- 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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Wine connoisseurs will have a hay day at Coastal Vineyard where they can see wine in the making in wood barrels or steel tanks. Wine releases take place in the exclusive wine tasting room and tours of the vineyard are given year round.
37.4 Miles
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.
37.8 Miles
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.
38.0 Miles
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.
38.1 Miles
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.
39.8 Miles
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.
40.1 Miles
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.
40.1 Miles
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.
40.1 Miles
Scituate's Maritime & Irish Mossing Museum is located in what was once the home of Captain Benjamin James, a building that dates back to 1739. The museum hosts six evolving exhibits, each with narration.
40.2 Miles
Hold Fast Fishing Charters offers guided fishing trips aboard the Hold Fast, a 25 foot Parker with a sport cabin. The trips are lead by Captain Mike Herb and targeted fish include striped bass, sharks, bluefish, and flounder.