MidCape Guide 2023

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CONTENTS

STEP BY STEP IN SAND

Sean Fitzpatrick of Fitzysnowman goes from sketch to sculpture as he brings the Yarmouth Sand Sculpture Trail to life.

ON THE WATER ACTIVITIES

From Cape Cod Bay to Nantucket Sound, Yarmouth visitors can enjoy water-focused recreation in every direction via rivers and ponds.

ARTS ABOUT TOWN

Yarmouth is a perfect place to see fine art, listen to outstanding performers, take creative classes, explore historic homes, or attend lectures and concerts.

SUNRISES AND SUNSETS

Take the opportunity to experience some of Yarmouth’s most enchanting spots to observe dawn and dusk.

VORACIOUS FOR VINTAGE

Spend an enjoyable day – or two! –thrifting for chic and unique finds at Yarmouth’s many vintage and resale shops.

PAGE TURNERS

The three libraries in Yarmouth are open year-round and offer both residents and visitors a world of knowledge and fun.

Photograph by Betty Wiley.

Welcome to Yarmouth!

This year marks an important anniversary for the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce: sixty years of serving the residents and visitors of our beloved MidCape town.

For me, what stands out through our six decades of supporting the businesses and people of Yarmouth, is how collaborative and hardworking our team has always been and continues to be. We have an incredible staff here at the Chamber, who, each day, engage with the public to offer the very best in advice, suggestions, enthusiasm, and assistance to year-round residents, second-home owners, and the thousands of visitors we welcome throughout the seasons.

We are vibrant, committed, and ready to connect with you at either one of our two visitor centers, on the phone, or through our website. We look forward to meeting you and helping you learn all about the place we call home: Yarmouth, Massachusetts.

Warmly,

Mary, Jennifer, Gwen, Annie and Glenn

YARMOUTH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

424 Route 28, West Yarmouth, MA 02673 508-778-1008

yarmouthcapecod.com

info@yarmouthcapecod.com

(The Route 6 Visitor Center is located off the eastbound side between exits 68 & 72)

MidCape Guide

EDITOR

Lisa Cavanaugh

ART DIRECTOR

Alison Caron

CONTRIBUTORS

Rory Marcus

Betty Wiley

Lauren Wolk

Yarmouth Chamber Of Commerce Office Staff

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mary Vilbon

MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS, AND EVENTS DIRECTOR

Jennifer Werner

PROJECT AND SALES DIRECTOR

Gwen Errhalt

OFFICE MANAGER

Annie Cannon

INFORMATION SPECIALIST ROUTE 6

Glenn Van Wickle

Board of Directors

PRESIDENT

Christina Dunham

Billtrust

PAST PRESIDENT

Tom Nickinello

TNT Contractors

VICE PRESIDENTS

Hollie Handrahan

Red Jacket

Beach Resort

Brett Husak

Eastham Holdings

Shane Skinner

Devadigm

TREASURER

Robert Ciavarra

Cape Cod Commercial

Real Estate

SECRETARY

Aimee Howell Individual

BOARD MEMBERS

David Botting Community Connections

Andrea Breen Rockland Trust

Erica Cimeno

Thirwood Place

Molly Demeulenaere Cultural Center of Cape Cod

Catherine Kasser

Captain Parker’s Pub

Steve O’Neil Individual

Bill Scott Town Liaison

MARY VILBON

JENNIFER WERNER

GWEN ERRHALT

ANNIE CANNON

GLENN VAN WICKLE

Hello, Local Friends, and Welcome, Visitors!

Each year as our team puts together the MidCape Guide, I feel so lucky to discover (and rediscover) such fascinating and enjoyable things about the town of Yarmouth. And it is my pleasure to help share these events, attractions, activities, and organizations with all of you.

In this issue, we offer some great suggestions for ways to have fun on Yarmouth’s waterways, indulge in chic thrifting at hip vintage shops, explore the arts and culture scene on the MidCape, and get into the swing of things at one of our town’s golf courses.

We also dig deeper into the engrossing hands-on process that produces the charming carvings on the Sand Sculpture Trail each year, showcase our celebrity moment when Yarmouth was featured as a Boston 25 News Zip Trip, and take a walk on the chilly side with the annual South Yarmouth Library Holiday Cookie Stroll.

Also in these pages, talented professional photographer and Yarmouth resident Betty Wiley gives us a glorious look at scenic dawns and dusks across town, and local restaurateur Alan Delaney of The Skipper shares his personal recipe for delicious Fried Clams (plus, we let you in on how to dig for some quahogs yourself!).

So, no matter what time of year you are visiting us or if you are a year-round or part-time resident, I hope you, too, will unearth something delightful to do, see and enjoy in Yarmouth!

Warmly,

Lisa Cavanaugh Editor, MidCape Guide

GRAY’S BEACH, YARMOUTH PORT

Captain Parker’s Pub

Open for Lunch & Dinner 7 Days a Week 668 Route 28 West Yarmouth, MA

CaptainParkers.com | @CaptainParkers

Yarmouth Map Key

Beach

Bandstand

Baseball Field

Bike Trail

Boat Ramp

Cape Cod

Rail Trail

Farm

Fire Station

Golf Course

Historical Place Hospital

Playground

Police Station

Registry of Motor Vehicles

School

Tennis Court

Traffic Lights

Transportation

Walking/ Conservation Trails

Wildlife Sanctuary

Yarmouth Bike Path

Yarmouth Chamber Office & Visitor Center

MILL CREEK, YARMOUTH PORT

Boston 25 comes to Yarmouth

LAST SUMMER, the Zip Trip team from the Boston 25 news station spent a festive morning filming at Smugglers Beach to showcase some of the most entertaining things Yarmouth has to offer. They were joined by an enthusiastic crowd of beachgoers, visitors, and residents on what proved to be an idyllic July day.

Highlights from the live newscast included tasty samples of gelato from Caffé Gelato Bertini and lobster rolls from The Skipper Chowder House, interviews with the folks from the Cape Cod Inflatable Park and the Cultural Center of Cape Cod, and a firsthand look at how Fitzysnowman Studios creates the clever and impressive sand sculptures that line our streets all summer as part of the Yarmouth Sand Sculpture Trail.

One of the most enduring messages that the TV crew was able to share with its viewers was what a warm and wonderful community Yarmouth is—both year-round and during our busiest tourist seasons.

We hope you get a chance while you are in town to experience some of what Boston 25 featured last summer—and everything else that Yarmouth has in store this year too!

Left: Mary Vilbon, Jennifer Werner, and Gwen Errhalt from the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce pass out promotional materials during the live taping of the show.

Three Villages — Three Fun Facts!

West Yarmouth

Originally built in 1710, Baxter Grist Mill, located on Route 28 at Mill Pond, is the only surviving 18thcentury water-powered mill on Cape Cod. There is parking and a picnic area, and in the spring, visitors can watch alewives and herring make their way through the renovated fish ladder alongside the mill. (Keep an eye out for the pond’s swans as well!)

South Yarmouth

Two miles south of Bass River Beach lies the Yarmouth artificial reef, the first of its kind permitted in Massachusetts. First constructed in 1978, the 127-acre reef—consisting of thousands of separate units of tires filled with concrete— provides an ideal habitat for fish and lobsters.

Yarmouth Port

A favorite spot for watching the sunset, Bass Hole (Gray’s Beach) was the site for Yarmouth’s first town dock. It clearly was an important harbor: At the start of the American Revolution, a British map (circa 1776) identified only two harbors on all of Cape Cod: Provincetown and Yarmouth Port’s Bass Hole.

Like many towns on the Cape, Yarmouth is made up of separate “villages.” Together, the three villages of Yarmouth—South Yarmouth, West Yarmouth, and Yarmouth Port—feel like a seamless whole while each has its own distinctive atmosphere.

Step By Step in Sand

Here is how Sean and Tracey Fitzpatrick of Fitzysnowman goes from sketch to sculpture each spring and summer as he brings the grainy and glorious creations of the Yarmouth Sand Sculpture Trail to life.

1Sean Fitzpatrick of Fitzysnowman works with each business or organization to come up with a design based on its preferred theme. “The sculptures are all custom designed with their input, so they know what they will look like before they are carved,” says Fitzpatrick. 2

Fitzpatrick

strives to get the cleanest, most weed-free sand from his quarry suppliers.

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Sand is deposited at the site and then shoveled and compacted into standard, predesigned 2-foot-high forms. “They are much like a springform pan with no top or bottom,” he says, “and resemble forms used when building a foundation.”

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Fitzpatrick and his wife Tracey design and carve all the sculptures. Once the 3-dimensional sand structure is perfected, Fitzpatrick sprays the sculpture with a mixture of Elmer’s glue and water to set the sand.

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Often, interested onlookers gather around Fitzpatrick and his wife, watching with fascination as the sculptures come to life.

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Smiling ice cream cones, dancing mermaids, cheerful clams, smirking fish, grand pirate ships, and magical castles all appear on Yarmouth’s streets each June, ready for thousands of visitors to enjoy.

From mid-June through mid-October, the handcarved sculptures by Fitzysnowman Studios will be available for viewing. Pick up a map at the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center. 424 Rte. 28, West Yarmouth, 508-778-1008, yarmouthcapecod.com

On the Water Activities

From Cape Cod Bay to Nantucket Sound and on numerous rivers and ponds, Yarmouth visitors can enjoy water-focused recreation in every direction.

BY LISA CAVANAUGH

Whether you want an off-shore adventure or a leisurely paddle, a day of fishing, or a season of sailing, Yarmouth is well positioned to provide everything you need for on-the-water fun.

Boating

If you have your own boat and want to take advantage of Yarmouth’s several shores, there are eight marine-based boat ramps throughout town. Boats are free to launch, and parking is available at no charge (except for Bass River Beach, which has a seasonal parking fee payable to a gate attendant). The Town also has two improved freshwater boat ramps, on Long Pond and Dennis Pond. (Reminder: No gas-powered engines are allowed on any of the freshwater ponds in Yarmouth.)

If you plan to enjoy your vessel for a longer period of time and want to find a mooring, the Town maintains four municipal marinas, Bass Hole in Yarmouth Port, Packet Landing in South Yarmouth, and two West Yarmouth locations: Englewood Beach and Colonial Acres. Townowned marina facility slips are rented through the Division of Natural Resources; slip availability, prices, and vessel length limits vary at each location. There is additional pedestrian-only access to the town’s waterways. These sites are perfect for watercraft such as kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddle boards, and other lightweight boats that can be easily carried.

Maintaining or purchasing a new vessel is convenient in Yarmouth. Ship Shops, a full-service marina, which has been serving local boating needs since 1928, is located right on Bass River off Pleasant Street. Founded as the boathouse of Charles Henry Davis, a renowned businessman, yachtsman, and civil engineer, Ships Shops has become one of the most longstanding boatyards on the Cape. It offers engine and systems repairs,

hauling and launching, and fiberglass and painting services. Ship Shops is an authorized dealer for several brands of boats, and its parts department is fully stocked. The marina also offers rentals of 16- to 24-foot boats, ready for your exploration of Bass River and Nantucket Sound.

McShane Yacht Sales, at 1253 Route 28, is the Cape location of the respected boat dealership founded over a decade ago in Marshfield by David and Rosa McShane, two avid boaters. McShane carries some of the finest brands of new powerboats and serves as a broker for all makes of previously owned vessels. With its staff’s knowledge and friendly service, extended warranties, and years of experience, McShane Yacht Sales is ready to provide the perfect boat for your yachting dreams.

PHOTOS: BETTY WILEY

ON THE WATER

Fishing

If fishing is your thing, you need to look no further than Riverview Bait & Tackle, 1273 Rte. 28, South Yarmouth. Serving both commercial and recreational fishermen since 1972, Riverview stocks everything you need to fish the Cape. Owner Lee Boisvert says that fishing is more popular than ever. “It was something people were still able to do during the pandemic,” he says. “We saw an influx of men and women fishing in all seasons.” Boisvert explains that by late April, the area starts to see striped bass return, and then in May, bluefish is a popular species to target. “By summer, we have abundant black sea bass and scup, fluke, and bluefin tuna.”

He points out that late summer and early fall are excellent times to try angling locally. “When the waters are warmer, there is more activity, and other fisheries come into play.” In the winter months, Boisvert is big on clams and oysters. “I’m a fan of harvesting shellfish in colder water, and winter shellfishing is extremely popular.” Riverview also offers advice and suggestions for freshwater fishing, as many local ponds and lakes are stocked with pickerel, trout, and bass from spring through fall. “You can find someplace to fish on the Cape every day of the year,” says Boisvert. “I like to say we have 365 fishable days!”

Saltwater fish you can catch in the waters around Cape Cod include Striped Bass, Black Sea Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Mackerel, Scup, Tautog, Bonito, and Bluefin and Yellowfin Tunas. Yarmouth’s 28 freshwater ponds provided anglers with ample opportunity to reel in Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Trout, Pickerel, Yellow

Perch, and Bluegills.

