The Other Cape: A Wave of Design-Forward Hotels, Culinary Destinations, and Experiential Travel is Reshaping Cape Cod this Summer
The Other Cape: A Wave of Design-Forward Hotels, Culinary Destinations, and Experiential Travel is Reshaping Cape Cod this Summer
An Immersive Escape
Farther down the Cape in Harwich, Wequassett Resort & Golf Club is also embracing a more immersive approach to coastal hospitality. Fresh off a thoughtful property-wide renovation completed in 2025 and its recent centennial celebration, the Forbes Double Five-Star resort is introducing a new lineup of experiences centered around the ecosystems, flavors, and traditions that define Cape Cod.
Beginning in June, naturalists from Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary will lead guided birdwatching walks across the property, taking advantage of Pleasant Bay’s position along the Atlantic Flyway, where more than 300 bird species migrate throughout the year. The resort is also partnering with the Massachusetts Oyster Project to install an oyster upweller onsite, giving guests the chance to learn firsthand about oyster cultivation and the role shellfish play in restoring coastal ecosystems. Elsewhere on property, a new bee program featuring active hives offers guests an up-close look at pollination and honey production, while guided garden tours with head groundskeeper Tom Hatch explore the resort’s edible gardens, native coastal plantings, and culinary herb beds that support Wequassett’s food and beverage program.