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Hidden Treasures

A whirl of whimsical art and gifts in an overlooked 'hood

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ooking for a standout piece of jewelry or a hand-painted Uncle Sam carving? You can find both at the Secret Garden boutique, identifiable by its wire tree sign and cheerful display of garden hats. Inside, the crowded jumble of random treasures—from ladies’ apparel to abstract art—may seem overwhelming, but it’s worth digging through. Be sure to take a trip upstairs, where you’ll find a cacophany of whimsical chimes and Canadian folk art. O’Brien

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Wellfleet was originally named Port Aux Huitres, or Oyster Port, by the French explorer Samuel de Champlain, then Billingsgate by the English, before becoming Wellfleet, either in honor of its whale fleet or after a brand of English oyster.