Angler Colin “Mate” on Pythias Sportfishing

PYTHIAS SPORTFISHING

SHARK SHARK TUNAFISHING CHARTERS

BETTY WILEY

Charters and Tours

Let a professional take you out to sea on an amazing adventure through one of the many local charter fishing and marine life observation companies. Shark Shark Tuna Fishing Charters, a father-and-son outfit, offers half and full-day fishing and Great White Shark adventures, sunset cruises, and sightseeing trips from their home dock at Skippy’s Pier 1 Marina on Neptune Lane. Bass River Fishing Charters is a family-run charter company, perfect for every level of fishing skill. Headquartered on Pleasant Street, Bass River Charters fishes for striped bass, blues, sea bass, porgies, fluke, tuna, shark, or cod. Several other charter fishing boats, such as EmmaJack Charters, leave from the nearby Packet Landing marina and municipal park, adjacent to the Bass River bridge. Operating a Cape-made fiberglass boat, Pythias Sportfishing offers half-day and full-day charters specializing in both inshore and offshore fishing and sunset, pelagic bird, and whale watching tours. Launching from several different locations, including Bass River (Smugglers) Beach, the knowledgeable crews take you where the fish are. Sure Shot Charters has two trailered, open-deck vessels ready to host you on light tackle and big-game fishing excursions, including haddock charters starting in early spring.

Nantucket Sound is perfect for active water sports, Bass River is an ideal kayaking spot, and the calmer ponds in town offer a great chance for canoeing and stand-up paddling.

BETTY WILEY CAPE COD KAYAKING

Yacht Club

Residents and longer-term visitors might consider membership in the Bass River Yacht Club. Founded to promote sailing on Bass River and Nantucket Sound, the historic club offers an accredited youth sailing program, adult sailing, racing, and social and recreational activities for boaters of every ability. Finally, if you’d rather just wade in the water and unearth a delicious seafood meal, contact the Town Hall for a shellfish license.

Shellfishing

Recreational shellfish licenses for quahogs, soft-shell clams (steamers), and sea clams, along with oysters and bay scallops, can be purchased yearly and are valid from April to March. The hard-shell clams known as quahogs can be found throughout the town’s saltwater bays and estuaries. In addition to obtaining a permit, you will also need to follow all the local shellfishing rules and regulations, which you can get from Yarmouth’s Natural Resources Department website. Shallow or deep, bayside or sound, fresh or salty, the waterways of Yarmouth have limitless opportunities for outdoor recreation and natural adventure. So, come on in, the water’s fine!

Skipper Chowder House Steamers

“When people think of Cape Cod summers, we hope steamers and fried clams at the Skipper Chowder House are one of the first things that come to mind,” says owner Alan Delaney.

Steamers are soft-shell clams that are small in size and tender and juicy. Their subtle sweetness pairs perfectly with butter and lemon.

Ingredients:

• Fresh local soft shell clams (1.5 pounds)

• One stick of butter (8 tablespoons)

• Pinch of salt

• 1–2 lemons

• Water (or beer or stout, if you prefer)

Prep Your Steamers: Soak clams in a saltwater mixture to purge out any sand. For every quart of water you add to the clams, add one tablespoon of sea salt and let your steamers soak overnight.

How to Cook Your Steamers:

1. In a large pot or steamer, bring about an inch of water (or beer) to a boil. Add a pinch of salt to the water.

2. Add the clams and cover them with a lid. Steam for about 5–10 minutes or until clams open.

3. Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat.

4. Remove the clams from the pot and discard any that did not open. Save the water (broth) for additional cleaning of your steamers.

5. Transfer steamed clams to a large serving bowl.

6. Squeeze fresh lemon over the clams.

How to Eat Your Steamers:

1. Remove the clam from its shell, and remove the outer casing of the neck. Discard the membrane, also known as the siphon.

2. Grip the neck with your fingers, and clean off any remaining sand by swirling the clam around in the hot broth.

3. Dip in warm butter.

4. Eat, enjoy, repeat!

For more information on how to obtain a recreational shellfishing license from the Town of Yarmouth, visit yarmouth.ma.us/218/Shellfish-License

BASS RIVER YACHT CLUB

LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER’S PANTRY

Arts About Town

What to do when you are not busy catching rays on one of Yarmouth’s many beautiful beaches, golfing on one of our premier courses, or dining in one of our outstanding restaurants? Immerse yourself in a Yarmouth “culturecation”!

Whether you’re here for a day, a weekend, a week, or the whole summer, Yarmouth is a perfect place to see fine art, listen to outstanding performers, take creative classes, explore historic homes, or attend lectures and concerts.

CONTRIBUTOR: RORY MARCUS

Visual and Performing Arts

The CULTURAL CENTER OF CAPE COD is the MidCape region’s premier year-round art and entertainment venue.  The beautifully renovated bank building has been presenting outstanding art exhibitions, concerts, receptions, lectures, classes, and special events since it opened in 2007. The main building houses several galleries with rotating exhibitions and a gift shop featuring work by local artists. The education wing has spaces for painting pottery, culinary arts, dance, and yoga classes, as well as a full recording studio and Artists in Residence studios. You can also relax with a cup of coffee and a pastry on the outdoor patio and sculpture garden.

Regular art exhibits hosted by the YARMOUTH ART GUILD are on view at the visitor-friendly South Yarmouth Library on Old Main Street and on Thursdays in the summer (July & August) on the back patio of the Cultural Center.

Housed in two historic renovated buildings on Old Main Street in South Yarmouth, the Cultural Center is open to the public throughout the year.

YARMOUTH ART GUILD

PHOTOS: CULTURAL CENTER OF CAPE COD

Top: Explore your creativity at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod through one of its many art classes or culinary workshops.

Visual and Performing Arts

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THACHER HALL performance center on Route 6A is a former church built in the 1870s. With its bell tower, belfry, and frescoes, it is now an acoustically elegant space where you can experience soulful vibes, classical melodies, or rocking sounds at frequent concerts. You can also be inspired by the work of Cape artists in the lower-level gallery, which houses a rotating collection of local art. thacherhall.org

In our neighboring town of Barnstable, you can enjoy the spectacular concerts of the renowned CAPE SYMPHONY, which performs at the Barnstable Performing Arts Center, Cape Cod’s 1,400-seat premier concert hall, located inside Barnstable High School in Hyannis. capesymphony.org

The longest-running professional summer theater in the U.S., THE CAPE PLAYHOUSE presents plays, from early June into September, at its Main Street, Dennis venue. Children’s programming includes classes and stage shows. capeplayhouse.com

Arts & Crafts

Spend Art-FULL days in downtown Hyannis by browsing among the colorful seaside shanties in two locations near the harbor. Follow the Walkway-to-the-Sea from Main Street to the HYANNIS HYARTS ARTIST SHANTIES near Hyannis Harbor and meet local Cape Cod artists who work and sell their wares right from their “seaside studios.” Both locations are beautiful and breezy spots to visit and shop while taking in the sights and sounds of the working waterfront. The shanties are always open weekdays from 11:00 am, May through September, on weekends in October, and for fun and festive special events in November and December. Artwork varies; artists change weekly, and artists frequently open early and stay late. So come on down to the water! artsbarnstable.com

In the small green at the corner of Old Main Street and Union Street, you’ll find intriguing local arts and crafts, as well as delicious produce, jams, jellies, and baked goods, at the BASS RIVER FARMERS MARKET, which is presented every Thursday and Saturday from June through September. bassriverfarmersmarket.org

Each October, the crowd-pleasing YARMOUTH SEASIDE FESTIVAL hosts a craft fair with more than 125 crafters from all over the country at the Joshua Sears Memorial Field, 1175 Route 28, South Yarmouth, with other events taking place across town. This threeday fest presents an entertaining roster of children’s activities, races, live music, nature shows, and a beach bonfire, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display at Seagull Beach. For more information, visit: yarmouthseasidefestival.com

ROBERT BENSON PHOTOGRAPHY

Passionate and engaging, conductor Jung-Ho Pak leads the talented professional musicians of the Cape Symphony in enriching musical performances.

Discover local artists and artisans at the charming harborside Hyannis shanties.

Left: Once known as the Yarmouth New Church, the newly named Thacher Hall is a welcoming, secular home for the community and the arts.

Explore the Cape!

Brewster Chamber of Commerce brewster-capecod.com

Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce capecodcanalchamber.org

Chatham Chamber of Commerce & Merchants Association chathaminfo.com

Dennis Chamber of Commerce dennischamber.com

Eastham Chamber of Commerce easthamchamber.com

Falmouth Chamber of Commerce falmouthchamber.com

Greater Hyannis Chamber of Commerce hyannis.com

Harwich Chamber of Commerce harwichcc.com

Mashpee Chamber of Commerce mashpeechamber.com

Orleans Chamber of Commerce orleanscapecod.org

Provincetown Chamber of Commerce ptownchamber.com

Sandwich Chamber of Commerce sandwichchamber.com

Truro Chamber of Commerce trurochamberofcommerce.com

Wellfleet Chamber of Commerce wellfleetchamber.com

Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce yarmouthcapecod.com

Summer on the Marsh in Sandwich

Nauset Beach in Orleans

Pilgrim Monument in Provincetown

Hyannis Harbor in Hyannis

Wellfleet Oysters in Wellfleet

The Knob in Falmouth

Cold Storage Beach in Dennis

Mashpee Commons in Mashpee

Wychmere Harbor in Harwich

Cape Cod Canal Railroad Bridge in Bourne

Photos by: William F. Pomeroy, Pomeroy Photography & Graphics, Fleeting Moments Photography, Waquoit Photography Studio, Tobin Writ, Julia Cumes Photography, Betty Wiley

Nauset Marsh in Eastham

Chatham Light in Chatham

Stony Brook Grist Mill in Brewster

Highland Light in Truro

LOC AL C APE CHAMBERS

Gray’s Beach Boardwalk in Yarmouth Port

Historic Homes

The charming Yarmouth Port Common on Strawberry Lane and Route 6A is sandwiched between two intriguing homes from different eras.

On the west side of the green is the CAPTAIN BANGS HALLET HOUSE MUSEUM, the Cape’s only fully furnished sea captain’s house. Inside the circa 1840 home, porcelain and silk treasures from the captain’s many trips to China are displayed. The flavor of his and his wife’s daily life is all around you, from the dining table set for dinner to the children’s room filled with toys.

Across the common is the fascinating EDWARD GOREY HOUSE, home to the famous author and illustrator of gothic humor from 1979 until his death in 2000. Each room is filled with evidence of his talents and eccentricities. From April through December 2023, you can delight in “Dressed to Kill,” an exhibit showcasing Gorey’s decided influence on fashion through his personal taste and the costumes of his characters.

PHOTO BY BRUCE CHERNIN, 1973 (COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY COLLECTION)

OF THE EDWARD

TRUST.

Edward Gorey at the New York City Ballet in full Edward attire.

Captain Bangs Hallet House Museum (below) has a 120-year-old weeping beech tree (right).

Bass River was central to the indigenous tribes and to the

BUSINESS DEVELOPS ALONG BASS RIVER

Yarmouth was settled on the bayside in 1639 by farmers who discovered what Native Americans had known for 10,000 They followed the tribes’ path, now Rte. 6A in Yarmouth found lands rich in fish, game & marsh hay.

Archeological digs have discovered artifacts from years ago at the Taylor Bray Farm.

how Robert & Ruth Taylor’s 1639 farmhouse evolved generations.

settlers visit their graves to tell you about their lives. the boardwalk along the marsh at Bass Hole/Gray’s Beach!

NANTUCKET SOUND

From the early days, most of the land south of the main county road (now Rte. 28) was farmed by just a few families. When the maritime industry declined and the railroad and cars brought summer visitors to the Cape, these lands were developed for summer homes and

Today,

people flock to the beaches and family attractions of

Explore the Age of Piracy and the only authentic pirate treasure in the world at the WHYDAH PIRATE MUSEUM! See amazing lifelike pirates & their treasures brought up from the Yarmouth has many beautiful beaches! Find your favorite at

Olde Cape Cod Discovery Trail Journey

YARMOUTH

The Wampanoag name for Yarmouth was Mattacheese, “old lands by the border of water.”

On Route 6A is the WINSLOW CROCKER HOUSE, the former home of an enterprising woman of the 1930s, Mary Thacher, a descendant of a Yarmouth founding father, Anthony Thacher. She had this Georgian home relocated from Barnstable so she could remodel and furnish it with her favorite collections of antique furniture, hooked rugs, and ceramics—with the specific intent of leaving it to the Historical Society of New England for the enjoyment of future generations.

As you watch the harbor ferries from Bay View Beach, imagine militiamen fighting to keep the British from landing here in 1813. Stop at the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce or go to for info on beaches, attractions, lodging & the largest Sand Sculpture Trail in the country!

Experience the essence of Cape Cod’s natural beauty and historic charms thru the lives of the people who survived on the bounty of the land and sea and built this special place.

Become

OLDE CAPE COD DISCOVERY TRAIL

Journey to the past, discover the future:

You can experience how the three villages of Yarmouth evolved over time and how the peoples have always been intimately connected to the land and sea. Explore Yarmouth’s unique natural beauty and history with a brochure and map of our preserved historic sites and waterways. Download the brochure at yarmouthcapecod.com/olde-cape-cod-discovery-trail or visit us at the Yarmouth Chamber Visitor Center (424 Route 28, West Yarmouth) to pick up this brochure and more info about other Things to Do. We are here to offer you personalized help to discover what will create your most memorable visit to our town.

Funded in part by the Town of Yarmouth’s Tourism Revenue Preservation Fund

Near the large open cooking hearth, the Winslow Crocker House displays a dining table and chairs, and an elaborate, handmade cradle.

Sunrises & Sunsets

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BETTY WILEY

The moments each day when the sun rises and sets are some of nature’s most awe-inspiring. Research shows that watching these dynamic and multihued phenomena can improve your sense of well-being and gratitude. So, take the opportunity to experience some of Yarmouth’s most enchanting spots to observe dawn and dusk.

