With the official start of the 2024 Cape Cod Baseball League season, 10 Cape Cod towns are ready to welcome players and tourists to the treasures they have to offer. As the games begin, take a journey through each town and discover what makes each of them uniquely special.
Sitting just west of the Cape Cod Canal, the town of Wareham is the self-proclaimed “Gateway to Cape Cod.” Home to the Wareham Gatemen, the town holds the sole Cape Cod Baseball League team on the mainland of Massachusetts. While visiting Spillane Field for a game, you'll find plenty of other exciting activities to enjoy throughout Wareham.
Onset, a seaside village in Wareham, holds the native translation of “a place that is sandy.” Its name holds true at Onset Beach, with flat golden sands arraying the whole shore. Calm waters and a scenic view of the village combine for a leisurely time for the whole family, whether sunbathing or swimming. Located at the beach, the Nemasket Kayak Center provides rentals to paddle along Onset Bay and enjoy its serene landscape. Just a two-minute walk from the beach, Mark Anthony’s La Pizzeria has been a favorite destination in the village for over 40 years. Available for dine-in and take-out food, customers can enjoy a pizza on the beach or sit at communal dining tables to enjoy a wide variety of menu items, including steamers, subs, beer and wine.
Neighboring Onset Beach is the Quahog Republic Waterfront Eatery, a beachside restaurant offering classic New England fare. With four locations in the Cape Cod area, the Quahog Republic’s Onset location is a quintessential Cape Cod experience, boasting harbor views with patio seating. Enjoy a fresh raw bar that includes littlenecks, oysters and jumbo shrimp cocktail or one of the restaurant’s signature Mai Tais. As it is aptly titled, the restaurant’s delicious stuffed quahog and quahog chowder are must-tries. Open seven days a week, visit the Quahog Republic for the perfect culmination of a sunny beach day in the village of Onset.
On the side of Cranberry Highway and just a 10-minute drive to the Cape Cod Canal, Water Wizz of Cape Cod is one of the largest water parks in New England. Built in 1982, the park currently includes 13 different waterslides and other water attractions for all thrill levels. For a daring experience, embark on the Devil’s Peak, a pair of free-falling waterslides at a 76-foot peak. For a relaxing ride, float peacefully along the Herring Run River. In between the fun, dining options and cabanas are available on-site, as well as nearby lodging. The water park has long been an iconic Wareham destination, serving as the setting of the films "Grown Ups" in 2009 and "The Way Way Back" in 2012. Having opened for the season on June 15, Water Wizz of Cape Cod is the ideal spot to make a splash this summer.
Just seven minutes from Spillane Field, Wareham Crossing is an outdoor shopping center with many options to shop and grab a bite to eat. Explore stores like Home Goods, Ulta, and The Black Dog Outlet, a Martha’s Vineyard staple. In the center of Wareham Crossing sits Cape Cod Coffee, a cafe and restaurant with original coffee roasts served all day. The cafe serves daily breakfast and lunch, a full bar, dinner from Thursday to Saturday and tasty fire-oven pizzas. For a pregame excursion, Wareham Crossing is the perfect place to satisfy your shopping needs and taste buds.
When visiting Wareham, the excitement doesn’t stop with a game at Spillane Field; the amusing attractions the town holds guarantee to provide an exciting experience for guests of all ages. Plan your stay today at https://www.capecodleague.com/stay.
