- The list below includes 285 free or cheap things to do in or near Barnstable, Massachusetts, including 87 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Fishing, Comedy Clubs and Art Museum.
- From Sturgis Library to Kalmus Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Barnstable and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Oak Bluffs, Hyannis, Dennis and Eastham.
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Built in 1644, the Sturgis Library is a historic public library known as being one of the oldest libraries in the country. The library contains a number of books and other documents that tell about the local history.
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A particularly long beach noted for the quality of windsurfing it offers, Kalmus Beach is divided into swimming and wind surfing areas. The beach features a beach house with refreshments, showers, and restrooms.
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Centered around a barrier beach, the Sandy Neck Beach Park features 4,700 acres of maritime forest, marshes, and dunes. Popular activities at the beach include fishing, shellfishing, horseback riding, bonfires, camping, and general relaxation.
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Veteran's Beach is a quiet public beach popular during the warmer months of the year. When visiting, guests commonly enjoy having picnics, running around in the sand, or spending time relaxing by the seaside.
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Craigville Beach is a pubic saltwater beach that features public restrooms, a boardwalk, showers, food and beverages, and swimming lessons. The beach also has umbrella and chair rentals available.
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Situated on a peninsula, Dowses Beach offers visitors an wide expanse of white sand to enjoy the ocean views from. Visitors can spend a day lounging in the sun, swimming, and fishing in the ocean.
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345 Bone Hill Road, Barnstable, MA 02637
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Barnstable's Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary is an important conservation initiative based in Massachusetts. This waterfront sanctuary welcomes visitors and school groups, and is particularly popular among birding enthusiasts. It is most famous for its osprey population.
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A prime example of classic Greek Revival architecture, the Barnstable Superior Courthouse is a historic two story building that dates back to 1831. The courthouse was designed by architect Andrew Parris.
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3074 Main Street, Barnstable, MA 2630
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Thought to be haunted, Barnstable Historical Society - Daniel Davis House is open to the public and aims to preserve the history of the region. The house features artifacts like 19th century clothing and furniture pieces.
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3353 Main Street (6A), Barnstable, MA 02630
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Fans of the paranormal love the Barnstable Village's Ghost Hunter's Tour. Each tour is guided by experienced historians and passes through the most haunted and spooky parts of Barbstable Village.