- 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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Families with small children love Corporation Breach, a sheltered expanse of sand and warm tidal pools that are perfect for splashing, wading and other fun activities. Access to the breach is free, but parking is moderately expensive.
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Built in 1641, the Wing Fort House was the home of Stephen Wing, an early settler of Sandwich. Maintained by the Wing Family of America, the house is open to the public.
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Pine and Grove Streets, Sandwich, MA 02563
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Earlier known as the Heritage Plantation of Sandwich, Heritage Museums & Gardens today comprises of a public garden which features a collection of rhododendrons and daylilies as well as a museum with its three galleries showcasing a collection of vintage automobiles and American folk art.
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Children enjoy many pirate-based activities while aboard the ship at Pirate Adventures Hyannis, including face painting, tattoos and dressing up, firing water cannons and finding treasure. The experience lasts about 90 minutes.
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Operating since 1951, Harwich Junior Theater is a community favorite for teaching children about performing arts. Shows include children' favorites such as Aladdin, The Music Man, and The Stinky Cheese Man.
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Take a relaxing stroll through Lowell Holly, a unique peninsula known for its embellishment of American holly. Two freshwater ponds, both stocked with fish, provide a calming ambience. The beach area is a great place for a swim.
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Heritage Theaters is a movie theater that features stadium seating, Dolby Digital Sound, DTS Digital Sound, and Dolby Surround Sound. The theater has a concessions stand that offers refreshments and freshly popped popcorn.
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Featuring views of the ocean, Drummer Boy Park features 18th century shops, windmills, and homes situated on 16 acres. The park also has more modern amenities, like a playground and picnic area.
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Cape Cod Museum of Natural History features a range of collection-based and live marine exhibits accompanied with off-site nature trips through the nearby forest and marshes and many other interactive and educational programs for all age groups.
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Visitors to the Stony Brook Grist Mill & Museum are welcome every Saturday. The bottom floor is occupied by a large corn mill, and visitors may purchase sacks of it at low prices. The second floor of the mill is now a museum.