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Barefoot Trader, Rt. 28, West Yarmouth
Remember the Barefoot Trader? I remember it well from when I was a youngster. They had the big “Easter Island” head out front with the torch lit on top. There are now factory outlets where the Barefoot Trader’s torch once burned at the edge of the cranberry bogs.
Seeing is believing! But when you step into the Polynesian Paradise you won’t believe your eyes. You’ll find a treasure of gifts, food delicacies and sportswear that have been collected from the wide, wide world all set in exotic design.
The store is sectionalized according to the country of origin of the merchandise, From Norway, Sweden and Denmark come striking examples of modern Scandinavian. The continental flavor of Belgium, Holland, France and Germany is found in the gift selections from Europe. Who can resist the incomparable results of British industry or the artistry from the shores of the sun-drenched Mediterranean? South America, South Sea Isles, Oriental art, the United States.
Outside the building is a playground with swings and acrobatic accoutrements to keep youngsters occupied while parents explore the store. Children, however are invited inside. Inside the Polynesian theme is carried out. Palm trees and fronds adorn the walls, while fixtures reinforce the South Seas decor. Self-service is invited—or if you wish service, you need only to call on any of the clerks who answer all questions. Be sure and don’t leave the Cape until you have visited the Barefoot Trader.
see also: old Barefoot Trader ad
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You are right there were footprints in the cement that led to the door of the BFT. see this post for more info.
remember in the early seventies a great night out was going to the barefoot trader and the treasure chest past the airport to watch the planes land and take off ..going to see the kennedy monument then an icecream…what great memories thanks
Posted by peteypete1216 on 09/30/08 at 12:33 AM | #
I remembe this place. I would go here back in the 1960’s into the 70’s (I think)...vacationed on the cape every summer. Loved this nick-nack shop….and really miss Mobey Dick’s…nice seeing this old picture.
Posted by Judy from Mass on 08/23/09 at 01:39 PM | #
THE BAREFOOT TRADER MAKES ME THINK OF A BETTER PLACE IN TIME, A TIME I WOULD LIKE TO GO BACK TO.
Posted by DAVID BIONDI from CONN. AND FLORIDA on 12/11/09 at 03:55 PM | #
To go back in time, especially on Cape Cod, would be a fun thing to do I agree!!
A lot has changed there, but memories keep being made yearly. That’s a blessing.
Posted by Judy from Mass on 12/12/09 at 06:34 PM | #
My family would vacation on Cape Cod throughout the ‘60’s and early ‘70’s. I was always thrilled when Dad would stop at Barefoot Trader, the Treasure Chest and Moby Dick’s… all three places had similar gifts and souvenirs and toys… but the visit wasn’t complete until we had stopped at all three! I remember buying toy rubber snakes, a can of Cape Cod air, the little glass bird that kept bobbing its head in a glass of water…! It would be so cool to travel back in time; yet we have the great memories to share!
Posted by Jay Blundon from Memphis on 01/31/10 at 11:44 PM | #
Oh yes, I remember “The Treasure Chest” too..And we used to get the “Rubber Snakes” as well. Then go to Great Island Pharmacy and buy the baseball cards with the stick of Bazooka Bubble Gum (The pharmacy is no longer there either)...Moby Dicks is now a tee shirt outlet…But Seagull Beach is still there, as is the Parker River….The drive in has been gone for years (as most drive-ins are extinct now)...I could go on with the memories of Cape Cod….Especially West Yarmouth and Hyannis.
Posted by Judy from Boston on 02/01/10 at 02:32 PM | #
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My parents took me to Cape Cod in 1958, when I was two years old. I have a vague recollection of going to a place where the sidewalk had the impression of bare feet in the cement. Could it have been the Barefoot Trader?