Things to Do with Kids in Barnstable, MA

  • 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.
  • 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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24.2 Miles
92% 653 votes
Beaches Provincetown, MA MoreLess Info
Herring Cove Beach is known for its gentle surfs and numerous sand dunes which allow for many outdoor acitivities such as swimming, picnics, dune hiking and more. Occasionally, visitors can also catch glimpses of marine life around them.
24.2 Miles
76% 34 votes
Golf Lighthouse Road, Truro, MA MoreLess Info
Highland Links is the oldest operating golf course on Cape Cod dating back to 1892. It is a Scottish links course featuring open fairways, natural roughs and sweeping views of the nearby ocean.
24.2 Miles
98% 96 votes
Historic Sites Provincetown, MA MoreLess Info
First established in 1826, visitors can reach the lighthouse at Long Point by ferry or through a strenuous hike. The beach near the lighthouse offers swimming and beach combing activities.
24.2 Miles
91% 11 votes
History Museums 6 Lighthouse Rd., Truro, MA 02652 MoreLess Info
Celebrating and paying homage to the community, Truro Historical Museum offers a diverse collection of artifacts and memorabilia from the early years. During the summer, the museum further provides special programs geared toward children.
24.2 Miles
91% 11 votes
History Museums Cooke and School Sts., Edgartown, MA MoreLess Info
Located in Edgartown, Massachusetts, the Martha's Vineyard Museum focuses on preserving the history of the Marth's Vineyard area. Paintings, historic books and 3-dimensional objects are among the items that are included in the museum's displays.
24.2 Miles
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Parks Upper Main St, Martha's Vineyard, Edgartown, MA 2539 MoreLess Info
Cannonball Park is a memorial park featuring a memorial dedicated to 70 soldiers who lost their lives in the Civil War. The memorial is comprised of stacks of cannonballs set in stone and an obelisk engraved with the soldier's names.
24.3 Miles
78% 37 votes
Specialty Museums 59 School St, Edgartown, MA 02539 MoreLess Info
Located in a quaint, historic 18th-century home, the Martha's Vineyard Museum features exhibits that capture the cultural history of the island. Displays include clothing, furniture, and exhibits on whaling and the nearby lighthouse.
24.3 Miles
33% 9 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 8 Natalie Way, Plymouth, MA 02360 MoreLess Info
An indoor/outdoor sports complex, Jungleplex maintains 60 000 square feet of playing space for activities including soccer, martial arts, field hockey and baseball, and also includes an arcade and cafe on the premises.
24.4 Miles
91% 44 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Vineyard Haven Rd, Vineyard Haven, MA 2568 MoreLess Info
Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary contains a varied terrain of meadows, salt marshes, woodlands with a number of multi-purpose walking trails. Visitors can also enjoy kayaking at the Sengekontacket Pond.
24.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Gardens 250 Route 6, Truro, MA MoreLess Info
Built in 1977, bayberry gardens is a nursery that features a pond that is stocked with koi, shubunkins, comets, and various water plants. The nursery also sells Christmas trees, organic seeds, and gardening supplies.
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