West Dennis Travel Guide

West Dennis, with its friendly atmosphere and well-manicured lawns, is a small urban area located within the marginally bigger city of Dennis, Massachusetts. West Dennis is a quiet area that is perfect for a relaxing vacation and picturesque views of the Nantucket Sound.

Things to Do in West Dennis

Since West Dennis is within walking distance of downtown Dennis, there are enough fun activities that even the most energetic of tourists will be kept on their toes. Bass River Kayaks, Cruises, and Paddle Boats is the go-to location for a day spent out on the water, as it offers guided and unguided kayaking, paddle boarding, and similar water related activities. Beaches are abundant in the West Dennis area, with West Dennis Beach, Sea Street Beach, and Bass River Beach located within close proximity to many of the rental homes in the city. Other fun activities include visiting AquaSport for jet skiing and an ocean trampoline, checking out a book at the West Dennis Library, and shopping at the various West Dennis stores and outlets that can be found around the area (Cape Cod Beach Jewelry, The Fire Bell, Fritz Glass etc).

Best Places to Stay in West Dennis

Rentals in West Dennis offer visitors a beautiful place to stay, regardless of where in the area the vacation home is located. Located down Main Street, by the beach, and on small residential cul de sacs, the rentals offer spacious living areas and enough privacy to host family and friends for important celebrations and gatherings.

The most beautiful places to stay in West Dennis are located along the beach. They offer the fresh smell of ocean air, panoramic water views, and private beaches. Centrally located rental homes offer convenience- they are close to restaurants and other amenities.

Best Time to Visit West Dennis

The best time to visit West Dennis is within the last few weeks of summer when the weather is still warm but tourists are filing out of the area.

Food in West Dennis

Delicious food vendors in West Dennis are easy to find, as they are sprinkled around the city. Some of the best include: The Sand Bar, Fromage a Trois, Clean Slate Eatery, and Summer Shanty. Venturing into Dennis, visitors will come across a dozen more tempting places to grab a bite to eat.

Best Events in West Dennis

An event that many West Dennis residents attend each year is the Annual Glassblowers Christmas in nearby Sandwich, MA. The artistic event includes dozens of exhibits featuring hand blown glass ornaments and festive decorations that have been made by local Cape Cod artists.

Things to Do for Families in West Dennis

Families visiting West Dennis can spend their days on the beach, sightseeing, or going on a cruise with Starfish Bass River Cruises. The cruises are 90 minutes long and filled with interesting information, as the Captains are knowledgeable and more than willing to share stories of the river.