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Rainy DayPutt through caves, over footbridges and under waterfalls on two elaborately themed 18-hole pirate courses, with full-size pirate ships. Voted Best Family Attraction in Massachusetts.
Rainy DayWalk among real treasure from the only authenticated pirate shipwreck ever found, the Whydah Gally. Hands-on exhibits and a full-size ship replica make it a rainy-day favorite.
Rainy DayWander a historic saltwater farm to meet friendly sheep, goats, cattle, donkeys and chickens against a backdrop of marsh and meadow. A gentle, hands-on outing for little farmers.
Bay / Sound
Yarmouth's largest beach, fronting Nantucket Sound. Wide sandy beach with summer lifeguards, a seasonal bathhouse with showers, a food concession, and a large parking lot. The town's flagship swimming beach.
Bay / Sound
Sound-front beach at the mouth of the Bass River, also known as Smugglers Beach. Features summer lifeguards, seasonal bathrooms, a food concession, a boat ramp, and a fishing deck. A popular spot for sunset and watching boats enter the river.
Bay / Sound
Small neighborhood beach on Lewis Bay in West Yarmouth, with a marina and jetty. A quieter spot with calm water and a small parking lot; no lifeguards on duty.
Easy · Natural trail
Over 50 acres of gentle nature trails maintained by the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth on the grounds of a former golf course donated to the Society. Open dawn to dusk year-round, the trails wind past a pond and the historic Kelley Chapel, with benches placed throughout. A peaceful, easy walk in the heart of Yarmouth Port. Dogs must be leashed per the Town leash law.
Bay / Sound
Small Lewis Bay neighborhood beach in West Yarmouth with calm water and a seasonal portable restroom. No lifeguards; a low-key spot for a quiet swim or stroll.
Easy · 0.4 mi · Boardwalk
A 310-foot ADA-accessible boardwalk leading from a small parking area through brackish marsh, saltwater cattails, and remnant Atlantic white cedar swamp to the shore of Swan (Seine) Pond. Ospreys nest nearby and follow herring and alewives that run through Parkers River into the pond each spring. Dogs are prohibited year-round to protect nesting birds.