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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15.9 Miles
89% 37 votes
National & State Parks Rt 3A Plymouth, Plymouth, MA MoreLess Info
A coastal state park featuring an 18th century farm, Ellisville Harbor State Park offers a variety of natural scenery. In addition to beachfront, visitors can see peat bog, forests, and meadows.
16.0 Miles
93% 96 votes
Beaches West Chatham, Chatham, MA MoreLess Info
Harding's Beach has warm calm water for swimming guarded by three lifeguard stations, and swimmers can use the bathhouse. The beach has good views of area attractions, and encourages visitors to build sand castles, play Frisbee or beach bocce.
16.1 Miles
94% 295 votes
Beaches Skaket Beach Street, Orleans, MA MoreLess Info
Orleans' Skaket Beach is a sheltered strip of sand and surf. Due to its slightly sheltered location, the beach often has warmer water than others in the region. Its waters are also calm, making this beach ideal for families with small children.
16.5 Miles
85% 60 votes
Bowling 191 Route 6A, Orleans, MA MoreLess Info
Bowling, dining and a full bar are offered at Orleans Bowling Center. Guests can select from a barbeque menu and 16 available beers on tap. Arcade games are also part of the fun.
16.6 Miles
96% 51 votes
Religious Buildings 5 Bay View Drive, Orleans, MA 02653 MoreLess Info
Church of the Transfiguration belongs to a local Benedictine monastic community called Community of Jesus. The church features 4th-century architecture decorated with numerous handcrafted frescos, mosaics and sculptures made of bronze, glass and stone.
16.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Fishing Rock Harbor, Orleans, MA 02653 MoreLess Info
Located on the scenic Cape Cod Bay, Rockin Robin Fishing Charters is a business offering guided fishing trips to their customers. Visitors commonly enjoy catching the striped bass varieties while spending their day on the water.
16.8 Miles
94% 31 votes
Food Shops Rock Harbor Road, Orleans, MA 02653 MoreLess Info
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.
17.2 Miles
100% 85 votes
Kayaking Orleans, MA MoreLess Info
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
74% 31 votes
Flea Markets Route 28 (Intersection of Crowell Road), Chatham, MA 02637 MoreLess Info
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.
17.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Specialty Museums 41 S Orleans Road, Orleans, MA 02653 MoreLess Info
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.
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