- TripBuzz found 317 things to do with kids in or near Barnstable, Massachusetts, including 296 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hyannis, Oak Bluffs, Brewster and Wellfleet.
- From Hyannis Whale Watchers to Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises, the Barnstable area offers 93 different types of family activities, including: Beaches, Boat Tours, Whale Watching Tours and Fishing.
- Located 70 miles south of Boston, Barnstable is a city with a population of over 45,000. While the municipality was first settled and incorporated as a town in 1638 and 1639, respectively, it did not officially become a city until 1989 and is thus popular known as 'the Town of Barnstable.' Former US Presidents Ulysses S. Grant and Grover Cleveland used to spend time in Barnstable.
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Route 6 north toward Provincetown, Provincetown, MA
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A favorite of bicyclists, Cape Cod Provincelands Trail is 5.25 mile loop with available trail extensions providing an additional two miles. Visitors will see marshland, saltwater kettle ponds and shore views. Route maps are available at the entrance.
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Named after a famous pirate ship, Whydah Museum offers an inside look at the only pirate treasure ever discovered. Visitors can learn about the history of pirates at the exhibit and visit a gift shop with pirate related paraphernalia.
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Sightings of the world's largest mammals are guaranteed through Provincetown Whale Watch. The small fleet of boats take guests along the Stellwagen Bank to view humpback whales, pilot whales, seals, and dolphins.
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Waters Edge Cinema is a multi-screen theatre that shows first run movies. Amenities include state of the art HD Digital video and sound; a 2nd multipurpose screening room to offer first run animation, documentary, foreign language and short films.
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Commercial Street is Provincetown's shopping hub being home to a variety of shops, quality dining restuarants, cafes, art galleries and more.
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MacMillan Wharf is a local transportation hub being a popular boarding and deboarding point for ferries carrying passengers to/from Boston and to a variety of sea excursions.
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High Pole Hill Road, Provincetown, MA 02657
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The Pilgrim Monument in Provincetown is the largest granite structure in the country which was erected during early 20th-century in memory of the Pilgrim settlers. At the base of the monument is the Provincetown Museum wich features a variety of artifacts about local history.
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The Provincetown Library is a public library which houses an extensive collection of books and resources for education and research. The central attraction of the library is the scale replica of a sailing ship on the second floor.
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Visitors are welcome at Morning Glory Farm in Edgartown, Massachusetts in the spring, summer and early fall. This working produce farm operates a farm stand, offers tours and is a popular place to visit with children.
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A part of the Cape Cod National Seashore on the side which overlooks the Atlantic ocean, Race Point Beach is a vast stretch of golden sand that is famous for the intense rip tides and surfing opportunities.