- TripBuzz found 317 things to do with kids in or near Barnstable, Massachusetts, including 296 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hyannis, Oak Bluffs, Brewster and Wellfleet.
- From Hyannis Whale Watchers to Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises, the Barnstable area offers 93 different types of family activities, including: Beaches, Boat Tours, Whale Watching Tours and Fishing.
- Located 70 miles south of Boston, Barnstable is a city with a population of over 45,000. While the municipality was first settled and incorporated as a town in 1638 and 1639, respectively, it did not officially become a city until 1989 and is thus popular known as 'the Town of Barnstable.' Former US Presidents Ulysses S. Grant and Grover Cleveland used to spend time in Barnstable.
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Island Pond Trail, off Weston Woods Road, PO Box 611, Harwich, MA 2645
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To treat your olfactory senses, head to the Cape Cod Lavender Farm. Enjoy the views of lavender fields, pick some lavender for yourself, and discover the many uses for lavender in your home.
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As a freshwater pond, Sheep Pond Beach provides visitors with an area to cool off and go swimming during the summer season. The pond is surrounded by a trail for biking.
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Located in a former academy established in the 19th century, Brooks Academy Museum houses artifacts and memorabilia collected by the Harwich Historical Society. The museum highlights the regions history from the Civil War to present day.
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The historic Brooks Academy Museum is an educational museum that is best known for serving as the home of the Harwich Historical Society. The society has the goal of preserving, collecting, and exhibiting the history of Harwich.
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The library in Brewster, Massachusetts is called the Brewster Ladies' Library. This non-profit institution is the de facto municipal library. In addition to its collections of books, periodicals and electronic media, the library hosts frequent seminars, book signings and other cultural activities.
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577 Great Neck Rd South, Mashpee, MA 02649
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Mashpee, Massachusetts is home to the Cape Cod Children's Museum. The museum is dedicated to teaching, inspiring and entertaining young minds through exhibits, experiments, object manipulation and interaction with museum staff.
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Supfari Adventures Cape Cod is stand-up paddleboarding instruction combined with yoga and they offer various excursions on the lakes, including recurring classes. Their sessions typically last from 1.5 to 2 hours.
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Scusset Beach Road, Sandwich, MA 02563
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Located at the eastern end of the Cape Cod Canal, Scusset Beach State Reservation features a camping area with 98 sites, as well as a fishing pier. The beach also features a picnic area and bike trails.
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The Cranberry Valley Golf Course offers a championship layout for serious and hobby golfers alike. Attend golf clinics, practice at the driving range, or even get PGA instruction among many other perks.
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Covering over 700-acres of land, the Shawme-Crowell State Forest is a state forest that is best known for being camping destination. The forest has a number of hiking and equestrian trails that can be used for running or walking.