Seagull Beach

A serene solitude greets the dawn at this Nantucket Sound beach as wispy cirrus clouds reflect tones of pink, orange, and lilac. The soft colors are repeated on the beach, grass–covered dunes and the silent sand. Sea Gull Road, West Yarmouth

PHOTO ESSAY

Parkers River Beach

A line of benches awaits visitors as the sun rises over the water at this family-friendly South Yarmouth beach. A playground, snack bar, and a rock jetty make for a day’s worth of fun once the sun is high in the sky. Off South Shore Drive, South Yarmouth

Judah Baker Windmill

Facing due east, the parking lot, small park, and strip of beach next to this 18th-century windmill in South Yarmouth make it an ideal spot early in the morning. Volunteers are on hand seasonally to share the history of the windmill, but the sunrises are available every day. River Street, South Yarmouth

Gray’s Beach and Boardwalk

One of the most popular locations in the MidCape to experience the sunset, Gray’s Beach and the Bass Hole Boardwalk offers two viewing options; sit and let the setting sun’s colors wash over you or stroll out to the end of the boardwalk to bid goodbye to another idyllic Cape Cod day. Off Center Street, Yarmouth Port

PHOTO ESSAY

Mill Creek

A small sailboat is moored at sunset next to the marshland at the edge of Mill Creek in Yarmouth Port. Nearby is the charming Hallet’s Bridge, which spans the tidal pond fed by both Mill Creek and Barnstable Harbor.

Yarmouth Port

Colonial Acres Beach

A small wooden footbridge seems to lead you directly to the rising sun and the beginning of a perfect beach day at Colonial Acres Beach. This delightful spot in West Yarmouth is on Lewis Bay, giving you a great view of the boats and ferries coming to and leaving from nearby Hyannis harbor. Standish Way, West Yarmouth

Voracious for Vintage

TEXT AND PHOTOGRAPHY

BY LAUREN WOLK

Vintage means character, charm, history, utility, artistry, and quality, all wrapped up in one neat, affordable package. It means a chance to reuse, repurpose, and revitalize items that are both well made and well loved. And it means supporting small businesses and nonprofits that strengthen the community and help me strive for “zero waste.”

So, where do I go to find the perfect items for my wardrobe, workshop, or home? Yarmouth.

WICKED THRIFT

Nearly all of the town’s vintage shops are known for carefully curated collectibles, housewares, furnishings, clothing, accessories, and other treasures, some of them truly antique, all of them worth another chance to be useful. A few shops also carry new items—such as candles, soaps, jewelry, and other work by local artists and artisans—but I look primarily for the old and unusual. The unique. The “find.” That’s how I’ve found nearly all the furniture in my house, but it’s also how I’ve feathered my nest. Take, for instance, the jumble of old wooden letters that just happened to spell “QUIET,” which I turned into a sign for the door to my writing room (not that it did any good). Or a beat-up, improbably pink wooden tool caddie which, turned on its side, made an excellent spice rack. My nest is full of such things.

I also shop vintage for the opportunity to be creative, incorporating architectural remnants and “survivors” from bygone eras into the assemblages I make in my workshop. I’ve made birdhouses out of flour sifters, clock cases, bottle crates, letter boxes, coffee tins, and teapots. I’ve fashioned a flight of ersatz angels out of banged-up buoys, verdigris-coated boat fittings, egg cups, sap buckets, tin molds, and textile spools. And I’ve concocted a wealth of wreaths, including one made of piano keys and another from old paint brushes steeped in color.

Above: Picket Fences: The main showroom houses furniture, collectibles, housewares, lamps, and artwork.

Left: Classic sunglasses, funky accessories, and iconic artwork on display at Wilma’s.

Right: Wicked Thrift: A pair of gorgeous bejeweled pumps sit atop an antique trunk.

It’s extraordinary how satisfying it is to make something unusual and interesting from the cornucopia of odds and ends available in the town’s second-chance shops.

The appeal of most of those shops lies in the variety, the everchanging inventory, and the artistry with which items are displayed. “Our consigners are constantly bringing in fresh items,” says Maureen Beriau, who has run Couches to Candlesticks for nineteen years. “Just what you’d want for a comfortable cottage.” Likewise, Picket Fences and Simply Vintage of Cape Cod are packed with a wide array of beautiful finds arranged in little islands of nostalgia and color, all of them inviting and inspiring. “I love to put vignettes together, stage all the beautiful things people bring in,” says Kathleen Kovar, who has run Picket Fences for ten years. Cathy Brosnihan of Simply Vintage is equally enthusiastic about the delightful surprises that have come through her door for a dozen years, “perfect for all kinds of customers.”

With a greater emphasis on clothing and accessories, Wilma’s Eclectic Consignment, run by Wilma (of course), is peopled with mannequins that help to put the “fun” in funky, all of them dressed to the nines and bedecked with baubles. Exploring Wilma’s is a lot like visiting a kaleidoscope: There’s something to catch the eye at every step, in every direction.

Wicked Thrift, which has a pronounced specialty—retro clothing—still boasts such a diverse inventory that it has an equally broad appeal. “After twelve years, we’re still going strong,” says

Left: “Cake Tin Castle,” a birdhouse made from vintage kitchenware and discovered odds and ends.

Right: “Seaside Angel,” an original assemblage by Wolk made from some of her thrift shop finds.

Left: More eclectic goods at Wilma’s, including costume jewelry and accessories. Above: Gloves and other feminine accessories are displayed on a vintage mirror at Couches to Candlesticks.

Missy Jones, the young woman who welcomes me into the shop. “We have a bit of everything. The cool thing about Wicked Thrift is that three generations of people can come in, and they’re all going to find something.”

What else do these shops have in common? They are all run by warm and welcoming women who take great pride in what they’ve achieved, as well they should.

But let’s not forget the town’s thrift shops, which are attractive and inviting, run by churches and other nonprofits, and filled with both bargains and opportunities to support the community.

The ReStore, for instance, is an incredible source of furniture and fixtures, all of them donated to support Habitat for Humanity’s mission to partner with families in need of affordable homes. Likewise, the sale of donated furniture, clothing, and other goods at Cape Abilities Thrift helps fund the mission to support people with disabilities across Cape Cod. Each nonprofit thrift shop in Yarmouth offers merchandise whose quality is as high as its purpose.

If you or someone you know is a flower fanatic or avid gardener, then the Flower Angels Thrift Store on Route 28 is an ideal stop on your thrifting adventure!

Specializing in flower-themed collectibles, kitchenware, art, small furniture, and costume jewelry, as well as gently used garden items, the Flower Angels Thrift Store supports the mission of the nonprofit Flower Angels, a self-funded program of Community Connections.

All year long, Flower Angels volunteers repurpose donated fresh flowers into charming floral arrangements for delivery to residents of Cape Cod nursing homes. The cheerful bouquets and personal delivery brighten the days of valuable members of our local community.

It’s an adventure, really, to explore the town with vintage in mind, especially when the crowds have abated and the pace has slowed, though there are treasures waiting all year round. Simply check for hours on social media, plot your course, and set sail, open to possibility. Chances are you’ll go home with something you didn’t know you were looking for until you found it.

SOUTH YARMOUTH:

1 Couches to Candlesticks

845 Route 28

2 Picket Fences

834 Route 28

Flower Angels

Thrift Store

851 Route 28

3 Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod ReStore

28 Whites Path

4 St. David’s Episcopal Church Thrift Shop

205 Old Main Street

Wicked Thrift

1094 Route 28

Left: Beautiful tableaux fill the expansive Simply Vintage shop on Route 6A.

BEACH GU I DE

GRAY’S BEACH, YARMOUTH PORT

(Check weather conditions and tide charts at yarmouthcapecod.com.)

BASS RIVER (Nantucket Sound) (A.K.A. SMUGGLERS)

South Shore Drive, South Yarmouth

Also known as Smugglers Beach, this one has it all. Located at the mouth of Bass River, it’s spacious and boasts calm waters and a front-row seat for watching boats go by. You can fish off the pier, and there’s a boat launch, ample parking, snack bar, volleyball court, a bathhouse, and lifeguards. Bass River Beach is gated and locked from 10 p.m. until 8 a.m.

BAY VIEW BEACH (Nantucket Sound)

Bay View Street, West Yarmouth

Do you love the idea of watching boats go by from a quiet beach with not much foot traffic? Bay View Beach may be the place for you! This charming stretch of sand offers relatively calm waters and the opportunity to watch the boats on their way in and out of Hyannis Marina. There’s a seasonal portable toilet, but no lifeguards on duty.

COLONIAL ACRES (Nantucket Sound)

Standish Way, West Yarmouth

A popular spot for families with young children, Colonial Acres Beach is medium in size and has calm waters. Cross the wooden bridge onto the beach full of small rocky treasures. Enjoy a view of the bay, featuring a rocky jetty and boats coming and going from Hyannis Harbor. There are no lifeguards on duty, but you’ll find limited parking and a seasonal portable toilet.

ENGLEWOOD (Nantucket Sound)

Berry Avenue, West Yarmouth

Tucked into a small cove just north of Great Island, Englewood Beach is a peaceful spot that is often enjoyed by shell collectors. This small beach is accessible to the handicapped and offers a boat ramp for those looking to spend the day offshore. Small parking area.

Dogs are prohibited on all Yarmouth beaches from May 15th to Labor Day.

Bay or Sound? Yarmouth has marvelous beaches on both sides of town, with lots of options for any kind of day on the sand and surf you might desire.

Cape Cod Bay

Nantucket Sound

BETTY WILEY

KEY Fee Lifeguards Picnic Area/Grills Bath House Boat Ramp Food Handicap Accessible

SEAGULL BEACH, WEST YARMOUTH

FLAX POND

Dupont Ave., South Yarmouth

The Flax Pond Recreation Area is a facility that lies on 100-plus acres of conservation land, with a beautiful pond and an extensive cedar swamp. Open to the public from September to June, it serves as a summer camp in July and August. This recreation area sports room for volleyball and basketball, is popular for picnics, and offers restrooms. Walk the short trails through the pines along the pond’s edge. Locked from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.

GRAY’S/BASS

HOLE (Cape Cod Bay)

Off Center Street, Yarmouth Port

An 800-foot boardwalk takes you over the creek, a salt marsh, and tidal inlets to the beach. Bass Hole (aka Gray’s Beach) is a great spot to explore wildlife and has a picnic area and restrooms. Low tide draws out much of the water, leaving behind calm tide pools for the youngest of beachgoers to splash around in. Between sunbathing and watching the osprey nest, you can explore the beautiful walking trails behind the playground.

LONG POND

Indian Memorial Drive, South Yarmouth

A swimming and kayaking haven tucked away in the heart of South Yarmouth. Long Pond offers a small beach, small playground, wooded area, basketball court, and seasonal portable toilet. Long Pond is locked from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.

PARKERS RIVER BEACH

(Nantucket Sound)

Off South Shore Drive, South Yarmouth

Parkers River Beach (aka Beachwood) is a long, narrow beach situated in South Yarmouth. People come for the great views, rock jetties and ample parking. The beach does get a bit crowded, but there are a playground and gazebo nearby, as well as a bathhouse, shower, and concession stand. Parkers River Beach is gated and locked from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.

BETTY WILEY

ICON KEY Fee Lifeguards Picnic Area/Grills Bath House Boat Ramp Food Handicap Accessible

SANDY POND

Buck Island Road, West Yarmouth

This recreation area with many amenities is off Buck Island Road opposite the Yarmouth Dog Park. There’s something for everyone: a softball field, soccer/utility field, tennis courts, basketball court, playground, life course, and picnic area. Freshwater pond with small beach and parking areas and a restroom building.

SEAGULL (Nantucket Sound)

Sea Gull Road, West Yarmouth

Looking for a popular spot right on Nantucket Sound? Seagull Beach is Yarmouth’s largest. It may have no more seagulls than any other beach but offers a large stretch of sand that hosts many activities such as windsurfing, swimming, and beach games. The beach offers clean sand, calm water, a large parking lot and plenty of room despite its popularity. There’s a bathhouse, shower, and concession stand. The beach is locked from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.

SEA VIEW (Nantucket Sound)

Opposite South Shore Drive, South Yarmouth

Overlooking Nantucket Sound, Sea View Beach offers pictureworthy views and very clean sand. This mid-sized beach does not tend to get overly crowded and offers parking right next to the beach. There are no lifeguards, but you’ll find a picnic area, a concrete walk on the seawall, and a seasonal portable toilet. The beach is locked from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.

WILBUR PARK

Highbank Road, South Yarmouth

Located on Highbank Road at the turn in Bass River, the Wilbur Park Beach is mostly known as a boat launch. There is a picnic area, but the very small section of sand is accessible only during low tide. No lifeguards on duty, no facilities. Wilbur Park is locked from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.

WINDMILL BEACH (Nantucket Sound)

River Street, South Yarmouth

Windmill Beach gets its name from the historic windmill nearby. If you want to learn how a windmill works, the Judah Baker Windmill offers tours. This is a smaller beach that is close to nonexistent during high tide. The sand is muddy but rich in seashells. Windmill Beach is locked from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.

Beach Stickers

During the summer season (May–September), Yarmouth beaches are staffed by lifeguards and gate attendants from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Visitors can purchase daily or weekly parking passes for each town beach at the entrance gate, with the exception of one resident-only beach, South Middle Beach on South Shore Drive, which requires a resident Beach Sticker.

Town taxpayers can purchase a yearly Yarmouth Beach Sticker at the Yarmouth Town Hall, via phone or mail, or online. Visit the Town of Yarmouth website for more information: yarmouth.ma.us/464/Beach-Stickers

ENGLEWOOD BEACH, WEST YARMOUTH

Bringing your Dog on Vacation?

