- The list below includes 285 free or cheap things to do in or near Barnstable, Massachusetts, including 87 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Fishing, Comedy Clubs and Art Museum.
- From Sturgis Library to Kalmus Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Barnstable and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Oak Bluffs, Hyannis, Dennis and Eastham.
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between steamship dock and state beach, Oak Bluffs, MA
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Kids and adults love the three beaches collectively known as Oak Bluffs Town Beach. Located in Oak Bluffs, these beaches are popular destinations for wading, sunbathing, fishing and swimming. The beaches are popular summer music venues.
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Nemasket Kayak Center offers guided kayaking tours of Marion Harbor, Nantucket Lightship, Agawam River, and Mill Pond. The experience is a peaceful yet fun and entertaining one that nature lovers will thoroughly enjoy.
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The Capawock Theatre is a historic cinema that shows a mix of newly released as well as independent movies to the local community. The theater also shows occasional classic films and offers concessions to its guests.
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579 Woods Hole Road, Woods Hole, MA 02543
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Brush up on the history of Woods Hole at Woods Hole Historical Museum. A scale model of Woods Hole in 1895 is a permanent exhibit. Paintings and photos help tell a story, and an audio tour is also available.
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end of Owen Little Way off Main St., Vineyard Haven, MA
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Located next to the Vineyard Haven Marina on the northern side of Martha's Vineyard, Tisbury Town Beach is open to the public and accessible via walking or biking. There is no parking lot on site.
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Suppliers of watersports equipment, Wind's Up provides an array of services for outdoor enthusiasts. Along with leasing kayaks, sailboats and paddleboards, the company further offers lessons in paddle boarding, surfing and sailing.
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15 School Street, Woods Hole, MA 02543
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The WHOI Exhibit Center & Gift Shop is filled with videos and exhibits that highlight the research of ocean scientists. The center also hosts guest lectures where visitors can learn about various topics in ocean science.
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With subjects like the ocean and sea life, Local Colors Gallery displays a variety of watercolor paintings for visitors to view. Visitors can purchase prints of collages in the form of postcards or posters.
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Affiliated with the University of Chicago, the Marine Biological Laboratory is an international facility dedicated to education and research in biology, ecology and biomedicine. Guided tours of the premises are available.
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South of Pamet Harbor, Fisher Beach is located along the bayfront. Lifeguards are not available at this particular beach at any time, but the sandy setting is pleasant for general lounging, walking, or escorting dogs on leashes.