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YA R MOU T H V I LL AGE
A ROUND CA PE COD
Yarmouth Port
One of the most scenic drives on the Cape is along Route
6A in Yarmouth Port. It’s called the Captain’s Mile because
of the more than 50 historic Capes and stately Colonials
that were built by wealthy sea captains. Some of the homes
date back to the 1600s, and all of them are adorned with a
black and gold schooner plaque from the Historical Society
of Old Yarmouth. Today, many of the homes are private
residences, but some are inns and B&Bs and another is a
museum.
The Edward Gorey House
Museum, located on the Yarmouth
Port common, celebrates the life
and work of the American author
and illustrator.
Yarmouth Port is one of three villages in the second oldest
town on the Cape. It’s situated on Cape Cod Bay and is
home to salt marshes and tidal rivers as well as the popular
Grays Beach. Beachgoers pass over the impressive Bass
Hole boardwalk that extends over marshes to arrive at the
viewing deck that is an ideal spot for sunsets. Residents will
treasure the Cape charisma of the area such as the town’s
annual sand sculpture contest, Hallet’s ice cream parlor,
and King’s Way Golf Course, but they will also appreciate
the convenience of the town, which is located in the middle
of the peninsula.
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At Taylor-Bray Farm families can visit
animals at the seventeenth century farm,
take in some history about the area, and
amble along a scenic boardwalk into
Black Flats Marsh. The farms hosts events
too, such as a spring sheep festival, fall
festival, and holiday festival.
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