The MidCape is a dog-friendly place, but towns do regulate their presence, with dogs banned from beaches mid-May to mid-September. Yarmouth offers dog parks where your pet can socialize. In general, keep your dog leashed at all times (unless visiting the dog parks) and check the town website for specific rules and regulations.

Town Rules & Regulations

Dogs are prohibited at parks with playing fields (Peter Homer Park, Sandy Pond Recreation Area, Flax Pond Recreation Area, Little League Complex and John Simpkins fields) and on Seagull Beach and Gray’s Beach from April 1; and on all other beaches and ways beginning May 15 through Labor Day. Dogs are banned from public boardwalks.

Yarmouth Dog Park

482 Buck Island Rd., West Yarmouth

Hours: dawn–dusk

yarmouth.ma.us/683/Sandy-Pond-Recreation-Area

Located within the Sandy Pond Recreation area, there are multiple fenced-in yards with dirt and pebble surfaces for small, large and temperamental dogs, water bubblers, waste disposal stations and benches.

24-HOUR EMERGENCY CLINIC:

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists

79 Theophilis Smith Rd., South Dennis 508-398-7575

capecodvetspecialists.com

BY LISA CAVANAUGH

THE THREE LIBRARIES IN YARMOUTH are open year-round and offer both residents and visitors a world of knowledge and fun. Each was established in the 1800s as a small reading association. The trio—South Yarmouth, West Yarmouth, and Yarmouth Port—became municipally run entities in the 1990s, overseen by the Town Library Board. Since 2008, the Yarmouth Port library has reverted to Association ownership, but it is still a public library, open to all.

In addition to providing readers with a plethora of new fiction and nonfiction, classic literature, and hundreds of reference titles to peruse, the libraries also offer informational resources, lectures, classes, children’s activities, books for sale, and much more.

Whether it is movement and music for toddlers, story time for young children, teen crafts, book discussions, knitting lessons, author lectures, or a chance to sit down with Town leadership for Q & A, the libraries have a full calendar of interesting and educational events every month.

To help support its work and services, each library has long-standing and dedicated volunteer groups that raise money and create community assistance for the library’s mission.

LIBRARIES

For the South Yarmouth branch, which is located on Old Main Street near Bass River, the South Yarmouth Library Association has been hosting a merry fundraiser each December for more than 17 years. The proceeds of the popular Holiday Cookie Stroll fund services at South Library that the town can’t pick up, says Lesley Callahan, corresponding secretary, archivist, and Cookie Stroll chair. “We shoulder the burden and help pay for children’s programs, author talks, museum passes, and some materials and equipment the library needs.”

Each year the energetic cookie stroll volunteers begin their planning months in advance, securing hosts—people and organizations in the Bass River area who will open their decorated homes to strollers—as well as cookie “captains,” bakers, and cookie bag sewers. “We take a big breath after the stroll and then begin again in January.”

With up to ten stops, the route winds its way through historic lanes and charming neighborhoods, with a different cookie available at each stop. “The Cookie Captain determines the cookies,” says Callahan, “sometimes tapping into recipes that are family favorites or traditions of the hosts and hostesses.” The captains find enough bakers to make a total of 725 cookies for each home, and although the stroll sells out each year with 700 tickets (at $25 each), whenever there are leftover cookies, they are donated to a local food pantry.

The recipes are collected in a booklet that, along with a festive holiday fabric bag, is given to strollers as they make their way from house to house. Trolley service is also offered throughout the day.

Callahan says that in addition to the Cookie Stroll, the SYLA runs the busy bookstore at the branch. “The carefully curated selection of gently used and affordable books is a wonderful outreach to our community,” says Callahan. “Our little library is amazing and so much a part of this neighborhood.”

For more information, visit yarmouthlibraries.org/south-yarmouthlibrary

The three Yarmouth libraries offer informational resources, lectures, classes, children’s activities, books for sale, and much more.

Peanut Butter

M&M’s Cookies

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup creamy peanut butter

• ½ cup shortening

• 1¼ cups brown sugar, packed

• 3 tbsp milk

• 1 tbsp vanilla

Directions:

• 1¾ cups flour

• ¾ tsp salt

• ¾ tsp baking soda

• 1 egg

• 1½ cups mini M&M’s

Preheat oven to 375º. Combine peanut butter, shortening, brown sugar, milk, and vanilla in a bowl. Beat at medium speed until blended. Add egg. Combine flour, salt, and baking soda. Add to peanut butter mixture and beat on low speed. Mix until blended. Stir in 1 cup of the mini M&M’s. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on an ungreased or parchment-lined cookie sheet. Decorate tops with additional M&M’s. Bake 6–7 minutes. Makes three dozen cookies.

This year’s Holiday Cookie Stroll, to support the South Yarmouth Library, will be held December 9. For more information visit yarmouthlibraries.org

RECIPE FROM THE HOLIDAY COOKIE STROLL

Price Key — Daily Rates

PRETTY PICKY PROPERTIES

Now in its 19th year, Cape Cod’s only select vacation rentals specialist, manages more than 180 private homes for summer vacation rentals from Sandwich to Eastham. Pretty Picky’s high-touch service includes trained Detailers who execute an exclusive “Property Prep Punch List” on-site each turnover day to assure arriving guests of the best possible vacation experience. 101 Depot Road, Chatham; 35B South Orleans Road, Orleans; 2421 Main Street, Brewster 508-896-3241, prettypicky.com

RED JACKET RESORTS

With four waterfront properties and one overlooking a golf course, Red Jacket Resorts offer vacations for every taste at Red Jacket Beach Resort & Spa; Blue Water Resort; Riviera Beach Resort; Green Harbor Resort; and Blue Rock Resort. Call 800-227-3263 or visit redjacketresorts.com to plan your stay. See grid listings on page 48

HOLIDAY VACATION CONDOMINIUMS

NOW OFFERING AN AFFORDABLE SUMMER VACATION ON CAPE COD!

Conveniently located in West Yarmouth, HVC is making available a sun & fun “summer week,” based on 7 nights’ occupancy for up to 4 people. Only $1,100/week ($157 per night) for each summer week over the course of a 3-year lease (one week per year). Lock in this affordable rate now—it won’t go up for the term of your lease. Cape Cod Inflatable Park is next door!

AMENITIES INCLUDE

• Indoor & outdoor pools

• Hot tub

• Grilling picnic area

• Fire pit

• Free-throw basketball net

• Horseshoe pit

Close to beaches, shops, restaurants, mini golf, and bike trails, and steps away from Cape Cod Inflatable Park; it’s a short drive to Hyannis and the island ferry.

488 Main Street, West Yarmouth 508-775-0414 | holidayvac.com

EMERALD RESORT CAPE COD IRISH VILLAGE HYPORT CONFERENCE CENTER

Located in downtown Hyannis, Emerald Resort boasts a family of businesses and services in one spot, including Cape Cod’s largest conference facility, indoor and outdoor pools, an 18-hole golf course, and Essential Beauty, an Aveda concept full-service salon.

35 Scudder Avenue, Hyannis 508-394-9300, theemeraldresort.com

HOLIDAY VACATION CONDOMINIUMS

Holiday Vacation Condominiums’ affordable Sun & Fun vacation! Located in West Yarmouth, near beaches, shops, restaurants, and next door to Cape Cod Inflatable Park, HVC offers a 3-year lease (one week per year for only $157/night based on 7 nights for up to 4 people).

488 Main Street, West Yarmouth 508-775-0414, holidayvac.com

on Smuggler’s Beach

Affordable Beachfront Luxury on the Water Open Year Round

All rooms newly renovated…featuring Waterviews, Fireplaces, Free WiFi & Efficiencies (limited availability).

www.oceanclubsmugglersbeach.com

South Shore Drive • South Yarmouth

Call for reservations or free brochure: 1-800-780-1115

The Perfect Family Getaway

Situated less than 2.5 miles by car from several beaches, this casual, all-suite hotel is 4 miles from Barnstable Municipal Airport. Modest, air-conditioned suites include minifridges, microwaves, coffeemakers and cable TV. A restaurant serving American and Irish fare offers both dinner and breakfast (included in some package rates). An Irish pub features traditional live entertainment. Amenities include an outdoor pool, and an indoor pool featuring a whirlpool.

Hyport Conference Center is Cape Cod’s largest conference facility in the mid-Cape area, with a total of 30,000 square feet of flexible indoor banquet space. Whether you’re planning a class reunion, baby shower, birthday party or business function, we’re here to help your event go as smoothly as possible. We offer DJ, catering and decorating services so that you can just sit back and enjoy the event.

Located in downtown Hyannis, Emerald Resort boasts a family of businesses and services all under one roof.

CAPE COD IRISH VILLAGE | HYPORT CONFERENCE CENTER | ATLANTIS SPORTS CLUBS

TWIN BROOKS GOLF COURSE | ESSENTIAL BEAUTY SALON

THINGS TO DO

Cape Cod is more than sandy beaches. Soak up more than the sun with the MidCape’s galleries, museums, historic sites, summer collegiate baseball, mini golf, bowling and other family fun destinations, including a pirate ship adventure. Looking for outdoor activities? Explore the area on foot or by bicycle, canoe or kayak — or take a seal cruise or whalewatching trip off shore. In addition, with the Cape’s transportation hub located in Hyannis, it’s easy to hop aboard a ferry for a fun day trip to the islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket.

CAPE SYMPHONY

Cape Symphony’s “Joy4July” Celebration at Aselton Park is a spectacular concert bursting with pop, Broadway, and patriotic classics. This FREE holiday event is the culmination of a day full of Independence Day traditions in downtown Hyannis, with a boat parade and fun activities for families, residents, and visitors of all ages. Box Office: 2235 Iyannough Rd., Route 132, West Barnstable, 508-362-1111, capesymphony.org

2023 SUMMER OF JOY

Joy4July

TUES July 4 8:00 PM

Aselton Park

Hyannis Harbor

FREE Admission

Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert

SAT July 29 7:30PM

SUN July 30 3:00PM

Barnstable Performing Arts Center

Hyannis

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Symphony at the Seashore

THU August 24 7:00PM

Salt Pond Amphitheater | National Seashore

Eastham

FREE Admission

THINGS TO DO

BASS RIVER GOLF COURSE

Bass River Golf Course, in South Yarmouth, was founded in 1900. In 1914 it was redesigned and expanded by golf course architect Donald Ross. A beautiful 18-hole layout featuring wide fairways, small greens and views of Bass River. With multiple sets of tees and an overall length of 6,138 yards from the tips, Bass River is fun for all levels. The signature hole #18, a 169-yard par 3, plays across marshland to an elevated green. 62 Highbank Rd., South Yarmouth, 508-398-9079, golfyarmouth.com

BAYBERRY HILLS GOLF COURSE

Bayberry Hills is a pristine golf course located in West Yarmouth. The layout includes 27 holes (Red, White, & Blue Courses) with championship tees allowing the course to be played at up to 7,200 yards. The facility offers the ultimate golfing experience. 635 West Yarmouth Rd., West Yarmouth, 508-394-5597, golfyarmouth.com

BLUE ROCK GOLF COURSE

Open to the public as well as members, the meticulously maintained Blue Rock Golf Course offers a championship level par-3 experience with putting and chipping greens, and a full-service Pro Shop. Blue Rock is a course for all ages and abilities, and families are welcome. 48 Todd Rd., South Yarmouth, 508-398-9295, bluerockgolfcourse.com

CAPE COD CREAMERY

Voted one of the top ten ice cream shops in the US by USA Today, Cape Cod Creamery serves homemade ice cream. The Hyannis location serves soups & sandwiches. All three locations have ample outdoor seating. 5 Theatre Colony Rd./Rte. 28, South Yarmouth, 508-398-8400; 645 Iyannough Rd., Hyannis, 508-568-3600; 716 Main St., Dennis, 508-398-8400; capecodcreamery.com

CAPE COD INFLATABLE PARK

Two Great Parks, Double the Fun! Bounce, battle, slide and float through the two parks that make up the Cape Cod Inflatable Park. There’s something for everyone, ages 1 to 100. Just bring your socks, towel, sunscreen and all the energy you can gather for a full day of fun!. 518 Rte. 28, West Yarmouth, 508-771-6060, capecodinflatablepark.com

75 Falmouth Heights Road, Falmouth, MA 508.548.4800

CULTURAL CENTER OF CAPE COD

A world-class, inclusive space that cultivates curiosity, creativity, and cultural exploration through exhibition, arts education and life-long learning, and music and events. Encompassing the historic 1930s Bass River Bank building and purpose-built Education Wing, the Cultural Center of Cape Cod has something for everyone, including culinary adventures, working artist studios, pottery, makerspace, and recording studio. 307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth, 508-394-7100, cultural-center.org

HY-LINE CRUISES

Welcome aboard our family of high-speed ferries to Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. Conveniently located in Hyannis, we offer frequent daily departures and the only mid-Cape ferry port to both islands. Check out our Harbor Cruise and Fishing Trips too! Ocean Street Dock, Hyannis, 800-492-8082, hylinecruises.com

FIT TO A TEE GOLF SHOP AND DRIVING RANGE

A full-service golf shop and driving range that’s catered to Cape golfers for 30 years, Fit to a Tee offers custom and pre-owned clubs, professional instruction, a golf simulator, indoor nets, and a custom outdoor range. 928 Rte 28, South Yarmouth, 508-398-4653, fit-to-a-tee.com

