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 Entering Dennis, Cape Cod, sign
Including  Dennisport.

Here is a list of things to do in Dennis when it isn't a beach day:


1.   Movie Rentals  Two places to catch the latest releases:
 
      Entertainment and More, 900 Rt. 134, South Dennis (508) 385-7666

      Hollywood Video, 460 Rt. 134, South Dennis (508) 760-1920 http://www.hollywoodvideo.com/ 


2. The Armchair Bookstore, 619 Rt. 6A. (508) 385-0900  This family owned store specializes in literary fiction, history, Cape Cod, women's studies and children's titles.  http://www.armchairbookstore.com/

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3.  The Cape Playhouse, 820 Main St. (Rt. 6A) (508) 385-3838.  America's oldest professional summer theater. http://www.capeplayhouse.com/


4. The Cape Museum of Fine Arts, 60 Hope Lane (off Rt. 6A) East Dennis on the grounds of the Cape Playhouse. (508) 385-447.  Displaying the works of many fine artists. http://www.cmfa.org/


5.  Josiah Dennis Manse and Museum, 77 Nobscusset Road (North of Rt. 6A about ˝ West of town center) (508) 394-0017  Built in 1736 for the town's namesake, it is fully restored and makes a great history lesson. Donations accepted.


6.  Jericho House and Barn Museum, Trotting Park Rd. (at Old Main St., off Rte. 28 about 1/2 mile E of the Bass River Bridge), West Dennis. (508) 394-6114.  Federal furnishings and mannequins in antique clothing can be found in this 1801 Cape house.   Donations accepted.


7.   Go to the Cinema,  Two locations to view a large screen presentation:
      Cape Cinema, 35 Hope Lane (off Rt. 6A) East Dennis on the grounds of the Cape Playhouse. Mostly foreign and art films. (508) 385-2503 http://www.capecinema.com/

      Regal Cinemas, 2 Enterprise Rd. (in the Patriot Square shopping center off Rt. 134) (508) 760-1633.  12 Screens! http://www.regalcinemas.com/


8. Dennis has Five  Libraries. Count them, 5!

      The Dennis Public Library, 672 Main St. (Rt. 6A) Dennisport. (508) 760-6219    http://www.town.dennis.ma.us/library.html Dennis Library image

      Dennis Memorial Library, 1020 Old Bass River Rd. Dennis (508) 385-2255   http://www.town.dennis.ma.us/library.html

      West Dennis Public Library, 272 Main St. (Rt. 28) West Dennis  (508) 398-2050  http://www.town.dennis.ma.us/library.html

      Jacob Sears Memorial Library, 23 Center St. East Dennis (Off School St. which is off of Rt. 6A)  (508) 385-8151 http://www.vsy.cape.com/~jacobsrs/

      South Dennis Public Library, 389 Main St. South Dennis (508) 394-8954  http://www.town.dennis.ma.us/library.html


9.  Antiques Center of Cape Cod, 243 Rt. 6A, Dennis (508) 385-6400  Cape Cod's largest Antique Center. http://antiquecenterofcapecod.com/


10. Puzzles, Toys and More, 8 Hall Street Dennisport with an entrance at 677 Rt. 28.  (508) 760-5335.  This small store sells puzzles, games and toys that stimulate your intelligence and teach new skills.    http://www.puzzlestoysandmore.com/


11. The Tony Kent Arena, Indoor Ice Skating, 8 South Gages Way, South Dennis. (Rt. 134 to Theopolis Smith Rd. to South Gages Way) (508) 760-2415  http://www.tonykentarena.com/


12.  Gym and Fitness Centers,

      Cape Cod Health and Fitness, 305 Hokum Rock Rd., Dennis (508) 385-2166

      David's Gym and Fitness Center,  50 Rt. 134, S. Dennis (508) 394-7199 Cybex and Nautilus equipment, boxing.

      Yoga Centre of Cape Cod, 1604 Rte. 6A, E. Dennis, (in the Players Shopping Plaza) 508-385-8034

13. Cape Cod Scenic Tours Offering three different tour options with communal pick up locations.
(508) 394-2221 or (877)394-2221 http://www.capecodscenictours.com/

 

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