Overview
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.
9 sights · 6 things to do · 7 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 11 places to stay
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Best things about Yarmouth
Edward Gorey House
Museum dedicated to Gashlycrumb Tinies author, artist, and local man Edward Gorey.
Judah Baker Windmill
Winslow Crocker House
Bass Hole Boardwalk at Gray's Beach
Most people can't say the name with a straight face! Nevertheless it is one of the best places in Yarmouth to see a great sunset in the summer. The boardwalk stretches 868 feet into a salt marsh over the Bass River, so b…
Taylor-Bray Farm
Keveney Bridge Over Hallets Mill Pond
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 Thach…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 79°F; winter lows dip to about 25°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Mar and Nov. (climate data from nearby Provincetown)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- HYA Cape Cod Gateway Airport, Hyannis — 4 mi away. Directions
- ACK Nantucket Memorial Airport, Nantucket — 32 mi away. Directions
- BOS Boston Logan International Airport, Boston — 60 mi away (major hub). Directions
Yarmouth is 20 to 25 minutes from the Sagamore Bridge in Bourne via Route 6.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 3-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Judah Baker Windmill, Bass Hole Boardwalk at Gray's Beach, Keveney Bridge Over Hallets Mill Pond
- Lunch Leonessa
- Afternoon Great Marsh Kayak Tours, Bass River Golf Course
- Dinner Giardino's Family Italian Restaurant
- Evening Captain Parkers Pub
Day 2
- Morning Edward Gorey House, Historic Society of Old Yarmouth Sites, Captain Bangs Hallet House
- Lunch Inaho - Japanese Restaurant
- Afternoon Skull Island Adventure Golf And Sports World, Blue Rock Golf Resort
- Dinner Old Yarmouth Inn
Day 3
- Morning Winslow Crocker House, Taylor-Bray Farm, Baxter Grist Mill
- Lunch Oliver's & Planck's
- Afternoon Cape Symphony Orchestra, Bayberry Hills Golf Course
- Dinner Yarmouth House Restaurant
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
Yarmouth is 20 to 25 minutes from the Sagamore Bridge in Bourne via Route 6.
See
See Bass Hole Boardwalk at Gray's Beach
Most people can't say the name with a straight face! Nevertheless it is one of the best places 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.
See Keveney Bridge Over Hallets Mill Pond
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.
Beaches & Ponds, Beaches
- (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
Golf
- Kings Way Golf Club, 64 King's Circuit, Yarmouth Port, +1 508-362-8870. 18 holes, par 59. 4000 yards.https://www.kingswaygc.com/
Buy
Eat
Eat Leonessa
Italian at a premium price.
Eat Giardino's Family Italian Restaurant
Long-running favorite for authentic Italian food.
Drink
Drink Captain Parkers Pub
Also has great food. Large portions. Great prices. Prize winning clam chowder!
Sleep
Stay Inn at Cape Cod
Historic 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.
Go next
Explore the rest of Cape Cod, or go to Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard.
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