Yarmouth was incorporated as a town in 1639 from the Indian lands known as "Mattacheese". Early settlers toiled as farmers and fishermen and for many years Yarmouth existed as a quiet, rural seaside community.

Today Yarmouth is a unique blend of a busy resort town and an attractive, peaceful family and retirement community. The busy retail stretch on the south side (Rte 28) of town where most commerce is congregated contrasts greatly with the quaint, protected, nearly unspoiled northern (Rte 6A) side of town.

Between, amid and around these major byways lay Yarmouth’s wonderful "neighborhoods", some sea- side colonies, some ’weathered’ mini-communities, some retirement ’villages’, and some typical residential neighborhoods. But all benefiting from the joys of ocean and bay beaches, recreation and conservation lands, wonderful schools and good town services.

Whether it’s South Yarmouth, West Yarmouth, Yarmouthport or Bass River, each area offers its own special charm. There are terrific restaurants, excellent medical facilities, sea captain’s homes, herring runs, band concerts, a seaside festival, 4 golf courses and 15 beaches. Home options range from the modest to the superb.

Life here in Yarmouth is both gentle and active... and always interesting. Be sure to take a look at Vacation Cape Cod's Yarmouth Vacation Rental Listings.