- 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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Orleans, Massachusetts is home to the Academy of Performing Arts. This prestigious arts institution is dedicated to dance, visual arts, musicals, straight plays, opera and other forms of artistic expression.
16.8 Miles
Seafood is the name of the game at Young's Fish Market in Orleans, Massachusetts. The market carries only the freshest local fish and is particularly revered for its large lobsters.
17.0 Miles
Organizing family friendly fishing excursions, Rock Harbor Charter Boat Service takes visitors to Cape Cod Bay with USCG certified captains. During the trip, visitors have the opportunity to catch tuna, striped bass, and more.
17.2 Miles
Cape Kayaking offers a variety of guided kayak tours of the scenic water trails at Cape Cod's National Seashore which comprises of tidal rivers and bays and is rich in vegetation and marine life.
17.2 Miles
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Route 28 (Intersection of Crowell Road), Chatham, MA 02637
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Chatham Village Market is a full service grocery store that is open year round and features many locally grown and produced items. The store features meat, produce, dairy products, bakery, beer, wine, and floral department.
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41 S Orleans Road, Orleans, MA 02653
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The French Cable Station Museum In Orleans preserves the history of the direct undersea telegraphic cable 'Le Direct' between Orleans and Brest. A free visit includes superintendent's office, testing, repair, and cable rooms as they were in 1858.
17.3 Miles
Founded in September 2011, the Arconti American Museum boasts a vast collection of art. Enjoy items including historical relics, fine art, and many cultural artifacts that tell a story of local history.
17.3 Miles
Chatham's Monomoy Theatre is a moderately-sized professional theater in Massachusetts. It is most reknowned for its musicals, but also produces a handful of straight plays every season. Tickets are available online and at the box office.
17.3 Miles
A calm beach with warm waters, First Encounter Beach offers tide pools to explore at low tide, and warm, gentle waters at high tide ideal for swimming. The beach offers scenic views, and has a bath house.
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Yak Arts International is an eclectic shop located in Orleans. The shop features hand-crafted pieces from local artisans including one-of-a-kind jewelry, home goods, art pieces, sculptures, decorative items and more.