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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22.7 Miles
83% 6 votes
Aquariums 21 Luscombe Avenue, Woods Hole, MA 02543 MoreLess Info
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.
22.7 Miles
100% 28 votes
Pond Wellfleet, MA MoreLess Info
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.
22.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 76 Main Street, Vineyard Haven, MA 2568 MoreLess Info
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.
22.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 68 Water Street, Woods Hole, MA 2543 MoreLess Info
Visitors can view a variety of fine crafts and artwork handcrafted by local artists at Woods Hole Handworks. The gallery features stained glass, ceramics, photographs, paintings, jewelry, and home decor.
22.8 Miles
83% 389 votes
Aquariums 166 Water St., Woods Hole, MA MoreLess Info
Established in 1885, the Woods Hole Aquarium is the oldest marine aquarium in the country and features a variety of marine animals from the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic waters as well as informative exhibits about marine environment and species.
22.8 Miles
100% 22 votes
Aquariums 166 Water Street, Woods Hole, MA 02543 MoreLess Info
A public aquarium, Woods Hole Science Aquarium has 140 different species of aquatic animals on display, all from the northeast and middle Atlantic. The aquarium also hosts educational programs for students of different levels.
23.1 Miles
75% 4 votes
Beaches Martha's Vineyard, Herring Creek Road, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568 MoreLess Info
Situated between two bodies of water, Lake Tashmoo Town Beach provides visitors with dual views of the ocean waters of Vineyard Sound and the lake. On the lake side, visitors can swim in the beach and explore the sand bar.
23.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Forests Barnes Road, Oak Bluffs, MA 2557 MoreLess Info
Located in the center of Martha's Vineyard, Manuel Correllus State Forest is filled with paths for bicycles, horseback riders, and hikers. The forest contains a mix of oaks and pine trees; and even has some arrowheads in the area.
23.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Movie Theaters 54 Spring Street, Vineyard Haven, MA 2568 MoreLess Info
With a variety of festivals and special events going on at any given time, Martha's Vineyard Film Society is a non-profit theater that plays independent films. They have a monthly screening of curated films compiled by New York film critics.
23.3 Miles
92% 12 votes
Beaches Cape Cod, Wellfleet, MA 02667 MoreLess Info
Cahoon Hollow Beach is a white sand beach. Visitors will find large sand dunes on one side of the beach. Attractions include swimming (lifeguards on duty,) surfing, and beach volleyball. A seaside restaurant is within walking distance of the beach.
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