HYANNIS HYARTS ARTIST SHANTIES

Browse among the 12 colorful seaside artist shanties in two locations along the Walkway-to-the-Sea. Meet Cape Cod artists in the heart of Hyannis’s working waterfront. Always open from 11 am. Artists often come in early and stay late. Artists change weekly throughout the season. Artwork is hand-made, designed or crafted in a variety of mediums: painting, jewelry, ceramics, mixed media and more! Open May to Oct, with Nov & Dec special events. Free parking at Town Hall, steps away from the shanties & Hyannis Main Street. Visit artsbarnstable.com for all event listings and artist information. @artsbarnstable 51 & 180 Ocean St., Hyannis, 508-862-4678, artsbarnstable.com

ISLAND QUEEN

Getting to Martha’s Vineyard is half the fun when you sail on the Island Queen. Just 35 minutes to the Vineyard. Enjoy the enclosed lounge, outside decks and full-service snack bar. Parking is a cinch, just 200 yards from the dock. Daily sailings beginning at 9 am from late May to mid October. Book online! 2023 round trip fares are $27/adult, $16/youth; children 4 and under travel free! 75 Falmouth Heights Rd., Falmouth, 508-548-4800, islandqueen.com

JOHN F. KENNEDY HYANNIS MUSEUM

Exhibits on the legacy of President Kennedy and his deep connection to Cape Cod, the one place he could relax, even while bearing the weight of the world. New for 2023, Cape Cod, November 22, 1963 a special exhibit featuring Cape Cod’s reaction to the death of the president. Open Mon–Sat, 397 Main St., Hyannis, 508-790-3077, jfkhyannismuseum.org

MONOMOY ISLAND EXCURSIONS

Depart Saquatucket Harbor in Harwich Port aboard our catamaran. Tour scenic Wychmere Harbor; learn about the marine activities and history. Cruise Nantucket Sound to the mouth of Stage Harbor in Chatham and Monomoy Island. Enjoy the sand dunes, lighthouses, seals and ospreys. Every trip is an adventure. 731 Rte. 28, Harwich Port, 508-430-7772, monomoysealcruise.com

MASSACHUSETTS AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM

Open year round. This boutique museum includes exhibits on the history of aviation and space exploration, focusing on their ties to Massachusetts people and industry. There are several hands-on interactive exhibits that help visitors understand how aircraft fly and engage the museum guests by allowing them to simulate flight. The Massachusetts Air and Space Museum officially opened in February of 2020 and is located in Hyannis. The museum is consistently growing its exhibits and is working to bring the public a better understanding of how aerospace affects everyday living. Visit us at our new location, 438 Main St., Hyannis, 508-827-6300, massairspace.org

PENGUINS ICE CREAM IGLOO

Penguins Ice Cream Igloo is located across from the Inflatable Park. We are known as the fun place with sightings of Penguins nightly. Hard and soft ice cream. Open 7 days and night late. Like us on facebook/ penguinsicecreamigloo, 517 Main St., West Yarmouth, 508-778-9334

PIRATE’S COVE ADVENTURE GOLF

Two 18-hole courses, Captain’s Cove the Original, and the handicappedaccessible Blackbeard’s Course, located on Route 28, South Yarmouth. Fun for all ages; the two championship courses offer elaborate pirate themes, innovative hole design and meticulously groomed grounds that have earned us best on Cape year after year. 728 Rte. 28, South Yarmouth, 508-394-6200, piratescove.net

SAND SCULPTURE TRAIL

Cape Cod’s free Sand Sculpture Trail is one of Yarmouth’s biggest attractions. From mid-June through mid-October, the hand-carved sculptures by Fitzysnowman Studios will be available for viewing. Pick up a map at the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center. 424 Rte. 28, West Yarmouth, 508-778-1008, yarmouthcapecod.com

RYAN FAMILY AMUSEMENTS

Ryan’s South Yarmouth family entertainment center offers fun for all ages: candlepin and ten pin bowling, axe throwing, cornhole, as well as an arcade and prize center— plus pizza, wings, snacks, and a full liquor license. Come in and find out what all the fun is about! 1067 Rte. 28, South Yarmouth, 508-394-5644, ryanfamily.com

THE STEAMSHIP AUTHORITY

Escape to the beautiful islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket with the Steamship Authority. Enjoy a day trip to Nantucket aboard our high-speed ferry and save! Travel any Monday–Thursday and the same-day, round-trip fare is only $60 for adults and $30 for children ages 5 to 12. Skip the ticket lines and purchase your passenger ferry tickets in advance using our eFerry ticketing at app.steamshipauthority. com. 69 South St., Hyannis, 508-477-8600, steamshipauthority.com

SKULL ISLAND SPORTS WORLD

Fun for the whole family awaits at Skull Island, along with a driving range, Go-Kart track, and fun arcade. Adventure golf features island-themed landscaping, waterfalls, and realistic rock sculpting; handicapped and stroller accessible. 934 Rte. 28, South Yarmouth, 508-398-6070, skullislandcapecod.com

Cape Cod Creamery

For high-speed passenger ferry reservations, please call (508) 495-FAST (3278) For safety, schedule, and parking information, go to SteamshipAuthority.com

Image by Robert Knudsen, White House / John F. Kennedy

Library and Museum

THINGS TO DO

WILD ANIMAL LAGOON

A safari adventure on the Cape! Come play an exciting round of mini golf amongst the animals at Wild Animal Lagoon. Work your way around the lagoon, through the cave, and behind the waterfall, all while enjoying the beauty of the course. Pan for treasure, too! Something for everyone at Wild Animal Lagoon. 62 Main St. Rte 28, West Yarmouth, 508-790-1662 wildanimallagoon.com

TRAILS

Enjoy a nice walk by the ocean or the fresh air in the woods by taking a hike in Yarmouth. Download Yarmouth’s conservation areas and trail maps to start to explore its 1800 acres of available land on yarmouthcapecod.com or visit us at the Yarmouth Chamber Visitor Center (424 Route 28, West Yarmouth) to pick up this brochure and more info about other Things to Do.

YARMOUTH SEASIDE FESTIVAL

The Yarmouth Seaside Festival in October captures a warm, fun-loving, and still FREE event for all to take part in and enjoy. Activities include a giant artists/crafters’ fair, continual musical entertainment, children’s events, beach bonfire, kayak/canoe race, pie-eating contests, fireworks and much, much more. Don’t miss the fun! 1175 Rte. 28, South Yarmouth, 508-778-1008, yarmouthseasidefestival.com

YARMOUTH-DENNIS RED SOX

See the future baseball stars of tomorrow! The Y-D Red Sox are a collegiate summer baseball team in the Cape Cod Baseball League. From mid-June through mid-August, the sounds of baseball and the aroma of the grill fill the air. Ballpark admission and parking are free. Red Wilson Field, 210 Station Ave., South Yarmouth, ydredsox.com

A safari adventure on the Cape! Come play an exciting round of mini golf amongst the animals at Wild Animal Lagoon. Work your way around the lagoon, through the cave, and behind the waterfall, all while enjoying the beauty of the course. Pan for treasure, too! Something for everyone at Wild Animal Lagoon. 62 Main Street (Route 28), West Yarmouth • 508-790-1662 wildanimallagoon.com

Centrally located to many of the Cape’s best things to see and do, come on down to Ocean Street, Hyannis for high-speed ferries to the islands, sightseeing & fishing trips, restaurants, strolling the docks, and more!

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME…

The Cape Cod Baseball League is nationally renowned for producing some of the best players in Major League Baseball. With its origins dating back to the 19th century, the CCBL is a Cape Cod tradition and has provided live-action thrills to locals and visitors alike for generations. From mid-June through mid-August, local teams renew their rivalries as the crack of the bat and the roar of the crowd can be heard at family-friendly ballparks around the Cape.

The Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox look forward to welcoming you and your family to historic Red Wilson Field in South Yarmouth to see future Big-League stars play in the best amateur summer league in the country. Admission and parking are always free. Our concession stands will be serving your favorite ballpark foods. Kids can enjoy gameday activities or sign up for our weekly baseball clinics. It’s fun for the whole family!

For more info, including our schedule and directions to the field, scan the QR Code or visit us at ydredsox.com

On The Links

BY LISA CAVANAUGH

VOSGERICHIAN/ OVERCAPECOD.COM

What could be better than a day on a Cape Cod golf course?

Making golf a highlight of your visit to Yarmouth is a terrific way to enjoy the town’s coastal and forested scenery while being healthy, active, and social.

The four picturesque courses located in Yarmouth give everyone an opportunity to practice their game and have some fun, whether you are a novice just learning your swing or an experienced golfer seeking a links-based challenge.

Golfing is possible throughout all our spectacular seasons here: spring, summer, fall, and even on mild winter days, and each of Yarmouth’s courses offers public play.

The oldest course, originally built as a private nine-hole course in 1900, South Yarmouth’s Bass River Golf Course was redesigned and expanded in 1914 by legendary Scottish-born golf course designer Donald Ross. This beautifully landscaped 18-hole public course features more than 6,000 yards of open green. The back nine has spectacular views of Bass River, with the 18th hole taking you over a marsh running alongside the water.

GEORGE

BASS RIVER GOLF COURSE

Also in South Yarmouth is Blue Rock Golf Course, a 3,000-yard course with holes ranging from 103 to 255 yards. The course is adjacent to Blue Rock Resort, making it a great option to “stay and play.” Open to the public as well as members, and with two putting and chipping greens, Blue Rock is ideal for all ages and abilities. Hole # 9, the course’s signature hole, is a 169-yard par 3, which plays across marshland to an elevated green, and has been named one of Cape Cod’s 18 Best. “We have a very family-friendly environment here at Blue Rock,” says Tim Sullivan, the Pro Shop manager, who says that the course is kept in magnificent shape and is considered one the best-manicured courses on the Cape. Sullivan notes that the course offers a wide selection of clinics as part of the Blue Rock Golf Academy, suitable for all levels of players. “We love to attract new golfers, junior golfers, and returning golfers—as the saying goes, you are never too old or too young to start golfing!”

BLUE ROCK GOLF COURSE

BLUE ROCK GOLF COURSE

West Yarmouth is home to Bayberry Hills Golf Course, a premier championship public course with a main 18-hole layout—The Winds and The Sands— that includes wide fairways and big greens amidst copses of trees, along with formidable bunkers, manicured sand traps, and undulations that provide a unique challenge. The Links course is a traditional nine-hole course of rolling hills with open, expansive views and a “wow” finishing hole over a pond. Bayberry Hills also offers one of the best public course practice areas in Massachusetts, with a large driving range, generous putting green, and separate chipping green.

The fourth course in Yarmouth, Kings Way Golf Club, is part of the Kings Way Condominium community on Route 6A in Yarmouthport. Designed by world-famous golf architect Brian Silva, the course covers 4,000 yards of terrain and plays to a par of 60, featuring spectacular elevation changes, Scottish bunkers, and rolling greens. Although the Club is semi-private, it currently offers limited public play and is friendly to all skill levels.

Each of Yarmouth’s golf courses offers a pro shop, restaurant, and opportunities for lessons from PGA-certified golf instructors. You can also gear up at Fit to a Tee Golf, located on Route 28 in South Yarmouth, before you head to the greens and even opt for a family-friendly adventure at one of Yarmouth’s several miniature golf centers. Plus, Fit to a Tee and West Yarmouth’s Scally’s Irish Ale House each have an interactive golf simulator experience for both indoor practice and social fun. No matter what you choose, golf in Yarmouth is a winner!

BAYBERRY HILLS GOLF COURSE

KINGS WAY GOLF CLUB

FIT TO A TEE GOLF

Golf courses

BASS RIVER

Bass River Golf Course was founded in 1900. A beautiful 18 hole layout featuring wide fairways, small greens, and views of Bass River. With multiple sets of tees and an overall length of 6138 yards from the tips, Bass River is fun for all levels.

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BAYBERRY HILLS

Bayberry Hills is a pristine golf course. The layout includes 27 holes (Red, White, & Blue Courses) with championship tees allowing the course to be played at up to 7,200 yards. The facility offers the ultimate golfing experience.

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2023 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The events and dates below represent only a small portion of the ongoing activities in the MidCape area. For more up-to-date information on happenings throughout the area, please visit the website of the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce at yarmouthcapecod.com. All dates are subject to change.

