- 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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Visitors can enjoy a stretch of beach with tall sand dunes and rough waters at White Crest Beach. The beach is good for surfing and hang gliding and it offers a concession stand and lifeguards.
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Consisting of 3 miles of shoreline, Plymouth Long Beach offers visitors panoramic views of the ocean and the surrounding peninsula. Visitors can walk on the coast or look for fish caught in the rocky tide pools.
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Also known as Bend-in-the-road beach, Joseph Sylvia State Beach stretches for two miles and is much visited by tourists and locals owing to its low dunes, mild waves and a large number of sea-shells along the shore.
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Plimoth Plantation is a living museum which features the original settlement of English Colonists at Plymouth during 17th-century. The replica of 17th-century English village houses numerous historic artifacts and interpreters dressed in period costume who play out the daily-to-day activities of the early Colon…
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Originally created to prevent the extinction of the heath hen, the Manuel F. Correllus State Forest is a unique woodland and shrubland area containing 5,343 acres and 14 miles of bike paths for hiking and cycling and horseback riding.
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The Joseph Sylvia State Beach is a public beach that promotes activities such as swimming, kite surfing, kayaking, snorkeling, beach walking, and sandcastle building. The beach also has free parking,
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A two-screen movie theater, Plimoth Cinema specializes in first-run foreign and independent movies. The theater offers digital projection and sound, adult beverages and a concession area with popcorn, candy and soft drinks.
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At Head of the Meadow, visitors can walk along the miles of sandy beaches and dunes. During the summer, the city provides lifeguards for visitors wishing to swim in the ocean.
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The ocean-side Longnook Beach is one of eleven beaches in the town of Truro. This beach is dog-friendly and may allow for beach fires with a simple permit from the city office. High dunes and good surf for body surfing.
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For a quiet ocean experience, Lighthouse Beach is a secluded area with lots of adventure. Within just a short walking distance is a trail that offers scenic views, leading up to the trademark lighthouse. Visitors enjoy views from the top.