Murphy's trips include instruction for beginners, equipment, and bait for all, and complimentary fileting of your catch by Murphy's mate. From late July to early September, when the ocean waters have warmed up, Murphy will launch excursions for white marlin and for yellowfin, bluefin, and longfin albacore tuna. Murphy also has a small whaler to take single anglers out for fly-rod backwater fishing in the harbor areas. It has a spectacular collection of sea life and some innovative programs for kids. It also has the added attraction of being free.
Children can pet some of the animals in certain areas.
There are also domestic and exotic birds, llamas, monkeys, tigers, red fox, Sicilian donkeys, mountain lions, and potbelly pigs. If you happen to be on the Cape on August 4, don't miss the 11th annual Pops By The Sea on the Hyannis town green. Pops by the Sea draws more than 10,000 people each year, with an audience that is usually as star-studded as the stage. This year the theme is Myths and Legends. Revelry will include a Canine Carnival, Legends in Leather, an artists' ball, and, of course, a parade complete with floats, street activities, and other Bacchanalian festivities, Provincetown-style.