APRIL

APRIL 6

Edward Gorey House, Opening Day - The Edward Gorey House celebrates the life and preserves the works of this American author, illustrator, playwright, and set and costume designer. This year’s new exhibit is “Dressed to Kill — Edward Gorey and the Social Fabric.” This exhibit runs through December 31. 8 Strawberry Lane, Yarmouth Port. edwardgoreyhouse.org

APRIL 17 – 19

”An Evening with George Winston” - Three solo performances at 7:30 pm. $55/$45 for members. Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth, cultural-center.org

APRIL 22

Yarmouth Annual Community Cleanup Day - Make a big and visible difference in YOUR community. Presented by the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Yarmouth Conservation Department and Yarmouth DPW. yarmouthcapecod.com

APRIL 22

Yarmouth Wing Fling CompetitionThe first Annual Yarmouth Wing Fling Competition is from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod in South Yarmouth! Hot wings, cold drinks (cash bar), music by DJ Patrick, and a friendly competition between 15 restaurants. yarmouthcapecod.com

APRIL 22–23

Cape Symphony Concert: “Respect: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin”* - Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. Barnstable Performing Arts Center, West Main St., Hyannis, Box Office: 508-362-1111, capesymphony.org

APRIL 23

7th Annual Hyannis Rotary Miles for Smiles Road Race* - A 5K/10K and 1-mile health walk. Proceeds from the race will help provide sneakers and sports equipment for Cape kids. The run and walk will take place at 9 a.m. at Barnstable High School, West Main Street, Hyannis, hyannisrotary.org

APRIL 30

Luncheon Prelude to JS Bach Cello Concert by Samuel DeCaprio, with Chef Joe Cizynski - 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. $75/$65 for members. Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St, South Yarmouth, cultural-center.org

APRIL 30

An Afternoon of J.S. Bach Cello Suites with Cellist Samuel DeCaprio - 3 p.m. $25 Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St, South Yarmouth, cultural-center.org

APRIL 30 – MAY 7

Cape Cod ARTWEEK* - A celebration of the Cape Cod arts and cultural community. Local arts & cultural organizations, as well as artists and creative entrepreneurs, will present innovative, creative, affordable, cultural events in communities across Cape Cod. For more information and a full schedule visit, capecodmuseumtrail.com/ cape-cod-artweek

*this event takes place out of Yarmouth

TEPLANSKY PHOTOGRAPHY

SUMMER RECURRING EVENTS

MID-JUNE –MID-OCTOBER

Sand Sculpture Trail -

From mid-June through midOctober, the hand-carved sculptures by Fitzysnowman Studios will be available for viewing. Pick up a map at the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center. 424 Rte. 28, West Yarmouth, yarmouthcapecod.com/ sand-sculpture-trail

APRIL 13 – MAY 18

Coffee @ The Kennedy Museum*Thursdays at 11 a.m. Enjoy coffee while engaging in learning and conversation on Cape Cod issues and history. Attendance is included in the museum admission fee or is $5 per person. An up-to-date list of speakers is available on the museum website. jfkhyannismuseum.org

MAY – OCTOBER

Hyannis HyArts Artist Shanties* - Opening day is May 19; open through October with special events in November & December. Open daily from 11 a.m., two locations along the Walkway to the Sea. Cape Cod artists change weekly, throughout the season, visit often! artsbarnstable.com

MAY 17 – AUGUST 23

Walks with a Purpose* - Departing from the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum every other Wednesday, walks are guided and accessible in the village of Hyannis. Over the course of the one-mile walk, hear stories of political, historical and social significance.

MAY

MAY 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29

Museum Mondays in May* - Free admission to local museums all day. capecodmuseumtrail.com

MAY 1 – MAY 27

Battle For The Soul Of The Planet - C.A. Stigliano - In an exhibition of threedimensional and relief woodcarving, Stigliano presents work with political and social implications. Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St, South Yarmouth, cultural-center.org

*this event takes place out of Yarmouth

The walk begins at 10:30 a.m. and lasts for one hour and fifteen minutes. Price for adults is $25 including museum admission or for adults $15 for walk only. Children under 6 are free. Walks held rain or shine. jfkhyannismuseum.org

JUNE – AUGUST

Summer Forum @ JFK Hyannis Museum*Speaker series with authors on recent books about the Kennedys on various Mondays in June, July and August. Check the website for dates. jfkhyannismuseum.org

JUNE 15 – SEPTEMBER 9

Bass River Farmers Market - Thursdays & Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., rain or shine. Farmers and crafters promote and sell their locally grown, raised and/or produced products. 311 Old Main St., South Yarmouth, bassriverfarmersmarket.org

JULY – AUGUST

Monday Summer Concert Series6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Bring your beach chair for a free, family-friendly open-air concert every

MAY 5 – 7

The North East Santa Gathering on Cape Cod - 100 Santa Clauses, Mrs. Clauses, Elves and supporting Christmas cast gather for a weekend. Public invited to Vendor Room and Auction on Saturday evening. The real Santa will be in attendance at the Aiden by Best Western Cape Point, thenortheastsantas.com

MAY 6

Print Making Workshop for Kids*

- Students ages 7–10 will explore monoprinting using a gelli plate and take an interactive tour highlighting works in “Fire

Monday night in July and August. Parker’s River Beach, South Shore Drive, South Yarmouth. yarmouthcapecod.com

THROUGHOUT YEAR

Director’s Talk* - John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum, behind the scenes of the new exhibit or special film viewings, every Friday at 11 a.m. jfkhyannismuseum.org

JUNE – AUGUST

Cape Cod Baseball League - The nation’s premier amateur baseball league since 1885. Players from across the U.S. are recruited to play in the 10-team league. The Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox play at Red Wilson Field at Dennis-Yarmouth High School, 210 Station Ave., South Yarmouth. capecodbaseball.org See schedule of games on page 69

and Ink” by Alice Nicholson Galick, and the “Pearls Portfolio” exhibition. Cahoon Museum of American Art, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, cahoonmuseum.org

MAY 13 & 14

Cape Symphony: “Storytellers”* - Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m., Barnstable Performing Arts Center, 744 West Main St., Hyannis, Box Office: 508-362-1111, capesymphony.org

MAY 19

5th Annual Veteran’s Top Shot Golf Tournament - Pixy 103, Cape Gun Works, and Bayberry Hills Golf Course are joining

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

forces to host this tournament to benefit Heroes in Transition and the Nicholas Xiarhos Memorial Fund. This charity event raises money to help support Cape Cod Veterans. Bayberry Hills Golf Club, 635 W Yarmouth Rd., West Yarmouth. topshotinvitational.com

MAY 20

An Evening of Tradition, Diversity, and Unity, with Kotoko Brass - 7:30 pm. $25 Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth, cultural-center.org

MAY 20

Cape Abilities Walk for Opportunity*

- starts at the Hyannis Village Green on Main St. A 2.2-mile loop and gathering on the green in celebration of connection, community, and opportunity. Proceeds from this event support Cape Abilities’ programs and services, which support over 400 individuals with disabilities across Cape Cod. Cape Abilities provides opportunities for individuals of all abilities to live, work, and thrive on Cape Cod. capeabilities.org

MAY 21

Hyannis Open Streets* - 12 to 4 p.m., Come walk, run, bike, dance, and play in the street! Hyannis Main Street will be closed to traffic from Barnstable Road to Sea Street. hyannisopenstreets.com

MAY 26 – 29

52nd Figawi Race Weekend* - Competitive sailboat racing from Hyannisport to Nantucket Harbor. For registration and schedule of events visit figawi.com

MAY 29 – JUNE 24

Storm By Luba - An introspective exhibition of large-scale oil paintings that orchestrate color, space, and movement through fluid emotion and personal awakening drawn from Luba’s time spent on Cape Cod. Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth, cultural-center.org

JUNE

JUNE 4

A Night at the Movies with Cape Cod String Quartet - 5 p.m. $25 Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth, cultural-center.org

JUNE 7–17

Ain’t Misbehavin: The Fats Waller Musical Show* - A sassy, sultry celebration of legendary jazz great, Fats Waller. The Cape Playhouse, 820 Main Street, Dennis, capeplayhouse.com

JUNE 9

Pianist Ben Cosgrove, in Concert7:30 p.m. $25 Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth, cultural-center.org

JUNE 10

Twisted Broadway* - A spin off of Broadway Backwards, an annual celebration where men sing Musical Theatre songs originally written for women and vice versa. Cotuit Center for the Arts, 4404 Falmouth Rd., Cotuit, artsonthecape.org

JUNE 16

Opening Day for the Captain Bangs Hallet House - Visit an authentically furnished Victorian era sea captain’s home. Special summer exhibition of documents from HSOY archives by Anne Whitaker. Admission $5. Free to students and Yarmouth residents. hsoy.org

JUNE 3 & 4, 10 & 11

Cape Cod Pirate FestivalThree stages of entertainment offer Swashbuckling Adventure!

Rollicking music, stormy shanties, and buccaneers galore! Raise a pint, me hearties, in Old Tom’s Tavern with yer best mates and winsome wenches! Try axe and knife throwing, watch live black-powder demonstrations and visit the displays of fine crafts. Then circle back to the pub again. Yarmouth Fairgrounds, 669 Route 28, West Yarmouth, capecodpiratefestival.com

JUNE 18

29th Annual Father’s Day Car Show* - 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Free, annual Father’s Day Car Show, view 350 classic cars, Main Street, Hyannis, hyanniscarshow.com

JUNE 17

Taylor-Bray Farm Sheep Festival9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The farm’s biggest event of the year. Watch the sheep being sheared and the border collies herd the sheep. Taylor-Bray Farm, 108 Bray Farm Rd.,Yarmouth Port, taylorbrayfarm.org

JUNE 21 – JULY 1

Sense And Sensibility* - Kate Hamill’s audacious stage adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel is a faithful, yet high energy take on this classic. The Cape Playhouse, 820 Main St., Dennis, capeplayhouse.com

JUNE 26 – JULY 22

For Pastels Only on Cape Cod - The Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod’s premier juried show and sale features paintings by contemporary artists with a wide range of styles and subjects, including coastal scenes, still life, and figurative work. Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth, cultural-center.org

*this event takes place out of Yarmouth

BETTY WILEY

Schedule subject to change. Please

JULY

JULY 4

Cape Symphony: “Joy4July”* - 8 p.m. Aselton Park on Hyannis Harbor (Free), capesymphony.org

JULY 5–22

Jersey Boys: The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons* - The international musical phenomenon that takes you behind the scenes and behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. The Cape Playhouse, 820 Main St., Dennis, capeplayhouse.com

JULY 6 – AUGUST 31

Yarmouth Art Guild Exhibit and SaleThursdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the back patio at the parking ramp entrance to Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St, South Yarmouth, yarmouthartguild.org

JULY 7–16

Cape Cod Hydrangea Fest*This ten-day festival’s main attractions are the daily tours of private gardens, each designed and maintained by the individual homeowners. Proceeds from the tours benefit several local nonprofits. Enjoy workshops and lectures, discover promotions at participating nurseries and home centers, take a class to learn proper hydrangea pruning techniques and more! capecodhydrangeafest.com

JULY 17 – 23

Barnstable County Fair* - There are animal shows, 4-H demonstrations, petting zoos, horticulture displays, rides, games, live music, arts & crafts, food and commercial vendors. The Fair features the best in wholesome family fun and entertainment. The Barnstable County Fair is a great place to get up close and personal with the farm animals, enjoy a world of fun foods and the thrill of Rockwell Amusements Midway rides. Or watch the world’s largest demolition derby! Barnstable County Fairgrounds, 1220 Nathan Ellis Highway, Route 151, East Falmouth, capecodfairgrounds.com/ events/barnstable-county-fair

JULY 22

Cape Cod PRIDE Festival* - 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Hyannis Village Green, capecodpride.org

JULY 29 & 30

The Cape Symphony presents Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert * featuring the complete film with Oscar®-winning composer John Williams’ musical score performed live. Fans will be able to experience the scope and grandeur of this beloved classic in a live symphonic concert experience. Jung-Ho Pak conducts. Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. – Barnstable Performing Arts Center, 744 West Main St., Hyannis, Box Office: 508-362-1111, capesymphony.org

JULY 24 – SEPTEMBER 31

Memory Vs. Story - Multi-disciplinary Art Installation - Memory Vs. Story is an art installation-based experience that will use science and art from various social and cultural perspectives to help us understand ourselves. Commissioned by the Center and created by artist John Cira, using artifacts from the local community to create a structure to build on as time goes by. Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth, cultural-center.org

JULY 26 – AUGUST 12

An American In Paris* - A captivating musical full of classic Gershwin tunes that will certainly keep you feeling ‘S Wonderful all night long! The Cape Playhouse, 820 Main St., Dennis, capeplayhouse.com

JULY 30

Love Local Fest* - Free and open to the public and featuring the work of 75 – 120 Cape Cod makers, artisans, artists, farmers and local businesses, along with local entertainment and opportunities to connect with the community. Aselton Park on Hyannis Harbor. lovelivelocal.com

AUGUST

AUGUST 12 – 19

Provincetown Carnival* - (Parade on the 17th) Provincetown, ptown.org

AUGUST 16 – 26

Lerner and Loewe’s Camelot* - The legendary love triangle of King Arthur, Guenevere and Sir Lancelot leaps from the pages of T.H. White’s novel in Lerner and Loewe’s award-winning, soaring musical. The Cape Playhouse, 820 Main St., Dennis, capeplayhouse.com

*this event takes place out of Yarmouth

AUGUST 20

ASICS Falmouth Road Race* - Each year the race draws an international field of Olympians, elite, and recreational runners out to enjoy the iconic 7-mile seaside course. falmouthroadrace.com

AUGUST 25

Cape Symphony: “Symphony at the Seashore”* - 7 p.m. – National Seashore Salt Pond Amphitheater, Eastham (Free), capesymphony.org

AUGUST 26

70th Anniversary Celebration5 – 8 p.m. Join us for the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth’s largest fundraising event of the year. Enjoy music from Bart Weisman Trio, live & silent auction, and delicious refreshments in the garden of a historic Yarmouth Port home. More information and tickets will be available on website: hsoy.org/events

AUGUST 27

65th Antique Car Parade* - Parade leaves West Dennis Beach at 11 a.m., winds through the villages of the Town of Dennis and ends at the Cape Playhouse between 12 noon and 1 p.m., for a car show on the green space. dennischamber.com

AUGUST 30 – SEPTEMBER 9

Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Homes Mystery* - Ken Ludwig transforms Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic The Hound of the Baskervilles into a murderously funny adventure. The Cape Playhouse, 820 Main St., Dennis, capeplayhouse.com

SEPTEMBER

SEPTEMBER 9

Seaside LeMans* - A fast-paced annual event featuring Formula One European style racing karts held at Mashpee Commons. Nearly $9 million has been raised since the race began in 2001. All proceeds of the event are donated to The Cape Cod Foundation, which distributes 100% of each year’s funds to the designated beneficiaries chosen for the year. The race is free for spectators, and there will be entertainment and children’s activities. seasidelemans.org

