Overview
Cotuit is a village of the town of Barnstable on Cape Cod. Cotuit Oyster Company has been producing oysters in the pretty harbor since 1837. In this quiet residential area with upscale summer retreats, the harbor provides great boating and kayaking and some beautiful views.
1 sights · 3 things to do · 2 places to eat
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Best things about Cotuit
Cahoon Museum of American Art
Cotuit Kettleers
Cotuit Highground Country Club
Nine holes, 1290 yds, par 28. First come, first served.
Cotuit Center for the Arts
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 79°F; winter lows dip to about 25°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Mar and Nov. (climate data from nearby Provincetown)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- HYA Cape Cod Gateway Airport, Hyannis — 9 mi away. Directions
- EWB New Bedford Regional Airport, New Bedford — 27 mi away. Directions
- PVD Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport, Providence/Warwick — 52 mi away (major hub). Directions
Main Street is off of Route 28 near the intersection of Route 28 and Route 130 (where 130 terminates).
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Cahoon Museum of American Art, Cotuit Kettleers
- Lunch Kettle-Ho Restaurant and Taverna
- Afternoon Cotuit Highground Country Club, Cotuit Center for the Arts
- Dinner Villaggio Ristorante
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Nearest place to sample the famous oysters are at Sienna Restaurant in Mashpee.
Cuisine (tap to filter)
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Get in
Main Street is off of Route 28 near the intersection of Route 28 and Route 130 (where 130 terminates).
Get around
The village can be walked, but it's advisable to have a car.
See
Museums
Do
Golf
Sports
Theatre
Eat
Nearest place to sample the famous oysters are at Sienna Restaurant in Mashpee.
Eat Kettle-Ho Restaurant and Taverna
Nice local bar with thin crust pizza and "better than good" pub food. Named after the legend in Cotuit that it was purchased from the natives for a kettle and a hoe. Sports on TV, friendly locals.
Eat Villaggio Ristorante
Zagat's top Cape Choice for 2005-06.
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City / town · 2 listings · 3 mi away
Mashpee
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Barnstable Village
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