- 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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A two-screen movie theater, Plimoth Cinema specializes in first-run foreign and independent movies. The theater offers digital projection and sound, adult beverages and a concession area with popcorn, candy and soft drinks.
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At Head of the Meadow, visitors can walk along the miles of sandy beaches and dunes. During the summer, the city provides lifeguards for visitors wishing to swim in the ocean.
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The ocean-side Longnook Beach is one of eleven beaches in the town of Truro. This beach is dog-friendly and may allow for beach fires with a simple permit from the city office. High dunes and good surf for body surfing.
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For a quiet ocean experience, Lighthouse Beach is a secluded area with lots of adventure. Within just a short walking distance is a trail that offers scenic views, leading up to the trademark lighthouse. Visitors enjoy views from the top.
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Mytoi is a Japanese garden built around a small pond with a little island in the center that is accessible via an arched wooden bridge. The garden itself comprises of numerous walking paths which pass through a rock garden, birch groves and a rustic shelter which offers sightseeing and meditation.
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Island Cove Miniature Golf is the only outdoor recreation center present in Martha's Vineyards. It is a water-themed course featuring a number of waterfalls, streams and ponds.
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Enjoy views of the Provincetown shore while getting some exercise with a walk along Provincetown Causeway. This roughly one-mile stretch begins near a park that commemorates the Pilgrim's first landing, and trekkers are better able to see lighthouses not reachable by car.
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The charming Edgartown Lighthouse sits in Edgartown, Massachusetts. It is one of the largest and most popular lighthouses in the Cape Cod area. Visitors are welcome between May and October.
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The municipal library of Edgartown, Massachusetts is called the Edgartown Public Library. It has large collections of books, periodicals and audio/visual content. The library also hosts a variety of services and programs for all ages.
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The name Chappaquiddick is derived from a Native Indian word which means 'separated island' and refers to the the 300-yard wide channel that separates this island from a larger one in the east. This isolated island houses multiple hiking trails and a Japanese garden.