Hotel at a Glance: The Cove at Yarmouth

The Cove at Yarmouth is one of the largest year-round resorts on Cape Cod, offering comfortable accommodations and a host of things to do regardless of the season. This family-friendly resort is less than a mile from the shoreline and situated on Yarmouth’s Main Street, near shops and restaurants.

• Spacious rooms have kitchenettes with a microwave and mini fridge, and the dining, sleeping, and living areas are decorated with cheerful primary colors and a loose nautical theme.
• Stay in: There’s a large heated indoor pool and hot tub, indoor tennis and racquetball courts, and an onsite restaurant.
• Don’t miss a visit to Provincetown, the eclectic artists’ haven at the very tip of Cape Cod, 45 minutes away.

Cape Cod, Massachusetts: Quaint Villages, Protected Beaches, and Miles of Shoreline

In the late 19th century, Cape Cod began to blossom into a summer vacation destination as visitors swapped crowded coastal cities for the sandy shores of eastern Massachusetts. Today, the arm-shaped peninsula encompasses a string of idyllic fishing villages, rolling dunes, and 300 miles of sandy shoreline—and it’s still the place where many East Coasters choose to spend their leisurely summer days. Popular attractions include fresh-seafood restaurants, quaint stores, and bicycle trails, such as the 11-mile Shining Sea Bikeway that wends from North Falmouth to Woods Hole.

But there’s also plenty to do in winter, when the crowds are a lot smaller. On the uppermost tip of the Cape, the free-spirited art colony of Provincetown attracts visitors year-round. This is one of the best places to head for a vibrant nightlife scene—there are cabarets, bars, and lounges aplenty. Pop into the Provincetown Art Association and Museum to check out local artwork, both historical and contemporary. Farther south, the Woods Hole Science Aquarium houses 140 marine animals native to the Northeast and mid-Atlantic region. You might even see marine biologists feeding the seals in the aquarium’s outdoor enclosure.

West Yarmouth, along the mid-Cape, is one of three seaside villages that make up the larger town of Yarmouth. English settlers began colonizing the area in the mid-17th century, and historical traces are still visible. Mills dot the countryside, and coastal bluffs are festooned with lighthouses. There’s no shortage of waterfront restaurants, upscale boutique shops, and golf courses to be found throughout Yarmouth.

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