Osterville Travel Guide

 Pawtuxet Says:  I was so impressed with the Historic Society in Osterville. Usually people get bored easily in these places, but here you have things to interest almost everyone. They have a wonderful early house museum furnished in the period; a museum building with displays of glass;... 

 Pawtuxet Says:  What a great collection of antique cars in this parade. I especially liked that they line up on the grounds of the Historical Society before the parade, so you can walk around them, talk to the owners, and take all the photos you want. Some of them are absolutely... 

 Pawtuxet Says:  The Melons own a home on the shore here...and there are interesting things like tug boats and a bridge to motor under..I enjoyed all of it. quiet spots, grasses, dunes, and sails ... old yachts. It's all good. 

 Pawtuxet Says:  This is where the Crosby boat builders made their home. The large building is the more modern rendition of their headquarters. nice to see an old business like that continue into modern day. They have been in existance since the 1800's, I believe. 

 Pawtuxet Says:  Some were taking sailing lessons, while others want the yacht club activities. There is a great assortment of motor and sail boats in this area. Obviously there is considerable wealth in the town...evidenced by their collection of yachts, for one thing. I enjoyed a number of... 

 Pawtuxet Says:  We were told of a closing for one of the beaches. Seems that the plovers are nesting and we cannot disturb this endangered species. The beach lovers weren't too happy about that, but I don't think the beach stays closed for very long. And it is for good reason. Of course the... 

 Pawtuxet Says:  Even tho the weather was overcast, I thoroughly enjoyed motoring around the coves in Osterville. My friends have about a 20 foot outboard motor boat which was just right for our little outing. Several interesting points of interest along the way. Very shallow waters with a... 

 Pawtuxet Says:  I visited a dear old friend in Osterville. She's an avid gardener even tho she's a very active member of the community and an executive in her work life. Life is lived out of doors as much as possible...and of course every garden has blue hydraengers (sp?), which are a... 

 zoegoddess Says:  Dowses Beach is a popular summer attraction in Osterville. Although one must have a town beach sticker to park at the beach, it is well worth the walk if you are without one. The surf isn't too rough and the water is very warm, perfect for taking the family for a day or an... 

 oysterville Says:  This is a terrific family restaurant with a separate attached Seafood market. Serving tasty fresh food is the specialty. Also, don't forget about the special take-out dinners for an amazing $5.99!!! The ambiance is family friendly and especially cozy in the middle of winter.... 

 Pawtuxet Says:  I was in Osterville over the Halloween weekend and my friend, Marlene had agreed to participate in her church's Halloween "bash". Families decorated the trunk of their car or the back of their vans & trucks... dressed in costume... and gathered in the church parking lot.... 

 Pawtuxet Says:  ............welcoming you to the Cape's oldest and largest privately owned park. Take a walk! Osterville has a great little park done by the horticultural society. Signage marks cultivars of interest. There are trails which go back from the main street into a charming... 

 Pawtuxet Says:  Most of the waterfront is reserved for the locals in Osterville. There are great little beaches and ponds...with boat access and parking provided with a town sticker. Even if you can't stop at one of them, it's a wonderful waterfront area to drive through. 

 Pawtuxet Says:  Fancies is the local market in Osterville. It's a great place to stop in for a snack, bakery item, some prepared food, or some fresh vegetables. They have an impressive little wine locker which used to be a butcher's meat freezer. There are fresh meats for sale as well....