Free & Cheap Things to Do in Barnstable, MA

  • 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.
  • 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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14.0 Miles
84% 43 votes
National & State Parks 494 Great Oak Rd, Mashpee, MA 2649 MoreLess Info
South Cape Beach State Park is a park populated by several coastal environments, such as sandy beach and salt marsh. Attractions and available activities include over-the-dune boardwalks, walking trails, boating, canoeing, hiking, hunting (with restrictions,) and swimming.
14.2 Miles
67% 3 votes
Beaches Forest Beach Road, Chatham, MA 02659 MoreLess Info
Located in South Chatham, Forest Beach is a family-oriented area that consists of a ¾ mile beach with white sands and calm, warm waters. The beach offers free access as well as parking.
14.3 Miles
100% 10 votes
History Museums 3341 Rte. 6A, Brewster, MA MoreLess Info
Paying homage to early life in the community, The Brewster Historical Society offers a memorable and diverse collection. It includes old photographs, documents, furniture, artwork and clothing from the late 1800's to early 1900's.
14.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
National & State Parks South Cape Beach State Park, Mashpee, MA 2649 MoreLess Info
South Cape Beach is a white sand beach stretching for over a mile. The beach is populated by sand dunes, salt marsh, oak and pine woodland, and kettle ponds. Available activities include canoeing, swimming, fishing, hiking, and hunting (with restrictions.)
14.7 Miles
100% 9 votes
Paddleboarding 1150 Queen Anne Road, Harwich, MA MoreLess Info
Specializing in stand up paddle board rentals, Adventure Chatham offers visitors lessons on how to paddle through rivers and lakes. It also organizes sunset sight-seeing tours where visitors can paddle board with glow sticks.
14.8 Miles
96% 27 votes
Historic Homes 163 Crosby Ln, Brewster, MA MoreLess Info
The Crosby Mansion takes visitors back in time to a period of elegance and sophistication. The mansion has views of the Cape Cod Bay from its 60 foot viewing tower, and has features such as marble sinks and floors in the bathrooms, 15 fireplaces, and many other luxuries.
14.8 Miles
93% 216 votes
National & State Parks Rte 6A, Brewster, MA 02631 MoreLess Info
Beautiful Nickerson State Park is located in Brewster, Massachusetts. This large, scenic space offers lush greenery, well-maintained trails, picnic spots and campsites. Campsites must be reserved and paid for in advance.
15.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Beaches 275-281 Cockle Cove Road, Chatham, MA 2659 MoreLess Info
Cockle Cove Beach is a town-managed beach with a lifeguard on duty, bathroom facilities and a required parking pass. The family-friendly beach also makes a good launching point for windsurfers and kayakers.
15.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Paintball 1 MacArthur Blvd, Sandwich, MA 2644 MoreLess Info
Featuring both air soft and paintball, Cape Cod Paintball is the top choice for team development, military style games, and strategic fun. There are many options for advanced players or players who come self-equipped to maintain price flexibility.
15.8 Miles
97% 32 votes
Landmarks Town Cove Park, Orleans, MA MoreLess Info
Jonathan Young Windmill is a historical must-see on the way to Nauset Beach. A rarity, the windmill still has all of its early parts and machinery intact. Open to the public July and August.
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