- 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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Organizing family friendly fishing excursions, Rock Harbor Charter Boat Service takes visitors to Cape Cod Bay with USCG certified captains. During the trip, visitors have the opportunity to catch tuna, striped bass, and more.
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Cape Kayaking offers a variety of guided kayak tours of the scenic water trails at Cape Cod's National Seashore which comprises of tidal rivers and bays and is rich in vegetation and marine life.
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Route 28 (Intersection of Crowell Road), Chatham, MA 02637
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Chatham Village Market is a full service grocery store that is open year round and features many locally grown and produced items. The store features meat, produce, dairy products, bakery, beer, wine, and floral department.
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41 S Orleans Road, Orleans, MA 02653
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The French Cable Station Museum In Orleans preserves the history of the direct undersea telegraphic cable 'Le Direct' between Orleans and Brest. A free visit includes superintendent's office, testing, repair, and cable rooms as they were in 1858.
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Founded in September 2011, the Arconti American Museum boasts a vast collection of art. Enjoy items including historical relics, fine art, and many cultural artifacts that tell a story of local history.
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Chatham's Monomoy Theatre is a moderately-sized professional theater in Massachusetts. It is most reknowned for its musicals, but also produces a handful of straight plays every season. Tickets are available online and at the box office.
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A calm beach with warm waters, First Encounter Beach offers tide pools to explore at low tide, and warm, gentle waters at high tide ideal for swimming. The beach offers scenic views, and has a bath house.
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Maintained by the Chatham Historical Society, The Old Atwood House Museum is one of the finest repositories of traditional Cape Cod architecture and domestic furnishings. It is a must-see for visitors interested in architecture and interior design.
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American history is on display at French Transatlantic Cable Station Museum. Most notably, France's General Pershing communicated with the U.S. government through this cable station during World War I. Free guided tours are available.
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Lower College Pond Road, Plymouth, MA 02366
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Serving as the largest publicly owned recreation area in southeastern Massachusetts, the Myles Standish State Forest provides many outdoor activities. Guests can enjoy fishing, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding, picnicking, and cross country skiing in the winter.