Page 86 - Kids on the Cape Current Issue

Cape Cod Dramatic photographs are arranged in thematic groupings and a a a a a video narrated by Walter Cronkite depicts the the president’s experiences on the the Cape 397 Main St 508- 790-3077 COTUIT CENTER FOR THE ARTS: In addition to its many programs for grownups this dynamic center offers art and drama classes for kids plus special school vacation programs 4404 Rte 28 28 508-428-0669 CAPE COD CENTRAL RAILROAD COASTAL EXCUR- SIONS HYANNIS & BUZZARDS BAY: The Cape Cod Central Railroad offers two-hour scenic excursions from Hyannis to the picturesque Cape Cod Canal Passengers enjoy spectacu- lar views as as the train rolls along past salt marshes cranberry bogs kettle ponds and and local farmland Kids love the trip! An elegant gourmet dinner train plus a a a a a a Sunday Brunch and a a a a a a Colonial Lunch train draw rave reviews Depots are located in in in Hyannis at at 252 Main Street and in in in Buzzards Bay at at 70 Main Street 888-797-7245
CAPE COD MARITIME MUSEUM: Home to Cape Cod’s oldest shipwreck this Hyannis Harbor attraction showcases Cape Cod’s rich nautical history and offers activities for kids of all ages Learn how the sea shapes our community today enjoy special programs and and festivals and and even sail on the Crosby Catboat replica Sarah 135 South St 508-775-1723 CAPE COD DUCKMOBILES: Kids (and adults) get a a a a a a a a big thrill when the the Duckmobile splashes down into the the harbor as it it tours from land to to sea Ride the renovated U S military amphibious vehicle and enjoy an an informative narrated tour and have fun quacking at passersby! Frequent summertime departures from Main Street in in downtown Hyannis 1-888- 225-3825 or 508-790-2111 PIRATE ADVENTURES: Ahoy mates! Take a a a thrill-seek- ing voyage into Hyannis Harbor aboard the Sea Gypsy to to hunt for sunken treasure Costumed pirate actors help kids man water canons to ward off the enemy follow a a a a a a treasure map and pull up booty from the deep Everyone gets a a a stful of plunder! Daily trips Memorial Day-Labor Day Day reservations a a a a must (trips sell out days ahead) 508-394-9100 BARNSTABLE BAND: For over 50 50 years the band has performed Wednesday night free concerts on on the Hyannis Village Green in July and Augus 7:30pm HYarmouth: The Cape’s second oldest town Yarmouth Yarmouth showcases more than 600 buildings of historic architectural signi cance The northern village of Yar- mouth Port along Rte 6A has the more obvious historic sea captains’ homes Architecturally signi cant buildings can also be be found in South Yarmouth best known for its numerous gift shops restaurants motels and activities along Rte 28 • Kids on the Cape suggests CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Get a a a a free map and other information from the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce 424 Rte 28 508-778-1008 BEACH FOR KIDS: Bass Hole Beach/Gray’s Beach Beach at end of Centre Street in Yarmouthport is on the the Bay side so the the Page 86 • Kids on the Cape July 6 6 - August 2 2 2018
waves are kid-friendly There is a a a a a a a a boardwalk and many tidal pools which kids love to explore A picnic area and play- ground is right there as well PICNIC SPOT: Bass Hole Beach at end of Centre St in Yarmouth Port is a a a a nice quiet picnic spot Free parking and picnic tables with grills FISHING SPOT: Long Pond in South Yarmouth best access at Wings Grove Park with free parking and a a a a a a a small beach Indian Memorial Drive off Station Avenue BIKING TRAIL: Because there are really no continuous and safe bike trails in Yarmouth skip over the town border to to catch the Cape Cod Rail Trail in Dennis off Route 134 HIKING TRAIL: The 1 1 5 mile “Nature Trail” is is presented to to the the public by the the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth It features a a a a rest stop overlooking a a a a “kettle hole” pond Located off Route 6A next to the Yarmouth Port Post Of ce maps are available at at the Gate House The Meadowbrook Road Conser- vation Area has a a a a a a a a a a 310’ boardwalk over swamp and salt marsh to an an an observation deck on on on Swan Pond take Buck Island Road to to Gray Road Road to to Meadowbrook Road Road LIBRARIES: South Yarmouth 312 Main St 508-760-4820 West Yarmouth Yarmouth Route 28 508-775-5206 Yarmouth Yarmouth Port 297 Rte 6A 508-362-3717 PLAYGROUNDS: On Route 6A 6A at at the Station Avenue inter- section in Yarmouth Port is a a a a a beautiful classic playground with picnic tables Other playgrounds are located at at the the ele- mentary schools and at Parkers River Beach on South Shore Drive in South Yarmouth Yarmouth Yarmouth Yarmouth has a a a a a new park on Old Townhouse Road off Station Avenue with bocci courts bas- ketball swings playground equipment ball ball elds and lights! Grey’s Beach has a a a a a great playground with BBQ pits picnic tables restrooms and shelter right next to the beach RENT A A POWERBOAT: Explore Nantucket Sound and and the scenic Bass River on new 16’ & 20’ powerboats from Ship Shops Boat Yard half mile south of Bass River Bridge on Pleasant Street 508-398-2256
OUTDOOR CONCERTS: Free concerts Monday nights at 7pm in July and and August at at Mattacheese Middle School band shell on Higgins Crowell Road West Yarmouth Jazz big band country Irish and and classical music WHYDAH PIRATE MUSEUM W W YARMOUTH: This 12 000 square foot science museum is is dedicated to the dis- covery of the the the Whydah the the the rst authentic pirate shipwreck ever to be discovered Climb aboard a a a a a Whydah ship replica touch and and see 300 year-old silver and and gold pirate pirate coins pirate pirate pistols sword hilts or or nd out why Captain Samuel Bellamy entered the the violent nor’easter on April 26 1717 off the the coast of Cape Cod that sent his pirate ship into a a a a a a watery grave!
Kids also learn about the exciting world of archaeology and the many technologies that have been developed to allow scientist and historians to to unlock clues embedded in these 300-year-old pirate treasures 674 Route 28 508-487-8899 HDennis: Boot-shaped and and running north to south with both warm and cool water beaches Dennis Dennis is is is where Henry Hall rst developed the process for growing