- 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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The 1869 Schoolhouse Museum is located in a one-room schoolhouse structure. The museum includes desks, decorations, teaching supplies, materials, and artifacts from the education experience of the time.
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Located on the grounds of a working drive-in theater, the Wellfleet Drive-In Theatre Flea Market is a market that features the wares of more than 200 vendors, selling items like Cape Cod memorabilia, jewelry, clothing, and household goods.
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Part of the Wellfleet Drive-In Theatre entertainment complex, Welfleet Mini Golf is an 18 hole miniature golf course with retro styling and a variety of obstacles. The course was originally constructed in 1961.
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A part of the Cape Cod National Seashore, Coast Guard Beach is the site where an english pilgrim ship called Mayflower spotted land of the New World for the first time. Today, the beach attracts many tourists with its numerous tide pools, clear water and sightseeing opportunities.
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Buttonbush Trail
Salt Pond Visitors Center of the Cape Cod National Seashore, Eastham, MA 02642
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Situated in the Cape Cod area, the Button Bush trail is a Braille trail, which has been designed for the vision-impaired. The short trail, in Eastham, Massachusetts, links to the Nauset Marsh trail, and is part of a boardwalk pathway.
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Duck Harbor Road off Chequesset Neck Road, Wellfleet, MA
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The quiet atmosphere of Duck Harbor Beach offers a peaceful retreat from city life. Visitors can gather shells, observe sea creatures on the rocky shore, or spread out a picnic dinner and watch the sunset.
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Located near the Nauset Light, The Three Sisters Lighthouses are historic lighthouses popularly visited by the public. Visitors commonly enjoy touring the lighthouses and learning the interesting story behind their history.
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One of many historic and charming New England lighthouses, the Nauset Light is located in Eastham, Massachusetts. It is best visited in late summer and early autumn. It is a popular destination for wedding photography also.
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Enjoy calming, serene views with an easy climb to the top of East Chop Lighthouse, open Sundays June through September for sunsets (fee applies). Group visits and private parties can be booked.
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A popular family beach, Mayo Beach is known for its calm waters and soft sandy beach. The beach is relaxing and features a nearby playground for children and several eateries within walking distance.