AROUND CAPE COD
Yarmouth
Incorporated in 1639, Yarmouth is one of the oldest towns on Cape Cod. History defines much of the northern section of town, the village of Yarmouth Port, where the Historical Society of Yarmouth runs several museums and notable buildings open to visitors, and also maintains a series of beautiful walking trails that meander through hilly woodland and past small ponds. Situated in the middle of the Cape peninsula, Yarmouth’s location makes it convenient to everything the region has to offer. The town borders Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound, and Bass River, a tidal estuary that was once an important route for both cargo and passengers. The stunningly picturesque Bass Hole boardwalk at Yarmouth Port’s Gray’s Beach stretches out over salt marshes into Cape Cod Bay, while a series of soft sand beaches on Nantucket Sound offer relaxation and fun on the southern edge of town.
POINTS OF INTEREST
• Bass River (Smuggler’s) Beach
• HSOY walking trails
• Taylor-Bray Farm
• Captain Bangs Hallet House
• Judah Baker Windmill
• Too’noopahs Wetu
• Cultural Center of Cape Cod
• Kelley Chapel
• Werner Schmidt Observatory
• Edward Gorey House
• Packet Landing Park and Marina
• Weeping Beech Tree
• Flax Pond Recreation Area
• Parker’s River Beach
• Winslow Crocker House
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Gray’s Beach/Bass Hole Boardwalk
• Seagull Beach
• Whydah Pirate Museum
Taylor-Bray Farm in Yarmouth Port offers something for everyone—from friendly animals and scenic marsh views to centuries of history. Visitors can explore colonial-era buildings and archaeological sites, while meeting donkeys, goats, chickens, and even a Scottish Highland cow. Open daily from dawn to dusk with free admission; donations support the farm and its seasonal festivals.
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