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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17.7 Miles
93% 30 votes
Specialty Museums 153 Depot Rd, Chatham, MA MoreLess Info
Located by the wonderfully restored old train depot, the Chatham Railroad Museum is a museum honoring trains and their history. Enjoy locomotive models, a restored wood caboose that can be boarded and explored, and digital demonstrations of rail history.
17.8 Miles
98% 80 votes
Specialty Shops 484 Main Street, Chatham, MA MoreLess Info
In business since 1955, Chatham Candy Manor is a local specialty shop which specializes in chocolate, offering more than 100 different varities of home-made chocolates, creams, caramels and truffles.
17.9 Miles
96% 185 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Chatham, MA MoreLess Info
Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge is a federal wildlife refuge which provides a habitat to migratory birds for resting, feeding and nesting. There are a number of hiking trails in and around the refuge which offer bird watching, hiking and sightseeing.
18.0 Miles
91% 521 votes
Restaurants Barcliff Avenue, Chatham, MA MoreLess Info
Chatham, Massachusetts is home to the Chatham Pier & Fish Market. The market sells some of the freshest seafood in the world. Customers may purchase raw fish, shellfish and a bevy of sushi and other prepared foods.
18.0 Miles
94% 269 votes
Beaches Shore Road, Chatham, MA 2633 MoreLess Info
Chatham Lighthouse Beach is a natural beach where seals play in the surf and the lighthouse rises majestically from the sand. Walking, biking and amazing views are commonplace on this expansive area of sand.
18.2 Miles
85% 443 votes
Lighthouses Main St, Chatham, MA, Chatham, MA MoreLess Info
Chatham Lighthouse, formerly known as Twin Lights, is built on the 'elbow' of Cape Cod and offers scenic views of the Breakthrough in North Beach. Presently, it serves as the Chatham Coast Guard Station and offers guided tours of the premises.
18.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Beaches Thumpertown Road, Eastham, MA 2642 MoreLess Info
Accessible by a narrow wooden stairway, Thumpertown Beach provides visitors with panoramic views of Cape Cod Bay. The beach has lifeguards, a swim area, showers, picnic tables, campgrounds, and other amenities.
18.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Beaches 435 Shurtleff Road, Eastham, MA 2642 MoreLess Info
Campground Beach is popular with families that have young children as the beach is small and the waves tend to be calm. The limited amount of sand allows visitors to lounge close to the water.
18.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Music Venue 3065 Cranberry Hwy, Route 6/28, Wareham, MA 2538 MoreLess Info
A range of music, comedy and theatrical performances are offered at Buzzards Play Productions. In addition to stage productions and musical acts, the theater features open mic nights, open auditions and educational workshops.
18.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Kayaking Onset Beach, 184 Onset Avenue, Wareham, MA 2538 MoreLess Info
The Nemasket Kayak Center is a tour company that offers guided tours, rentals, and lessons. The company hosts tours on the Agawam River, which is home to Osprey, Swans, Ducks, and Turtles.
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