SEPTEMBER 10

All Around the Common - Open House at the four historic properties on the Green. All will be welcoming visitors. 1 p.m. speaker at Thacher Hall to be announced. Free. The Historical Society of Old Yarmouth, 229 Route 6A, Yarmouth Port, hsoy.org

SEPTEMBER 12 – OCTOBER 7

Innovations - The International Society of Experimental Artists (ISEA) a global non-profit organization with the mission to encourage artists to explore new techniques and media, discover new compositional approaches, and find new concepts to create - with no rules to limit creativity. ISEA will co-host INNOVATIONS 2023, its 32nd annual international open juried exhibition, partnering with the Cultural Center. Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth, cultural-center.org

SEPTEMBER 16

2nd Annual Bass River Multicultural Food Festival - 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Cash bar. Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth, cultural-center.org

SEPTEMBER 17

Second Summer Cycle* - Inaugural charity ride benefiting 20+ local nonprofits. secondsummercycle.com

SEPTEMBER 23 & 24

Cape Symphony: “Fanfare: A Celebration of Unity”* - Sat. 7 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. –Barnstable Performing Arts Center, 744 West Main St., Hyannis, Box Office: 508-362-1111, capesymphony.org

JULY 30

Love Local Fest* - Free and open to the public and featuring the work of 75–120 Cape Cod makers, artisans, artists, farmers and local businesses, along with local entertainment and opportunities to connect with the community. Aselton Park on Hyannis Harbor. lovelivelocal.com

*this event takes place out of Yarmouth

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SEPTEMBER 24

Love Local Fest* - Free and open to the public, 75 – 120 Cape Cod makers, artisans, artists, farmers and local businesses, entertainment; Aselton Park on Hyannis Harbor. lovelivelocal.com

OCTOBER

OCTOBER 7 – 9

The Yarmouth Seaside Festival - Founded in 1978, the annual festival boasts a crafts fair of more than 125 crafters from all over the country, continual musical entertainment, high-quality children’s events, nature shows, a kayak and canoe race, pie-eating contests, beach bonfire, road race, and fireworks display. Joshua Sears Memorial Field, 1175 Route 28 & Wood Road, South Yarmouth, yarmouthseasidefestival.com

OCTOBER 9 – NOVEMBER 4

4 The Love Of Color - Anne Morse, Susan Overstreet, and Rebecca Fellows; Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth, cultural-center.org

OCTOBER 15

Hyannis Open Streets* - 12 – 4 p.m., Come walk, run, bike, dance, and play in the street! Hyannis Main Street will be closed to traffic from Barnstable Road to Sea Street. hyannisopenstreets.com

OCTOBER TBD

Taylor-Bray Farm Fall Festival - Join us for an old-fashioned, fun-filled day, featuring hay-wagon rides along the Don McIntyre Trail and old-time games for the kids. Pumpkins, gourds, hot dogs, apple cider, apple cider donut holes and candy corn Rice Krispie treats. Visit with the animals miniature donkeys, a Nubian goat, a Scottish Highland cow and, of course, the sheep and chickens. Taylor-Bray Farm, 108 Bray Farm Road North, Yarmouth Port, taylorbrayfarm.org

OCTOBER 21 & 22

Cape Symphony: “Louis Armstrong & Friends”* - Sat. 7 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. –Barnstable Performing Arts Center, 744 West Main St., Hyannis, Box Office: 508-362-1111, capesymphony.org

NOVEMBER

NOVEMBER 11 & 12

Cape Symphony: “Mozart Comes Alive”* - Sat. 7 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. – Barnstable Performing Arts Center, 744 West Main St., Hyannis, Box Office: 508-362-1111, capesymphony.org

NOVEMBER 19

Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service in historic Kelley Chapel - Nestled in a secluded meadow behind the Yarmouth Post Office, Rte 6A. Sit on 1790 Quaker Meeting House pews in front of a potbellied stove and enjoy traditional hymns and an inspirational message. Free. No registration necessary. hsoy.org

NOVEMBER 25

Small Business Saturday - Support local businesses by buying local! View list of local merchants: yarmouthcapecod.com

*this event takes place out of Yarmouth

OCTOBER 31

Yarmouth Port Halloween Haunt/Safe Halloween on the Green - 4 – 7 p.m. A free family trick-or-treating event around the Yarmouth Port Common. Visit Bangs Hallet House, Edward Gorey Museum, the New Church and the Compass Rose Inn for treats and some scary Halloween fun. All ages welcome! Yarmouth Port Common, Strawberry Lane, Yarmouth Port, yarmouthcapecod.com

DECEMBER 3

Yarmouth Port

Christmas Stroll -

1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Tree lighting at 4:15 p.m. on the Village Green. Entertainment and holiday treats up and down Route 6A as well as free admission to the Captain Bangs Hallet House, the Edward Gorey House, the Winslow Crocker House, and the New Church. Tree lighting and carols on the Common. yarmouthcapecod.com

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

JANUARY 27 & 28

Cape Symphony: “Passport to Hungary”*

- Sat. 7 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. – Barnstable

Performing Arts Center, 744 West Main St., Hyannis, Box Office: 508-362-1111, capesymphony.org

FEBRUARY 2024

FEBRUARY 24 & 25

Cape Symphony: “The James Bond

Experience: Music Behind the Man”*Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. – Barnstable

Performing Arts Center, 744 West Main St., Hyannis, Box Office: 508-362-1111, capesymphony.org

DECEMBER

DECEMBER 1–3

Cape Symphony: “Holiday on the Cape”* - Fri. 4 p.m. & 7 p.m.; Sat. 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 1 p.m. & 5 p.m. – Barnstable

Performing Arts Center, 744 West Main St., Hyannis, Box Office: 508-362-1111, capesymphony.org

DECEMBER 2

Love Local Fest* - Free and open to the public and featuring the work of 75 – 120 Cape Cod makers, artisans, artists, farmers and local businesses, along with local entertainment and opportunities to connect with the community. Aselton Park on Hyannis Harbor. lovelivelocal.com

DECEMBER 9

Holiday Cookie Stroll, to support the South Yarmouth Library - The annual stroll, organized by the South Yarmouth Library Association, sends participants on a holiday walking tour of historic Bass River village. After purchasing your ticket at the library, you’ll receive a map and set off walking. The roughly 2½-mile walk stops at private homes and local businesses. At each stop, participants gather homemade cookies or apple cider. If you feel moved to sing Christmas carols as you walk, feel free! Begins at the South Yarmouth Library, 312 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth. yarmouthcapecod.com

DECEMBER TBD

Taylor-Bray Farm Holiday Festival -

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Start the Holiday season with a visit to Taylor-Bray Farm. For the festival the barn is filled with delicious homemade baked goods, beach plum jelly, wreaths, swags,

centerpieces and other crafts, all made by farm volunteers. On the grounds you can purchase a beautiful Christmas tree many sizes to choose from and take a tractordrawn hayride, using our “new” 1952 John Deere MT tractor, weather permitting. While you are at the farm, be sure to visit the animals. 108 Bray Farm Road North, Yarmouth Port, taylorbrayfarm.org

JANUARY 2024

JANUARY 1

FOYCOA Polar Plunge - 12 p.m. The 14th Annual Polar Plunge to benefit the Friends of Yarmouth Council on Aging (FOYCOA), a nonprofit organization that financially supplements the Yarmouth Senior Center. Bass River Beach, South Shore Dr., South Yarmouth, foycoa.org

MARCH 2024

FEBRUARY 17 – 19

Yarmouth Winter Carnival - The 3rd Annual Yarmouth Winter Carnival will have an outdoor synthetic ice rink, food trucks, s’mores making, and other family-friendly activities intended for all ages. Skull Island, 934 Route 28, South Yarmouth, yarmouthcapecod.com

MARCH 9

Cape Cod St. Patrick’s Parade11 a.m. The 19th marching of the Cape Cod St. Patrick’s Parade! The parade takes over Route 28 for two miles from Long Pond Drive to Higgins Crowell Road. The parade has more than 70 participants, including more than 20 locally made floats competing for awards, 15 bands, and antique cars. Former Grand Marshals have included Bobby Orr of the Boston Bruins, Tim Kelley, NECN weatherman, and boxer Irish Mickey Ward. Route 28, South Yarmouth. capecodstpatricksparade.com

*this event takes place out of Yarmouth

YARMOUTH A–Z

AANCIENT CEMETERY

The oldest burial ground in Yarmouth, this peaceful spot in Yarmouth Port is home to historic gravestones from the 1600s.

BCRANBERRY BOGS

During the fall, you can watch the harvest of these tart and delicious berries at one of several bog viewing sites in Yarmouth.

CCAPTAINS’ MILE

Route 6A in Yarmouth Port is home to 54 historic homes once owned by sea captains.

DDENNIS POND CONSERVATION AREA

One of the Town’s most popular recreational areas, used for swimming, fishing, hiking, and nature-watching.

EENGLEWOOD BEACH

At the end of Berry Avenue in West Yarmouth, this small but charming beach is popular with locals.

FFLAX POND RECREATION AREA

With ample parking and numerous sports fields, a reservable picnic area, a beachfront, and summer youth activities, Flax Pond is an ideal spot for the whole family.

GBAXTER’S GRIST MILL

The only surviving 18th-century water-powered mill on Cape Cod. Make sure to look for the resident swans nearby!

HHORSE POND TRAIL

Enjoyable in every season, this 2.5mile walking and hiking loop takes you past ponds and woods.

ICAPE COD INFLATABLE PARK

Bounce, slide, and float at this familyfriendly amusement center on Route 28 in West Yarmouth.

JJUDAH BAKER WINDMILL

Located on Bass River in South Yarmouth, this historic 18thcentury windmill is open seasonally for tours.

KKELLEY CHAPEL

A circa 1873 wooden structure built by David Kelley for his daughter to teach Bible lessons to local children. Moved to its bucolic location in Yarmouth Port in 1960, the chapel, part of the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth (HSOY) property, is available for small weddings.

LLONG POND

A freshwater pond in South Yarmouth that is perfect for paddling a canoe or kayak, fishing, and swimming.

Every letter of the alphabet suggests something fun, factual or fantastic about the Town of Yarmouth.

HORSE POND TRAIL

JUDAH BAKER WINDMILL

CRANBERRY BOGS

CAPTAINS’ MILE

CAPE COD INFLATABLE PARK

BETTY WILEY: CRANBERRY BOGS, CAPTAINS’ MILE, CC INFLATABLE PARK, JUDAH BAKER WINDMILL

MMINIATURE GOLF

Several entertaining miniature golfing options are spread along Route 28, each with different themes and challenges.

NNATURE TRAILS

Open to all, the Historical Society of Yarmouth’s nature trails, on 50 acres of land situated behind the Yarmouth Port Post Office, are lovely in every season.

OWERNER SCHMIDT OBSERVATORY

Located at Dennis-Yarmouth High School, this working observatory is maintained by the Cape Cod Astronomical Foundation and Society, which hosts public viewing “star parties” run by Observatory staff members who are experienced amateur astronomers.

PCAPE COD ST. PATRICK’S PARADE

Each March, Route 28 turns into a sea of green with dozens of festive floats, kilted bagpipers, local marching bands, and everything Irish for Cape Cod’s own St. Patrick’s Day celebration.

QQUAKER MEETING HOUSE

Located in South Yarmouth, in the area that was once known as Quaker Village, the Yarmouth Friends Meetinghouse, a beautifully simple white structure, was erected in 1809 and is still used as a house of worship for Cape Cod Quakers.

RCAPE COD RAIL TRAIL

This popular, nearly 30-mile-long biking and walking trail starts right here in Yarmouth! With plenty of parking available at either Peter Homer Park or the Station Avenue trailhead, you can easily join in the fun of discovering Cape Cod on two wheels.

SSEAGULL BEACH

Yarmouth’s largest (and most popular) beach, Seagull offers wide sandy stretches and warm Nantucket Sound water.

TTAYLOR BRAY FARM

This historic farm, open to the public, is as old as the town itself. Founded in 1639, it is still home to 18th-century farm structures and a variety of animals, tended to by volunteers from the nonprofit Taylor-Bray Farm Preservation Association.

UBRIDGEWATER STATE UNIVERSITY

The former Laurence MacArthur Elementary School on Route 28 is home to a satellite campus of Bridgewater State University as well as the future location of Cape Cod Collaborative’s alternative Waypoint Academy.

VVOLLEYBALL COURTS AT SMUGGLERS BEACH

Several regulation-sized beach volleyball courts are tucked in the low dunes of Smugglers (Bass River) Beach, ready for days of summer fun.

WWHYDAH PIRATE MUSEUM

An interactive science museum in West Yarmouth that showcases the artifacts and stories from the Whydah, a fully rigged galley ship captured and captained by Sam Bellamy until its sinking in 1717.

XST. PIUS X

Just one of many houses of worship in various denominations throughout Yarmouth.

YY-D RED SOX

Summertime means baseball!

The Cape Cod Baseball League’s Yarmouth–Dennis Red Sox play their home games at Red Wilson Field on the campus of Dennis-Yarmouth High School.

ZZINNIAS

These easy-to-grow, colorful annuals are attractive to pollinators and lovely in bouquets. Yarmouth has several wonderful florists and a locally owned garden center right on Route 28.

