Yarmouth, Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Experience Cape Cod to it's fullest with a stay in Yarmouth. One of the oldest towns on Cape Cod, Yarmouth was established in 1639. There are indications that Leif Ericson navigated Bass River over 1,000 years ago. I guess he wasn't as impressed the English 600 years later. They stayed and built this bi-coastal town, which today offers a diversity of activities. There is the faster paced south side lined with gift shops, restaurants, mini-golf and more; and also the quieter north side lined with stately sea captains' homes, and views of the bay. You can choose to book one of the Yarmouth vacation rentals in either part, both will provide a memorable place to stay during your Cape Cod visit. There are plenty of attractions to fill up an afternoon or two while staying in Yarmouth. Capt. Bangs Hallet House, the Botanic Trails, the Winslow Crocker House, the Co. Thatcher House, the Bass Hole & Grey's Beach Boardwalk, the Baxter Grist Mill, and the Judah Baker Windmill, there's even a Zooquarium. After getting your fill of the attractions, you will still have time to get in a round of golf at the Bass River Course (founded in 1900) or the Bayberry Hills Golf Course (not nearly so old).

Yarmouth is a very popular destination for families and is convenient to Hyannis and the rest of Cape Cod. Like Dennis, it encompasses both the north and the south side of the Cape, providing plenty of water activities and distinct styles on each side. Yarmouth Port is located on the north side and is where you will find historic homes, antique stores, and fine restaurants, as well as the beautiful Bass Hole with a boardwalk perfect for watching sunsets. South Yarmouth has plenty of shopping, family fun and entertainment, such as mini-golf (complete with miniature lighthouses, how cool), the Zooquarium, and many family-style seafood restaurants (even the kids will be tempted to eat fish) the south side Also has its share of nightlife, plus all those beaches on Nantucket Sound. Make it a point to spend some time at one of the Yarmouth beaches. Choose either a fresh or salt water location from these options: Gray's Beach, Bass River Beach, Bay View Beach, Colonial Acres, Englewood Beach, Flax Pond, Long Pond, Parkers River Beach or Sandy Pond. Yes, ponds can have beaches too. There's actually even more beaches than this - unless you are planning to spend about a month in Yarmouth, you probably won't get to them all. Find your favorites, and spend some quality down time there. No matter where you choose to stay, one of the Yarmouth rental homes or Yarmouth vacation condos, you will have a good home base to help make a memorable Cape Cod vacation. Enjoy the scenery, enjoy the history, enjoy the activities and enjoy your time off.