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Day Trip: Duxbury

Cape Cod Life  /  July 2021 /

Writer: Julie Craven Wagner

Day Trip: Duxbury

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Cape Cod Life  /  July 2021 /

Writer: Julie Craven Wagner


Snug Harbor Wine

Interesting wines from around the world for budgets large and small.  A full-service wine shop with personalized service, offering in-store shopping as well as curbside pick-up. Complimentaru tastings on Saturdays 3-6 p.m.

459 Washington Street | 781-934-2033 | snugharborwine.com


One of the wonderful things about Duxbury is the variety of small enclaves for shopping and dining. The harbor front includes special shops like French Memories, a bakery and patisserie with scrumptious European pastries, Snug Harbor Fish Company, where fresh is never a question, and Snug Harbor Wine where owner Richard Marble is the man behind the popular Duxbury Food and Wine Festival each fall. Marble, who brings a formidable understanding of viniculture to everything he touches, whether it is the thoughtful selection of fine wine in his shop or one of scores of events he sponsors in this tightly-knit community, says the business has built a great reputation for being involved in most major events in the town.  Duxbury residents embrace their community and relish any opportunity for good living. There is a long list of sponsored activities and events (even during COVID when most transitioned easily to virtual presentations) that Snug Harbor is proudly supporting with valuable product and knowledge contributions. 

One of those partners Snug Harbor collaborates with is Mix It Up Kitchen, a unique culinary business that offers recreational cooking classes to kids, teens and adults. Owner Cheryl Farhat’s passion has always been cooking. When she left her corporate job nearly 8 years ago, she decided to pursue some baking classes with kids. It really took off and within a year, she and her architect husband rehabbed a former law office to create a commercial kitchen. Farhat’s Depot Street space is a sun-splashed, bright spacious venue that offers something for everyone: cooking/baking classes, camps and birthday parties for kids (for which she won Best of the South Shore), and with the help of a small team of chef-instructors, evening workshops and celebrations for adults—all sharing Farhat’s creativity and passion for the culinary arts. 


Mix It Up Kitchen

Culinary classes for children, tweens and adults. Workshops and themed parties make getting together, learning new recipes and techniques a fun way for cooks of any age to share a delicious time together. Industrial kitchen space available 7 days a week for classes, special events and private parties.

19 Depot Street | 617-794-5191 | mixitupkitchen.com


Mix It Up Kitchen

STRAND, the Boutique

An intersection of West Coast meets East Coast style. The perfect stop for women’s clothing and accessories for a night out, a weekend away or just snuggling at home. High-quality, bespoke fashions for every generation of the classic, discerning woman. 

35 Depot Street | 339-217-2938 | stranddux.com


Depot Street is the main business district of Duxbury, adjacent to Hall’s Corner, which spools various businesses off of its rotary style intersection. On Depot Street, Strand, an upscale women’s boutique has an eclectic and stylish selection of elegant, yet casual clothing. Owner Caroline Widman opened the storefront in the fall of 2020 after her original opening in May was postponed due to quarantine. “We quickly realized we had to build our website in order to launch the business without a store,” Widman recalls. “Actually, it established the brand and immediately we found ourselves shipping orders all around the country. Strand in German means beach, a fitting moniker since Widman’s carefully chosen stock epitomizes the laid back vibe coastal communities like Duxbury embrace.

Also on Depot, Rock Paper Scissors Toy Store is an award-winning delight for kids of all ages. Recognized year after year as being the best toy store on the South Shore, owner Kim Panton who has been in business for 10 years says, “Since we are a specialty toy store, we carry lines like HABA from Germany and Hape, another European brand, that you can’t find in larger or national stores.”  The store moved across the street in May, 2021 effectively doubling their square footage. Panton says the Micro Kickboard Scooters are one of her hottest sellers and one of the best quality scooters she has ever seen.


Rock Paper Scissors

For 10 years, Rock Paper Scissors has been the go-to choice for baby showers, birthdays or even just rainy days. Their new location has double the space for toys, games and distractions for kids and kids at heart. Voted best toy store on the South Shore year over year.

45 Depot Street | 781-452-7376 | rockpaperscissorsdux.com


Rock Paper Scissors | Photo credit: Anne Holden

South Shore Sotheby’s International Realty

We are a small business in a small town with deep roots going back 40 years. We live where we work, we love what we do. We are your guides to home buying in Duxbury.

459 Washington Street | 781-934-2000 | southshoresir.com 


Whether your goal is to play, shop, explore or indulge, a day trip to Duxbury will have you checking your calendar for your next visit.

Julie Craven Wagner is the editor of Cape Cod LIFE.

Julie Craven Wagner

Julie Craven Wagner began her experience with Cape Cod Life in 2010 when she joined the sales team after 10 years of working with local businesses on the Cape and Islands with WMVY. In addition to sales, she is the Associate Publisher/Editor of Cape Cod LIFE, Cape Cod HOME, and Cape Cod ART. Growing up on the Outer Cape has given her a unique perspective of life on Cape Cod, from tip to bridge, and that is reflected in her appreciation and presentation of stories found within the pages of our publications. Julie lives in North Falmouth with her husband, Eric, and their yellow lab, Enzo. When she finds free time, she enjoys her Cape Cod life sailing on Buzzards Bay, spending time on the beach in Wellfleet, or exploring Martha’s Vineyard.