Vacationing in South Yarmouth, MA
Vacationing in South Yarmouth,MA means placing yourself almost in the center of many of Cape Cod’s best known tourist attractions. Though some purists might say that vacationing in South Yarmouth means missing out on the quaint, quiet and quasi- retired aspects of true Cape Cod living, many of those who vacation in South Yarmouth every year wouldn’t think of going anywhere else. Knowing where to go and what to do when vacationing in South Yarmouth can insure that your vacation to South Yarmouth will turn out to be all that you want it to be.
West Dennis Beach When you choose to go vacationing in South Yarmouth on Cape Cod, it is likely that time spent on the beach is important to you. Fortunately when you choose accommodations for vacationing in South Yarmouth you are putting yourself within a few miles drive of one of the premier family beaches to be found in the Mid-Cape area. Long a beach frequented by families, West Dennis Beach has maintained a reputation for cleanliness, safety and affordability.
The beach itself is more than a mile long, giving ample space for leisurely summertime strolling. The sand is not without some rockiness but on the whole the beach is great for sunning, picnicking and building sand castles. The water temperature is inviting and remains comfortable for bathing throughout the summer. To the joy of young swimmers and senior citizens neither the waves nor the undertow are overpowering. Naturally children need to be closely supervised but West Dennis is decidedly a family friendly beach.
Added features at West Dennis Beach are a playground for children and a beach volley ball court for teens and adults. Both are adjacent to a large concession stand and a bathhouse. Life guard stations are located along the beach at regular intervals and water rescue equipment is always at the ready. Behind the parking access road there is a wide open area used for generations to fly kites and the sky behind the beach as a result is a constant parade of beautiful colored kites.
Shopping On less than perfect beach days, should you encounter any while vacationing at South Yarmouth, MA, your location provides you with a wide variety of shopping opportunities. From your pivotal position in South Yarmouth, MA you may determine to head back towards the canal for a few mile to test your shopping skills at the Cape Cod Mall in Hyannis, MA . Like many other New England Malls off the Cape, the Cape Cod Mall features some big name stores such as Macy’s, Sears , Marshall’s and Barnes and Nobles and many smaller name specialty stores. For those who want to shop in stores with which they are familiar, the Cape Cod Mall will gladly make you feel at home. If you choose instead to head off towards Harwich and Chatham you will have a chance to take advantage of quaint shops featuring antiques, crafts, books, souvenirs, household goods, local curiosities and all things Cape Codish. If you are vacationing in South Yarmouth you may need go only as far as the next village to locate everyone’s Cape Cod favorite – The Christmas Tree Shop. There you can find holiday and in season gifts, households decorations, toys and bargains, bargains, bargains!
Zooquarium If children are in your group vacationing in South Yarmouth, MA you will want to take them to experience Zooquarium located in nearby West Yarmouth. What Cape Cod Life Magazine voted “Best Children’s Activity” in 2005, Zooquarium offers an exciting cross section of nature from land and sea for young people and the not so young to enjoy and view up close.
Zooquarium maintains tanks giving visitors an unobstructed view of fish from coastal waters and a tidal pool that allows for interactive fun with an exciting variety of touchable sea creatures. Zooquarium presents daily shows featuring friendly seals and sea lions who really seem to enjoy what they do for a living. But when you make the short drive from where ever your are staying in South Yarmouth,MA you will be rewarded doubly by also having the occasion to spend time with your children in the petting zoo area of Zooquarium where friendly, docile barnyard animals roam. To further acquaint your youngsters with birds and mammals they might encounter while vacationing in South Yarmouth, you will definitely want to check out Zooquarium’s collection of “native wildlife”.
Zooquarium is definitely not the San Diego Zoo, but you will find plenty here to both entertain and educate you and your family when you are vacationing in South Yarmouth, MA.
Mini-Golf and Ice Cream On Cape Cod you will find a common after dinner entertainment is to engage in a friendly 18 hole game of miniature golf followed by a delightful indulgence in a wonderful ice cream treat. In South Yarmouth you can find one of the best known miniature golf courses in the Mid-Cape area. Named “Pirate Cove” this course is structured around the theme of pirate hideouts, ships and treasure. You can’t help but get caught up in the feel of a real pirate adventure and may well imagine yourself to be putting your way through one of today’s popular pirate movies. For the price, this is good family fun all the way around.
When the game is through, and with the crowds that may take some time, you can reward all the competitors with a special ice cream treat. There are lots of ice cream venues on Cape Cod., seemingly a new one every week. But if you want an ice cream experience, instead of just a cone, try the nearby ” Sundae School”. There are actually three of these rather famous shops one each in Dennisport, Harwich Port and even East Orleans.
A family owned and operated business since 1976, Sunday School makes their own ice cream and serve it in their own personally decorated establishments. It can’t get much homier or much tastier than that.
Vacationing in South Yarmouth does mean being in the midst of many other summer vacationers. But it also means that you have selected a location where many of the best Cape Cod tourist spots are within just a few miles of your doorstep.
