- 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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15 School Street, Woods Hole, MA 02543
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The WHOI Exhibit Center & Gift Shop is filled with videos and exhibits that highlight the research of ocean scientists. The center also hosts guest lectures where visitors can learn about various topics in ocean science.
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With subjects like the ocean and sea life, Local Colors Gallery displays a variety of watercolor paintings for visitors to view. Visitors can purchase prints of collages in the form of postcards or posters.
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Dedicated to the art of building, repairing, and sailing wooden boats, Gannon & Benjamin Marine Railway is the place for nautical connoisseurs to buy these unique and custom crafted items.
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Affiliated with the University of Chicago, the Marine Biological Laboratory is an international facility dedicated to education and research in biology, ecology and biomedicine. Guided tours of the premises are available.
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OceanQuest is a local company which offers a variety of cruises on Cape Cod including educational trips, fishing trips and historic tours.
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1 Railroad Ave, Woods Hole, MA
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Travel with ease to Martha's Vineyard from Woods Hole via The Steamship Authority - Martha's Vineyard. Take the ferry on this seven-mile, 45-minute trip. Two ports of arrival include Vineyard Haven and Oak Bluffs.
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South of Pamet Harbor, Fisher Beach is located along the bayfront. Lifeguards are not available at this particular beach at any time, but the sandy setting is pleasant for general lounging, walking, or escorting dogs on leashes.
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21 Luscombe Avenue, Woods Hole, MA 02543
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Visitors can enjoy a variety of interactive exhibits and view marine wildlife at Buzzards Bay Discovery Center. The center features a touch tank with sea stars, whelks, bay scallops, and hermit crabs.
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Close to Cahoon Hollow, Great Pond features mostly clear freshwater recreation and swimming. There is a small strip of sand that forms a beach that gets shade from numerous pine trees.
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Located on the beautiful Martha's Vineyard, the Shaw Cramer Gallery gives visitors a quiet and relaxing place to enjoy the local artistry. The gallery is home to a curated collection of contemporary works and sculptured pieces.