Yarmouth (Massachusetts)
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Yarmouth is in Massachusetts on Cape Cod. It includes the villages of Bass River, South Yarmouth, West Yarmouth and Yarmouthport. It is a popular summer tourist destination.Get in
Yarmouth is 20 to 25 minutes from the Sagamore Bridge in Bourne via Route 6.
See
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address: 674 Route 28, West YarmouthJuly to early Sept daily 9:30AM-6PM; mid-Feb to June; mid-Sept to Nov 9:30AM-5PM. $9.50 adults, $7 children.
- Bass Hole Boardwalk at Gray's Beach, end of Homer's Dock Road (off Rt. 6a). Most people can't say the name with a straight face! Nevertheless it is arguably the best place in Yarmouth to see a great sunset in the summer. The boardwalk stretches 868 feet into a salt marsh over the Bass River, so bring lots of bug spray.
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address: Strawberry Lane, YarmouthportMuseum dedicated to Gashlycrumb Tinies author, artist, and local man Edward Gorey.
- Keveney Bridge Over Hallets Mill Pond, Water Street. Single lane bridge that is the subject of many local artists paintings and photographs. The bridge is located at the end of the "scenic loop" - 6A East, left onto Church Street (past Strawberry Lane) then left onto Thacher Shore Road. Bear right onto Water Street.
- HSOY Nature Trails, – The entrance to the nature trails is right off of Route 6A east. Kelley Chapel is located on the trails.
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address: 11 Strawberry Lane.
Beaches & Ponds, " *(Most beaches require Town of Yarmouth Beach Pass from June to Labor Day. After Labor Day Parking is free but there are also no life guards on duty.)
- Seagull Beach, Seagull Beach Road (Route 28 to South Sea Lane), Yarmouth's largest and easiest to get to beaches on Nantucket Sound. It is divided into 2 sections Seagull Beach and Seagull Beach Extension. $15 (or town permit)
- Parkers River Beach, South Shore Drive (Route 28 to Seaview Avenue), Small beach with a gazebo overlooking Nantucket Sound and swing set. $15 (or town permit)
- Seaview Beach, South Shore Drive (Route 28 to Seaview Avenue) Small beach overlooking Nantucket Sound. $15 (or town permit)
- Bass River Beach, South Shore Drive (Route 28 to Seaview Avenue) There is a boat ramp and a fishing pier at Veterans Memorial Park. $15 (or town permit)
- South Middle Beach, South Shore Drive (Route 28 to Seaview Avenue) Residents only beach. $Town Permit only
- Gray's Beach a.k.a Bass Hole Beach, Homers Dock Road (Route 6A to Centre Street) Small beach overlooking Barnstable Harbor & Sandy Neck. Also home of the Bass Hole Boardwalk. $15 (or town permit)
- Windmill Beach, River Street (Route 28 to Old Main Street) Home of the Judah Baker Windmill $Free (Limited parking, no life guards)
- Colonial Acres Beach: Standish Way, off Route 28. $Free (Limited parking, no life guards)
- Englewood Beach, Berry Avenue, off Route 28 $Free (Limited parking, no life guards)
- Dennis Pond, Summer Street off of Route 6A (Limited permit parking, limited street parking permitted (see posted signs), Quiet pond overlooking Willow street. $Town permit for parking lot
- Big Sandy Pond (a.k.a as simply Sandy Pond Park) Buck Island Road. Not to be confused with Little Sandy Pond which is further down Buck Island Road but has no access. Big Sandy Pond has playing fields and parking.
- Long Pond, Indian Memorial Drive (Route 28 to North Main Street to Station Avenue) Quiet pond with a playground.
- Flax Pond, North Main Street, off Route 28. Only open on to the public on weekends and after 3:30 PM on weekdays from July 1 to August 31. (During the summer closed for children's summer camp before 3:30 PM on weekdays.)
Do
Great Marsh Kayak ToursThree to four hour tours for beginner, fly fishermen, naturalists, sunsets.
