Guidebook for Barnstable
Entertainment & Activities
15-mile bike trail with stunning views of Falmouth and Woods Hole. Easy access to bike rental shops, snacks and sights along the way.
22 molta ag muintir na háite
Shining Sea Bikeway
569A Woods Hole Road15-mile bike trail with stunning views of Falmouth and Woods Hole. Easy access to bike rental shops, snacks and sights along the way.
Hyannis
Lots of shopping, bars and dining choices
Service for renting kayaks or SUP boards. Great access to nearby waterways.
7 molta ag muintir na háite
Ride Away Kayak
135 Daniels Island RdService for renting kayaks or SUP boards. Great access to nearby waterways.
All-star college baseball, played in a vintage ballpark on a grass field with bleachers. The Cape Cod Baseball League has been featured in movies and books.
6 molta ag muintir na háite
Cotuit Kettleers
10 Lowell AveAll-star college baseball, played in a vintage ballpark on a grass field with bleachers. The Cape Cod Baseball League has been featured in movies and books.
Cotuit Center for the Arts
4404 Falmouth RdLive theatrical performances
An interactive science museum, with exhibits featuring real pirates and treasures recovered from a 1717 shipwreck — a ship captured by the infamous pirate, "Black Sam" Bellamy
111 molta ag muintir na háite
Whydah Pirate Museum
674 MA-28An interactive science museum, with exhibits featuring real pirates and treasures recovered from a 1717 shipwreck — a ship captured by the infamous pirate, "Black Sam" Bellamy
Heritage Theatres
Massachusetts 130Multi-screen theater
Shopping
Lots of eateries and restaurants, shopping, and movie theaters
253 molta ag muintir na háite
Mashpee Commons
22 Steeple StLots of eateries and restaurants, shopping, and movie theaters
Broad selection of used books, maps and prints in an old colonial home — painted pink!
Isaiah Thomas Books and Prints
Massachusetts 28Broad selection of used books, maps and prints in an old colonial home — painted pink!
Beautiful handmade pottery and garden fountains. Located in a charming village, near a great coffee shop.
Barnstable Pottery Art
3267 Main StBeautiful handmade pottery and garden fountains. Located in a charming village, near a great coffee shop.
Handblown glass, seashore themes, great options for gifts
8 molta ag muintir na háite
Glass Studio on Cape Cod
470 MA-6AHandblown glass, seashore themes, great options for gifts
Collection of antiques dealers all under one roof
7 molta ag muintir na háite
Sandwich Antiques Center
131 MA-6ACollection of antiques dealers all under one roof
Seasonal farm stand for local produce (fruits and vegetables). Also, hanging baskets or cut flowers.
Sprout Farm Stand
97 Quinaquisset AveSeasonal farm stand for local produce (fruits and vegetables). Also, hanging baskets or cut flowers.
Drinks & Nightlife
Kettle-Ho | Restaurant & Tavern
12 School StFunky sports bar for the locals
Arts & Culture
Cahoon Museum of American Art
4676 Falmouth RdLocal history of this seaside village, plus you can walk and see some of the nearby historic homes, dating back to the 19th century whaling captains
7 molta ag muintir na háite
Historical Society of Santuit
1148 Main StLocal history of this seaside village, plus you can walk and see some of the nearby historic homes, dating back to the 19th century whaling captains
Essentials
Stop & Shop
3900 Falmouth RdCapeway Cleaners- Mashpee Rt28
27 Commercial StCotuit Liquors
3858 Falmouth RdGood selection of beer and wines
Centerville Yoga and Wellness Center
1600 Falmouth RdDaily yoga classes for all levels
Sightseeing
Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises
269 MillwayFood Scene
Maison Villatte
267 Main StAuthentic French bakery — worth the trip!
Nirvana Coffee Co
3206 Main StCharming spot, great coffee and chocolate treats
The locals' favorite choice for homemade ice cream
17 molta ag muintir na háite
Polar Cave Ice Cream Parlour
22 Falmouth RdThe locals' favorite choice for homemade ice cream
Crisp
791 Main StreetGreat pizza and Italian dishes — very popular on summer nights
Bleu
10 Market StFrench bistro specializing in local seafood dishes.