September is a good time to visit the Cape. The crowds are gone, restaurants are still open, and it’s surprisingly still quite warm. The sun lit my days for a week and a half, rain only the last few days, morning fog adding a little mystery to the cemetery across the street. A kind friend invited me to use her house; her family keeps it busy throughout the summer but fall is a quiet time. There always seems to be new places to explore.
I met a friend from Falmouth, who had lived in Yarmouth Port for a while, at Sesuit Harbor Café, with its picnic tables outdoor along the boat-filled harbor, still crowded on a Friday in September, for my first lobster roll of the visit.
My friend told me stories of Yarmouth Port’s historic buildings. We drove back to town and hiked the trail there and stood under the sprawling 100-year-old English Weeping Beech tree. I later toured Captain Bang Hallet’s House, carefully restored, but only a few rooms were open. My favorite stop was the home of Edward Gorey, whose quirky, macabre drawings, that inspired Tim Burton’s films, brought a smile.
Yarmouth Port historic area
Gray’s Beach
Roughly a mile and a half long, the boardwalk at Gray’s Beach is built above a marsh, hosting a variety of marine wildlife. One side is marsh, the other beach. At low tide, the marsh looks like a hedge maze with deep muddy lines running through it. At high tide, the maze fills with sea water and the beach just about disappears. A man I met there told me the best time to visit Gray’s is when the tide is rushing in and filling the maze. I stopped by a few more times, but never did catch that magical moment.
Around town
I took a couple of road trips during this time on the Cape. Coming soon: Around the Cape, Provincetown Again, Into the Mystic, and Sailing on the Mystic.
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what an incredible time of year to experience the cape. Great photos accompanied by a lovely commentary ❤️
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It looks like such a quaint and scenic place to visit with heaps of history to explore. I love the architecture, especially the Edward Gorey house. Ah, would’ve been amazing to catch the magical moment of waters rushing in and filling the marsh.
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So many hidden treasures to discover. The Gorey house was fun to go through with so many examples of his work, quirky and clever. If I get back there, I’ll try again to watch the marsh fill up!
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Wonderful pictures as always. Thanks so much for sharing with us.
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I love September from many aspects, a great time to go exploring. Your lunch looks yummy (and no wonder why it was so crowded), it reminds me of the lobster rolls we had early this year when we visited Boston. Best lobster roll ever🥰
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New England does the best lobster rolls! Thanks for your visit, Christie.
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Thanks so much for sharing. We haven’t been to New England since well before Covid. Your visit brought back good memories!
Barbara Rosenfeld
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You’re most welcome. Glad this sparked some memories, Barbara. Nice to hear from you!
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The fall is my favourite season and my favourite time to travel. That’s so lovely that your friend invited you to use her house in Cape Cod. Gray’s Beach looks like a scenic spot to explore even if you weren’t able to get the timing right to visit when the tide is rushing in.
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Fall always seems like a time for new beginnings for me, maybe because that’s when schools start up again. It’s a toss-up between fall and spring. It was such a nice time to stay there and explore. Gray’s Beach was a bit of a mystery.
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I’ve been going to Cape Cod nearly every year since 1998, so you know I enjoyed this article!
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I do remember it’s one of your happy places!
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I’ve never been, but it looks lovely. I can’t wait to be able to travel in September. It seems like an idyllic time in so many places.
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It was a long time until I could travel in September, always tied to the school year. Once my kids were grown, I was teaching on and off. You’ll get there!
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Yep. Just chuggin’ along until that time…
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The area is picturesque and enticing. I’d like to visit there soon.
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The cape has no big draws but is lovely and always interesting in a quiet sort of way. Although I’m sure you would love Provincetown.
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We find to love the place because of the great pictures with amazing stories.
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Thanks so much!
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Great captures!!
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Thank you, Jyothi!
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It’s so peaceful, and the colour of those purple and blue berries almost looks painted on! Dennis Pond looks a great place for a stroll.
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Those berries looked so unreal, maybe magical! I’ve never been there in the summer, but I hear the pond is alive with swimmers and kayakers.
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Your lobster lunch presentation gets high marks, including the lettuce leaf and the grease-free fries. The children’s corner at the library caught my eye; creative design there. Your photos give endless reasons why another visit to Cape Cod would be a great idea.
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Thanks, Dave. These little towns are interesting places to wander. I always seem to find something new..
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