- Our list of the best things to do in Barnstable, Massachusetts, features the top 376 nearby activities — including 192 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Barnstable, MA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Water Activities.
- The results below include the top 24 things to do within the city of Barnstable, MA , followed by 351 popular activities in nearby cities, including Hyannis, Oak Bluffs, Brewster, Wellfleet, Chatham, Dennis, Edgartown, Sandwich, Eastham, Orleans, Vineyard Haven, Harwich, Provincetown, Woods Hole, Mashpee, South Yarmouth, Truro, Harwich Port, Wareham, West Yarmouth, Plymouth and Dennis Port
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Visitors can view a variety of fine crafts and artwork handcrafted by local artists at Woods Hole Handworks. The gallery features stained glass, ceramics, photographs, paintings, jewelry, and home decor.
22.7 Miles
Founded in 1974, Woods Hole Theater Co Reservations is a theater company that strives to put on high quality productions for the local community. The organization is non-profit and hosts numerous shows throughout the year.
22.8 Miles
Established in 1885, the Woods Hole Aquarium is the oldest marine aquarium in the country and features a variety of marine animals from the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic waters as well as informative exhibits about marine environment and species.
22.8 Miles
A public aquarium, Woods Hole Science Aquarium has 140 different species of aquatic animals on display, all from the northeast and middle Atlantic. The aquarium also hosts educational programs for students of different levels.
22.9 Miles
Pack the clubs for a day at Farm Neck Golf Club. This semi-private club is open to the public from April through December for golf, tennis and dining. The 18-hole course offers seaside views. Tennis lessons and clinics are available.
22.9 Miles
With half day and sunset tours available, Sail on Ishmael offers visitors a scenic ride on a 1929 Eastward schooner yacht. The captain takes visitors to local destinations like Quicks Hole.
22.9 Miles
At Kaleidoscope of Dance & Gymnastics, visitors can enroll their children in karate, gymnastics, and dance programs. The gym also offers birthday packages that include a gymnastics session with an instructor.
23.0 Miles
75%
24 votes
The Black Dog Wharf, 20 Beach Street Ext., Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
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The Black Dog Tall Ships Day Tours provides visitors with an interactive sailing experience where they can aid in sailing the ship. The tour consists of a day trip through Black Dog Wharf to view Martha's Vineyard.
23.1 Miles
Live theatrical productions are put on year round at The Vineyard Playhouse, located in the heart of Vineyard Haven Harbor Cultural District. Children's theater is offered, plus a summer theater arts camp.
23.1 Miles
85%
13 votes
24 Beach Rd., Vineyard Haven, MA
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Both a tourist destination in itself and a hub for visitor information, the Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce features a knowledgeable and helpful staff who can guide tourists to various attractions. They offer comprehensive guides to shopping, dining, and entertainment.