When the whaling industry collapsed with the discovery of oil, the Harwich community's emphasis
shifted to cod fishing. By 1802, 15 to 20 ships were shore fishing and another four ships were cod fishing in Newfoundland and Labrador, and by 1851, there
were 48 ships employing 577 men and bringing in thousands of tons of cod and mackerel. The eventual decline of the fishing industry in Harwich by the latter part
of the 19th century was caused by increases in the size of ships which eventually outstripped the shallow port's ability to house them. Harwich residents turned to the development of
cranberry bogs and resorts for summer visitors, working side-by-side with Portuguese immigrants. The first Harwich resort hotel opened in 1880 and both the cranberry and the tourist industries
remain substantial parts of Harwich's economy. |
Come to the Cape Cod you remember....
Our adorable Inn is family owned and operated. Our spotless rooms are reminiscent of ?Olde Cape Cod?: wallpaper, wainscoting, charming touches. All of our rooms are non-smoking. In our ground level inn, all our rooms overlook our sparkling oversized pool, where you can relax poolside on our lounge chairs and feel the gentle breezes. We also have a family picnic area with a gas grill. Walk to warm water ocean beach!
We are located in West Harwich, a wonderful Cape Cod town that truly has kept that? Cape Cod quaintness? Located past the traffic congestion that plagues the mid-cape, Harwich has great restaurants, adorable shops, fun-filled activities for the kids (mini-golf, trampolines, bumper boats, batting cages, go-carts, etc.) fishing, golf, kayaking and the list goes on...... There is a ferry to Nantucket, wonderful bike and conservation trails, museums, playhouse, movie theater and best of all, beautiful beaches! Pleasant Rd. Beach, a warm water ocean beach, is just a 10 minute walk from our inn.
169 Main Street Rt. 28, West Harwich, MA
phone: 508-432-2101
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Lightning, Thunder, Heavy Rain Pound Cape Cod in Overnight Hours Wednesday July 09, 2025 |
HARWICH ? An extremely strong line of thunder, lightning, and heavy downpours are rolling across Cape Cod in the overnight hours Wednesday. Police and fire departments were responding to multiple calls for alarms sounding shortly after 2 a.m. The National Weather Service had issued a Flood Watch for Barnstable County for the early [?]
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Ducklings rescued from storm drain in Harwich Wednesday July 09, 2025 |
? HARWICH ? Harwich Animal Control shared this video of ducklings being rescued from a storm drain in Harwich on Tuesday as their frantic mother watched nearby.
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Traffic crash closes ?alley? section of Route 6 near Harwich/Dennis town line Monday July 07, 2025 |
HARWICH ? A two-vehicle crash occurred in Harwich about 2:30 PM Monday. The collision on the ?alley? section near the Harwich/Dennis town line shutdown the roadway while the scene was worked. One person was transported to Cape Cod Hospital. Mass State Police are investigating the cause of the crash.
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Cape Cod Healthcare to host fifteen July blood drives Monday July 07, 2025 |
HYANNIS ? Cape Cod Healthcare is hosting fifteen blood drives for the month of July beginning tomorrow, July 8, 2025, with a drive starting at 10:40 am at the Harwich Police Department's headquarters at 183 Sisson Road. Drives will continue throughout the month until their conclusion on July 31 with a drive starting at 10:40 am and [?]
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Car crashes into swimming pool in Harwich Port Saturday July 05, 2025 |
HARWICH PORT ? A car crashed into a swimming pool in Harwich Port about 10 AM Saturday. The incident happened on Snow Inn Road. The driver was able to escape the vehicle and was evaluated. The crash is under investigation by Harwich Police.
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