Baxter's Boathouse
Classic burgers, fries, and seafood perched on Hyannis harbor — watch the ferries and boats come and go while you dine.
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Dining
The Marshside
Worth the scenic drive to the bayside of the Cape. Gorgeous marsh views and finer dining.
Open in Maps →Alberto's Ristorante
Downtown Hyannis Italian — warm room, great food.
Open in Maps →Mini-Golf
Skull Island at Bass River Sports World
Fun mini-golf plus go-carts, an arcade, and a driving range — an easy afternoon out.
Open in Maps →Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
Two 18-hole courses with elaborate pirate ships, darkened caves, and cascading waterfalls.
Open in Maps →Wild Animal Lagoon
Scenic miniature golf course with whimsical displays of giraffes, hippos, and other wild animals.
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Sundae School
Homemade since 1976. Try the Cape Cod Fudge.
Open in Maps →Cape Cod Creamery
Small-batch, locally made. Ask for the Sandy Neck.
Open in Maps →Four Seas Ice Cream
A Cape institution since 1934. Penuche pecan is the move.
Open in Maps →Beaches
Seagull Beach
Closest to the cottage. Wide sand, gentle surf, snack bar.
Open in Maps →Craigville Beach
Warm-water swimming, great for families.
Open in Maps →Sandy Neck Beach
Long dune walks and quiet coves. Bring water.
Open in Maps →Biking Trails
Flat, scenic, and easy to reach from the cottage — here's where to bike during your stay.
Cape Cod Rail Trail
The Cape's best-known bike path, running 25+ miles from Yarmouth to Wellfleet on a flat, paved former rail line. There's a trailhead right in West Yarmouth, so you can hop on close to the cottage and ride as far as you like.
Open in Maps →Yarmouth Bike Trail
A quieter, level path through oak and pine woods connecting Old Townhouse Road to Higgins Crowell Road in West Yarmouth — great for an easy family ride close by.
Open in Maps →Bud Carter Conservation Area
Yarmouth's network of conservation-area trails, good for a shorter, scenic ride or walk.
Open in Maps →Where to Rent Bikes
Palm City Bike Shop
1055 Route 28, South Yarmouth. About a mile from the beach and a couple miles from the Cape Cod Rail Trail. Cruisers, hybrids, and e-bikes available; no reservation needed for small groups.
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