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phone: +1 508 398-SAILFly single or double up to 800 feet. Dry takeoffs. Also jet ski, banana boat, more.
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address: 934 Route 28Open daily 9AM. Batting cages, golf driving range, soccer cages, adventure golf, arcade. Home of 8 foot tall skull with seasonal accessories (earmuffs, patriotic top hat, leprechaun bowler).
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address: 712A Main St
Golf
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address: 62 Highbank Rd18 hole, par 72, 6,129 yards, rating 68.5, slope 115.
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address: 39 Todd Rd18 hole par 3 course, 3000 yards.
- Kings Way Golf Club, 64 King's Circuit, Yarmouth Port, +1 508-362-8870. 18 holes, par 59. 4000 yards.
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address: 635 W Yarmouth Rd, West Yarmouth9 holes, par 36, 3325 yards, rating 70.1, slope 117.
Buy
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phone: +1 508 394-3555address: 1365 Rte. 28Original fine art. Oils, watercolors, and limited edition prints. Gallery is open seasonally or you can view and purchase art online year round.
Eat
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address: 43 Main StExcellent Italian/Mediterranean.
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Anthony's Cummaquid Inn
phone: +1 508-362-4501address: 2 Route 6A, Yarmouth Port -
phone: +1 508 760-1500address: 23 V White's Path, South Yarmouth
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address: 175 Route 28
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Colonial House Inn & Restaurant
address: 277 Main St, Yarmouth Port -
Giardino's Family Italian Restaurant
phone: +1 508 775-0333address: 242 Route 28Long-running favorite for authentic Italian food. -
Hunan Chinese Restaurant
address: 645 Main St -
Inaho - Japanese Restaurant
phone: +1 508 362-5522address: 157 Route 6A -
address: 512 Main St (Route 28), West YarmouthNightly Irish entertainment.
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address: 223 Route 6A
- Oliver's Eating and Drinking, Route 6A, +1 508 362-7749.
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address: 355 Main St (Route 28)
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Seafood Sam's
phone: +1 508-432-1422address: 302 Route 28
Drink
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Sandbaggers Pub
address: 7 Bunting Ln, West Yarmouth -
Captain Parkers Pub
address: 668 Main St, West Yarmouth Captaini ParkersGreat food. Large portions. Great prices. Prize winning clam chowder!!!
Sleep
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address: 1199 Route 28
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Captain Farris House Bed and Breakfast Inn
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address: 225 Main Street (Route 28)Good choice.
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address: 167 Old Main St
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address: 39 Todd Rd. South
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address: 291 South Shore Drive
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Briarcliffe Motel
phone: +1 888-575-3318address: 230 Route 6A, Yarmouth Port -
address: 186 Main St
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Lewis Bay Lodge
address: 149 Main St (Route 28) -
address: 573 Main St (Route 28)
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address: South Shore Drive
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phone: +1 508 775-2692address: 216 Main Street (Rte. 28)Recently rebranded and seems to have cleaned up its act since the bad old days when it was the Thunderbird Motel. A friendly family-owned place delivering a standard chain-hotel experience right on the main drag. Indoor pool, free hot breakfast, ample parking.
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address: 135 Main St
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address: 452 Route 28
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address: 4 Summer Street Yarmouth Port MassachusettsHistoric Inn at Cape Cod is a unique B&B with a 200 year tradition of hospitality. Set on two and a half acres of lush landscaped grounds, and bordering 100 acres of nature preserve, you are a gentle stroll from several world-class restaurants, a sandy freshwater beach and the shops and attractions of historic Yarmouth Port. This acclaimed inn is also close to several ocean beaches, island ferries and many nature trails.
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address: 822 Main Street, South YarmouthAn all-suites hotel offering comfortable rooms, complimentary breakfast and great Cape Cod vacation packages
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phone: +1 508-744-7546address: 168 Route 6AA bed and breakfast with 5 guest rooms that feature amenities including fireplaces and claw foot tubs. The inn has an outdoor patio with a fire pit and garden area.