SEAGULL BEACH

CAPE COD RAIL TRAIL

TAYLOR BRAY FARM

WHYDAH PIRATE MUSEUM

BETTY WILEY: SEAGULL BEACH, CC RAIL TRAIL, TAYLOR BRAY FARM

WHERE TO EAT

Yarmouth is fortunate to have an interesting variety of cuisines represented by our many restaurants. In addition to the perennial favorite—seafood— diners can indulge in culinary adventures with Italian, Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Indian, and Jamaican foods, to name just a few. A visitor may also notice that there is a decidedly Irish flavor in Yarmouth. Several local restaurants offer Ireland-influenced dishes, and more than a few bars and pubs have a Celtic touch on their food and drinks menus.

BLACK CAT TAVERN

Located on Hyannis Harbor, this upscale yet casual nautical restaurant features native seafood plus plenty of alternatives to please all guests. Multiple winner of the Cape Cod Chowder Festival and named “Best Lobster Roll in New England” by Yankee magazine. Live entertainment in the lounge and outdoor dining May–October. 165 Ocean St., Hyannis, 508-778-1233, blackcattavern.com SEAFOOD

CAPE COD CREAMERY

Voted one of the top ten ice cream shops in the US by USA Today, Cape Cod Creamery serves homemade ice cream. The Hyannis location serves soups & sandwiches. All three locations have ample outdoor seating.

5 Theatre Colony Rd./Rte. 28, South Yarmouth, 508-398-8400;

645 Iyannough Rd., Hyannis, 508-568-3600;

716 Main St., Dennis, 508-398-8400; capecodcreamery.com DESSERT

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WHERE TO EAT

CAPTAIN PARKER’S PUB

Overlooking Parkers River in West Yarmouth, Captain Parker’s serves lunch and dinner seven days a week, and is best known for its award-winning New England clam chowder. The menu offers something for everyone including fresh seafood and choice meats all freshly prepared on site. Enjoy the ample patio seating and outdoor bar area when the weather permits! 668 Rte. 28, West Yarmouth, 508-771-4266, captainparkers.com SEAFOOD

COLOMBO’S CAFE & PASTRIES

Located in the heart of downtown Hyannis with indoor and outside bars with seasonal patio dining, perfect for people watching. Featuring Italian classics, housemade pasta, thin-crust pizza, steaks and local seafood. Named “Best Pizza in Hyannis” by Barfood Sports. Takeout and delivery available. 544 Main St., Hyannis, 508-790-5700, colomboscafe.com ITALIAN

PANCAKE MAN

The Pancake Man offers fresh-squeezed orange juice for a few reasons. First, it provides a unique and healthful option for customers. Freshly squeezed orange juice is full of ingredients that can help improve overall health. Additionally, the flavor of freshly squeezed orange juice is far superior. 952 Rte. 28, South Yarmouth, 508-398-9532, pancakeman.com BREAKFAST

ROYAL II RESTAURANT & GRILLE

Family-owned and operated neighborhood restaurant with Greek specialties, gourmet pizzas. sandwiches and salads, pastas and more. Patio deck for outside dining, open year-round for lunch and dinner. Full bar offering a variety of cocktails, beer & wine. 715 Main St., Rte. 6A Yarmouth Port, 508-362-2288, royalpizzagrill.com GREEK

SEA DOG BREW PUB

SAGA SUSHI

Begin your culinary voyage into the world of sushi at Saga Sushi, also featuring Asian fusion and hibachi-cooked specialties, as well as a lounge. From appetizers, fried rice, and noodle dishes to sushi and sashimi, tempting teriyaki and tempura, discover Asian cooking at its best. 517 Rte. 28, West Yarmouth, 508-827-7703, sagayarmouth.com SEAFOOD

A casual dining brew pub serving craft beer & from-scratch food. We offer weekly specials, live music, bingo & trivia. Come experience our family-friendly atmosphere and brand-new patio this summer. We even offer catering and function services so you can take the party home, go online to book! 23 Whites Path, South Yarmouth, 508-694-6020, seadogcapecod.com PUB

WHERE TO SHOP

ADRENE JEWELERS

Dedicated to providing you with the highest quality Cape Cod and nautical style jewelry at the lowest prices, Adrene Jewelers also offers estate jewelry, custom designs, appraisals, and repairs. Open Tuesday 9 – 5, Wednesday 1 – 6 and Thursday – Saturday 9 – 5. 1198 Rte. 28, South Yarmouth, 508-394-0470, adrenejewelers.com JEWELRY

BEEF JERKY EXPERIENCE

You won’t believe your eyes! More than 100 varieties of flavors of the perfect lean-protein snack, plus sauces, seasonings, jellies & jams, and more. 525 Rte. 28, West Yarmouth, 774-470-6542, beefjerkyx.com/westyarmouth BEEF JERKY

HARVEST OF BARNSTABLE

Harvest of Barnstable specializes in creating botanical and shell wreaths and arrangements, all handcrafted at our Cape Cod Design Studio. We also offer beautiful home décor, personal care items and unique gifts. 89 Willow St., Yarmouth Port, 508-362-4595, harvestofbarnstable.com GIFT SHOP

CANDY COMPANY

This charming shop offers more than 2,500 choices in confections and nuts, including homemade, local, and sourced from all over the world. Let Candy Co. take you back to your childhood with candies you have not seen in years! 975 Rte. 28, South Yarmouth, 508-398-0000 CANDY

SUR TAN TRADING POST

The Sur Tan family spans four generations in the designing and manufacturing of leather goods crafted in the USA. Our new Fog Cutter line features items made here by SurTan from waxed cotton/sailcloth. 1198 Rte. 28, Unit E, South Yarmouth, 508-394-4099, surtanusa.com CLOTHING

The Store for those who love Mother Nature

Handmade

Distinctive

Kristen Elizabeth has recently purchased the Farnum Nantucket Basket Co. She has kept the original styling that had made Farnum Baskets coveted around the world. Kristen Elizabeth has modernized by putting her own twist on the baskets, adding jewelry and precious & semiprecious metals, straps, closers and more.

Lucky you! Yarmouth and its surrounding towns have everything you need to relax and enjoy your stay in our beautiful beach community. From delicious meals at local restaurants to exciting boating and fishing adventures, a unique pirate museum, waterfront lodging, and charming thrift stores, to convenient healthcare and therapeutic massage — this is the place to be!

Your Body, Your Needs Your Body, Your Needs

Voted BEST CLAM SHACK on Cape Cod!

Indulge in our world-famous onion rings, legendary fried clams, one of our fresh salads or one of our heart-healthy baked seafood dinners. Join the tens of thousands of people who know that a vacation isn’t complete without a visit to Arnold’s!

Lobster • Raw Bar • Ice Cream • Cocktails • Eat-In or Take-Out

3580 Route 6 Eastham • 508-255-2575 • arnoldsrestaurant.com COCKTAILS hours.

Offering Yarmouth Residents Primary Care, Behavioral Health, Pharmacy and other Specialty Services.

Harwich Port Health Center 710 Route 28

Appointments (508) 905-2888

Pharmacy (774) 237-9000

Learn more at outercape.org

For your body’s therapeutic needs including Licensed Body Pressure, Shiatsu and Thai Style Stretching Not familiar with the different types of massage or bodywork? No problem! Come in or call us for a consult today. We’ll find out what works for you!

QQ THERAPEUTIC STUDIO

508-280-3650 | 657A3 Rte 28, W Yarmouth | 774-343-2978 |195-D Ridgewood Ave, Hyannis

Flower Angels Thrift Store

851 Route 28 S.Yarmouth, MA 02664

(774)368-8771

May thru September

Tues. - Sat. 10am - 4pm (Thurs. 12pm-4pm)

ccimass.org/thrift

October thru April Wed. - Sat. 10am - 3pm (Thurs. 12pm-3pm)

Proceeds support Flower Angels, a self-funded program of Community Connections Inc.

YARMOUTH LIVING

ALTERATIONS

Yarmouth Alterations

572 Route 28

West Yarmouth

508-367-5738

yarmouth-alterations. business.site

AUTO

Cape & Islands KIA

760 Route 28

South Yarmouth

508-394-5500

capeislandskia.com

BUILDING, REMODELING, PROPERTY SERVICES

George Davis, Inc.

33 North Main Street South Yarmouth

508-394-0832

georgedavisinc.com

W.D. Price Inc.

161 Main Street #6A Yarmouth Port

508-774-7352

wdprice.com

BUSINESS SERVICES

Mid Cape Conference Center

22 Mid Tech Drive West Yarmouth

508-957-4300

midcapeconferencecenter.com

New England Reprographics

80 Mid Tech Drive

West Yarmouth

508-790-1114

newenglandrepro.com

CPR

Cape Cod CPR

32 Commercial Street South Yarmouth

508-364-4750

capecpr.com

CLEANING

Maid Pro

572 Main Street, #1

West Yarmouth

508-771-3366

maidpro.com

CUSTOM AWNINGS & UPHOLSTERY

Ocean Tailors

65 Whites Path

South Yarmouth

508-255-5666

oceantailors.com

DOG SERVICES

Howl-A-Day Inn Day Care

12 Industrial Park Road

West Yarmouth

508-790-4695

howladayinncapecod.com

FINANCIAL SERVICES

McGuire Financial Services, Inc.

349 Main Street, Unit C West Yarmouth

508-775-1700

mcguirefs.com

FLORIST

Lily’s Flowers

1049 Route 28

South Yarmouth

508-760-6726

lilysfloristandgifts.com

GARDEN

Green Spot Garden Center

1085 Route 28 South Yarmouth

508-398-3228

greenspotgardenctr @ yahoo.com

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Alison Caron Design

396 Main Street, Suite 14 Hyannis

508-454-9995

alisoncaron.com

HANDYMAN

Mr. Handyman

25 American Way, Unit 1

South Dennis

774-231-1400

mrhandyman.com

HISTORY

Historical Society of Old Yarmouth

229 Route 6A Yarmouth Port

508-362-3021

hsoy.org

HOME HEALTHCARE

Cape Senior Home Healthcare

923 Route 6A, Building 4 Unit Q

Yarmouth Port

508-459-5735

capeseniorhome healthcare.com

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Mid-Cape Home Centers

465 Route 134 South Dennis

508-760-4406 midcape.com

LANDSCAPING

Cooper Landscaping Inc. PO Box 1048 South Yarmouth

508-398-2040

cooperlandscaping.com

MATTRESSES

Affordable Mattress of Cape Cod

23 White’s Path South Yarmouth

508-237-7190

mattressstore

southyarmouth.com

PEST CONTROL

Serv Pest Solutions

39 Almira Road South Yarmouth

508-816-6952

servpest.com

REAL ESTATE

Dara Harris/Gibson

Sotheby’s International Realty

563 Route 6A Dennis

508-776-9972

gibsonsothebysrealty.com

SENIOR LIVING

Thirwood Place

237 North Main Street South Yarmouth

508-760-6520

thirwoodplace.com

THRIFT STORES

Couches to Candlesticks

845 Route 28

South Yarmouth

508-760-1211

facebook.com/ couchestocandlesticks

Flower Angels

Thrift Store

851 Route 28

South Yarmouth

774-368-8771

ccimass.org/thrift

TOWN SERVICES

Cape Light Compact

261 Whites Path

South Yarmouth

508-375-6644

capelightcompact.org

TRAVEL

Cruise Planner Travel

100 Independence Dr., Suite 100, Hyannis

774-994-8460

cruiseplannertravel.com

WEB DESIGN

Devadigm

Shane Skinner

401-575-2276

devadigm.com

MONOMOY REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION

Monomoy is a boutique real estate services firm that provides uniquely integrated and highly personalized brokerage, construction and management services to the regional real estate community. The company opened its doors in 2005 and specializes in providing clients with the full spectrum of real estate options.

101 Depot Road, Chatham

35B South Orleans Road, Orleans

2421 Main Street, Brewster

508-945-0460, monomoyrc.com

YARMOUTH INFORMATION

Emergency – Dial 911

Cape Cod Hospital

27 Park Street

Hyannis, MA 02601

508-771-1800

Yarmouth Town Hall

1146 Route 28

South Yarmouth, MA 02664

Phone: 508-398-2231

Libraries

South Yarmouth Library

312 Old Main Street

South Yarmouth, MA 02664

508-760-4820

West Yarmouth Library

391 Main St. (Route 28)

West Yarmouth, MA 02673

508-775-5206

Yarmouth Port Library

297 Main St. (Rt. 6A)

Yarmouth Port, MA 02675

508-362-3717

Schools

Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District

Carol Woodbury, Superintendent

296 Station Avenue

South Yarmouth, MA 02664

508-398-7600

Cape Cod Regional Technical High School

351 Pleasant Lake Avenue

Harwich, MA 02645

508-432-4500

Post Offices

West Yarmouth Post Office

602 Route 28 West Yarmouth, MA 02673

508-775-2620

South Yarmouth Post Office

1057 Route 28 South Yarmouth, MA 02664

508-398-4385

Yarmouth Port Post Office

231 Route 6A

508-394-7606 Town Clerk ...................

Water Department

Zoning Board of Appeals

Harbormaster

Yarmouth Harbormaster’s Office/ Natural Resources

424 MA-28

West Yarmouth, MA 02673

508-760-4800

508-398-2231 Ext. 1216

508-771-7921

508-398-2231 Ext. 1285

Yarmouth Port, MA 02675

508-362-7485

Trash

Yarmouth’s Residential Waste

Drop-Off & Recycle Area

606 Forest Road

South Yarmouth, MA 02664

508-398-2231

Stickers are required for household waste and/or recyclable items, all other items can be taken to the Scale House, where payment will be accepted in the form of cash, check, or credit card.