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Yarmouth, MA Road Trips

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Downtown Yarmouth, MA, MA

Photo: David Kanigan

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Longest Drive

109.9 mi

Haverhill, MA

Quickest Drive

2h 24m

Haverhill, MA

Plan Around Yarmouth, MA

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Yarmouth, MA at a Glance

Founded

1639

Elevation

30 ft

Area

28 mi²

Notable People from Yarmouth, MA

A sampling of people born in Yarmouth, MA.

George Thatcher

George Thatcher

1754–1824

American judge and congressman

Landmarks & Historic Sites

Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Yarmouth, MA.

Baxter Mill

Baxter Mill

mill building in Yarmouth, Massachusetts, United States

National Register of Historic Places listed place

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Traveler Guide to Yarmouth, MA

Yarmouth is in Massachusetts on Cape Cod. It includes the villages of Bass River, South Yarmouth, West Yarmouth and Yarmouthport. It is a popular summer tourist destination.

Bass Hole Boardwalk at Gray's Beach (end of Homer's Dock Road, off Route 6a). Most people can't say the name with a straight face! Nevertheless it is one of the best places in Yarmouth to see a great sunset in the summer. The boardwalk stretches 868 feet into a salt marsh over the Bass River, so bring lots of bug spray. (updated Jan 2021) 1 Edward Gorey House, 8 Strawberry Lane, Yarmouth Port, ☏ +1 508-362-3909, [email protected]. Museum dedicated to Gashlycrumb Tinies author, artist, and local man Edward Gorey. (updated Apr 2025) Taylor-Bray Farm. Keveney Bridge Over Hallets Mill Pond, Water Street. Single lane bridge that is the subject of many local artists paintings and photographs. The bridge is located at the end of the "scenic loop" - 6A East, left onto Church Street (past Strawberry Lane) then left onto Thacher Shore Road. Bear right onto Water Street. (updated Jan 2021) Historic Society of Old Yarmouth Sites. HSOY Nature Trails, – The entrance to the nature trails is right off of Route 6A east. Kelley Chapel is located on the trails. Baxter Grist Mill (Off of Route 28 East across from Baxter Avenue). 2 Judah Baker Windmill, 89 River St (at Windmill Beach on River Street). (updated Apr 2025) Captain Bangs Hallet House, 11 Strawberry Lane (Yarmouth Port). . 3 Winslow Crocker House. (updated Apr 2025) Beaches & Ponds, Beaches (Most beaches require Town of Yarmouth Beach Pass from June to Labor Day.

Great Marsh Kayak Tours, ☏ +1 508 775-6447. Three to four hour tours for beginner, fly fishermen, naturalists, sunsets. Skull Island Adventure Golf And Sports World, 934 Route 28, ☏ +1 508 398-6070. Open daily 9AM. Batting cages, golf driving range, soccer cages, adventure golf, arcade. Home of 8 foot tall skull with seasonal accessories (earmuffs, patriotic top hat, leprechaun bowler). Cape Symphony Orchestra, 712A Main St, ☏ +1 508 362-1111. Bass River Golf Course, 62 Highbank Rd, ☏ +1 508 398-9079. 18 hole, par 72, 6,129 yards, rating 68.5, slope 115. Blue Rock Golf Resort, 39 Todd Rd, ☏ +1 508 398-6962. 18 hole par 3 course, 3000 yards. Kings Way Golf Club, 64 King's Circuit, Yarmouth Port, +1 508-362-8870. 18 holes, par 59. 4000 yards.https://www.kingswaygc.com/ Bayberry Hills Golf Course, 635 W Yarmouth Rd, West Yarmouth, ☏ +1 508 394-5597. 9 holes, par 36, 3325 yards, rating 70.1, slope 117.

Leonessa, 43 Main St (Route 6A), ☏ +1 508-744-7831. Italian at a premium price. Giardino's Family Italian Restaurant, 242 Route 28, ☏ +1 508 775-0333. Long-running favorite for authentic Italian food. Inaho - Japanese Restaurant, 157 Route 6A, ☏ +1 508 362-5522. Old Yarmouth Inn, 223 Route 6A, ☏ +1 508 362-8201. Oliver's & Planck's, 960 Main Street, MA-6A, Yarmouth Port, ☏ +1 508-362-6062. Yarmouth House Restaurant, 355 Main St (Route 28), ☏ +1 508 771-5154. Seafood Sam's, 1006 MA-28, South Yarmouth, ☏ +1 508-432-1422.

Captain Parkers Pub, 668 Main St, West Yarmouth, ☏ +1 508 771-4266. Also has great food. Large portions. Great prices. Prize winning clam chowder!

All Seasons Motor Inn, 1199 Route 28, ☏ +1 508 394-7600. Captain Farris House Bed and Breakfast Inn, 308 Old Main Street, ☏ +1 508 760-2818. Bayside Resort Hotel, 225 Main Street (Route 28), ☏ +1 508 775-5669. Good choice. Blue Rock Golf Resort, 39 Todd Rd. South, toll-free: +1 800-672-0500. Blue Water Resort, 291 South Shore Drive, toll-free: +1 800-227-3263. Cape Sands Inn, 149 Main St (Route 28), ☏ +1 508 775-3825. Mariner Motor Lodge, 573 Main St (Route 28), ☏ +1 508 771-7887. Red Jacket Resorts, South Shore Drive, toll-free: +1 800-CAPECOD (2273263). Town 'N Country Family Resort, 452 Route 28, ☏ +1 508 771-0212. Inn at Cape Cod, 4 Summer Street Yarmouth Port Massachusetts (Take Route 6 from the Sagamore Bridge to Exit 7), ☏ +1 508 375-0590. Check-in: 3-6PM, check-out: 11AM. Historic Inn at Cape Cod is a unique B&B with a 200-year tradition of hospitality. Set on two and a half acres of lush landscaped grounds, and bordering 100 acres of nature preserve, you are a gentle stroll from several world-class restaurants, a sandy freshwater beach and the shops and attractions of historic Yarmouth Port. This acclaimed inn is also close to several ocean beaches, island ferries and many nature trails. $195-315. The Inn at Yarmouth Port, 168 Route 6A, ☏ +1 508-744-7546, [email protected]. A bed and breakfast with 5 guest rooms that feature amenities including fireplaces and claw foot tubs. The inn has an outdoor patio with a fire pit and garden area. (updated Aug 2018)

Yarmouth is 20 to 25 minutes from the Sagamore Bridge in Bourne via Route 6.

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