Yarmouth Port: illustration and lunch
Explore the illustrator’s former home, then head to Oliver’s for lunch. Check the house’s seasonal visiting program before choosing the day.
Yarmouth · Village guide
Yarmouth Port
Find your starting point. Choose a few places worth your time.
Photo: Grays Beach · Lisa Gadbois
On the north side, explore Edward Gorey’s illustration, Taylor-Bray Farm and the marsh boardwalk at Grays Beach. Breakfast and tavern options sit along Route 6A.
Your starting point
Yarmouth Port is a village within Yarmouth. Locations do not imply walking access between stops.
Village centers and selected places. Village markers are approximate centers. Beach markers identify locations, not verified entrances. Place markers are catalog locations, not confirmed visitor entrances. No routes or travel times are shown.
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1 beach in this guide · compare access as well as character.
Yarmouth Port · Bay / Calm
Grays Beach
Marsh views and the Bass Hole boardwalk
A boardwalk and picnic setting beside the salt marsh.
Parking: Visitor parking is listed seasonally. The town fee page lists $25 daily parking, effective May 24, 2025; confirm the charge for your visit.
Seasonal bathrooms; picnic groups need reservations.
Official information · checked 2026-09-21.
Food & things to do
Start with a food stop and an activity, then explore more choices in each village.
Yarmouth Port
Food · Yarmouth Port
Oliver’s & Planck’s Tavern
A tavern offering seafood, pizza and indoor or outdoor dining.
Choose seafood or pizza in the dining room or tavern.
960 Main Street, Yarmouth Port
Official information →Details and sources
- Meal service: lunch, dinner
- Opening hours are unverified for your date.
Source checked 2026-09-21. Check exceptions for your date.
Things to do · Yarmouth Port
Edward Gorey House
The house associated with writer and illustrator Edward Gorey.
Check the current exhibition and seasonal visiting program.
8 Strawberry Lane, Yarmouth Port
Official information →Details and sources
- Opening hours are unverified for your date.
Source checked 2026-09-21. Check exceptions for your date.
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Things to do · Yarmouth Port
Taylor-Bray Farm
A preserved farm with animals and seasonal educational programs.
Choose a farm visit or consult the operator’s program calendar.
108 Bray Farm Road North, Yarmouth Port
Official information →Details and sources
- Opening hours are unverified for your date.
Source checked 2026-09-21. Check exceptions for your date.
Food · Yarmouth Port
Jack’s Outback
A breakfast and lunch restaurant tucked off Route 6A.
A morning alternative to the village’s lunch-and-dinner tavern.
161 Main Street, Yarmouth Port
Official information →Details and sources
- Meal service: breakfast, lunch
- Published Tuesday–Sunday 7am–1pm; closed Monday. Confirm your date.
- The operator directs visitors to turn at the North Side Nursery School sign.
Source checked 2026-09-21. Check exceptions for your date.
Walking connections between these places have not been verified.
Explore the Yarmouth town guide →Practical information
Useful nearby services
Services in this area; proximity does not establish a walking connection.
parking · toilets
Bass Hole facilities
Off Center Street, Yarmouth Port
Town-listed paid seasonal parking and seasonal bathrooms. Group picnic use requires reservations; confirm dates and fees.
Official service informationChecked 2026-09-21
supplies
Peterson’s Market picnic supplies
918 Route 6A, Yarmouth Port
A market with deli, sandwich and grocery options; check counter service separately from store hours.
Official service informationChecked 2026-09-21
- Choose transport between stops before setting out. The map gives orientation, not walking routes or journey times.
- Beach parking is seasonal. Visitor parking and the amount charged are separate checks; confirm signs and payment arrangements on arrival.
- For indoor visits, check the venue calendar. Classes and performances may require booking even when exhibition spaces can be visited separately.
Area geography · checked 2026-09-21
More about Yarmouth Port
Read the town background
On the north side, explore Edward Gorey’s illustration, Taylor-Bray Farm and the marsh boardwalk at Grays Beach. Breakfast and tavern options sit along Route 6A.
Yarmouth Port beach FAQ
Do I need a beach sticker in Yarmouth Port?
Parking rules vary by beach and season. Check the named beach’s official information for visitor eligibility, permits and current fees. Missing fee information does not mean parking is free.
Which Yarmouth Port beaches allow dogs?
Check the individual beach’s dog restrictions for your date, including seasonal exclusions and leash rules. A catalog dog-friendly label does not guarantee access today, including seasonal exclusions and leash rules.
Which Yarmouth Port beach is best for families?
Grays Beach has toilets listed in the catalog, which may help narrow your choice. Confirm facilities, access and posted water conditions; catalog descriptions do not establish swimming safety or individual suitability.
How warm is the water in Yarmouth Port?
Catalog shorelines here are described as bay or harbor water. Catalog seasonal notes such as 62–68°F (July–Aug) are not current measurements.
How many beaches does Yarmouth Port have?
Yarmouth Port has 1 beach in this guide. This is a catalog count, not a claim to include every shoreline access point.