- 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 site of historical interest in Dartmouth, Round Hill is the location of renowned millionaire Edward Howland Robinson Green. The mansion is particularly large and palatial, and is located near a beach.
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Cornell Farm offers several hiking trails that extend westward from the farmstead through a pine and oak forest to the marshlands at the head of Little River. The farmland was passed down through 5 generations of the Cornell family.
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Gay Head Light is a historic lighthouse which dates back to 1799 and offers sweeping views of the nearby shoreline and the ocean.
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Visitors can see a variety of animals at Alderbrook Farm, from oxes to pigs to horses. The farm has its own store that sells fresh produce and eggs from its chickens.
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Scenic Demarest Lloyd State Park is a 1800-foot, salt-water beach. The calm surf in this area is safe for families with children and allows visitors to observe ospreys, terns, hawks and egrets.
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Spanning 56 acres, the Fourth Cliff Recreation Area sits atop a seaside cliff at the tip of a peninsula. The area offers stunning views of the sea and shore, and offers camping opportunities as well as lodging.
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Slocum's River Reserve is a river reserve protecting more than 3,000 feet along Slocum's river. The preserve is populated by woodlands, agricultural fields, and pastures. Visitors can expect to find 2 miles of scenic walking trails.
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Adjacent to the North River, Widow's Walk Golf Course provides golfers with distant views of the Atlantic Ocean. Golfers of all abilities are invited to book a tee time at this 18-hole, par-72 course.
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The 1732 residence of Captain Benjamin James is now the site of the Maritime and Mossing Museum. There are currently six growing exhibits that cover local history and famous area shipwrecks, and each has its own descriptive videos.
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With half a mile of shoreline available, Peggotty Beach offers visitors a beach to catch the waves and go swimming in. Visitors often bring blankets for picnics and lounge chairs for sunbathing.