- Our list of the best things to do in Barnstable, Massachusetts, features the top 376 nearby activities — including 192 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Barnstable, MA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Water Activities.
- The results below include the top 24 things to do within the city of Barnstable, MA , followed by 351 popular activities in nearby cities, including Hyannis, Oak Bluffs, Brewster, Wellfleet, Chatham, Dennis, Edgartown, Sandwich, Eastham, Orleans, Vineyard Haven, Harwich, Provincetown, Woods Hole, Mashpee, South Yarmouth, Truro, Harwich Port, Wareham, West Yarmouth, Plymouth and Dennis Port
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Maintained by the Chatham Historical Society, The Old Atwood House Museum is one of the finest repositories of traditional Cape Cod architecture and domestic furnishings. It is a must-see for visitors interested in architecture and interior design.
17.5 Miles
Gain a true appreciation of the arts at Addison Art Gallery. Local as well as established artists' works are on display for the enjoyment of the public. Open year round, shows change regularly.
17.5 Miles
American history is on display at French Transatlantic Cable Station Museum. Most notably, France's General Pershing communicated with the U.S. government through this cable station during World War I. Free guided tours are available.
17.5 Miles
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Lower College Pond Road, Plymouth, MA 02366
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Serving as the largest publicly owned recreation area in southeastern Massachusetts, the Myles Standish State Forest provides many outdoor activities. Guests can enjoy fishing, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding, picnicking, and cross country skiing in the winter.
17.6 Miles
Le Petite Day Spa is a local spa located in downtown Chatham which provides a wide range of quality services and treatments including a variety of massage therapies, manicures, pedicures, facials and more.
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3 River Rd, Orleans, MA
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The original meeting house of the Universalist Church of Orleans is now the Orleans Historical Society at The Meeting House Museum. The museum includes genealogical information, photos, artwork, deeds and other items pertaining to the history of the city.
17.6 Miles
Landscaped with waterfalls and fountains, Cape Escape Orleans Mini Golf offers an 18 hole miniature golf course with a sailing theme. Visitors can purchase food to feed the koi fish in the pond.
17.6 Miles
The Orleans Historical Society is a historical society that is in charge of taking care of the Meeting House Museum, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The society has a collection of deeds, diaries, and local artwork.
17.7 Miles
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
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.