Guidebook for Barnstable
Food Scene
Such a great local coffee shop! Coffee, tea, breakfast sandwiches and pastries! One of our favorite stops on morning walks.
57 locals recommend
Nirvana Coffee Co
3206 Main StSuch a great local coffee shop! Coffee, tea, breakfast sandwiches and pastries! One of our favorite stops on morning walks.
Delicious meal, can't get any closer to the water than this! Watch the boats come in over the sunset, and walk home if you like!
40 locals recommend
Mattakeese Wharf Restaurant
273 MillwayDelicious meal, can't get any closer to the water than this! Watch the boats come in over the sunset, and walk home if you like!
Tired of seafood? Is that even possible?? Well when you're ready for some good old fashioned red meat, work up an appetite and head into Hyannis to the Brazilian Grill. Definitely be prepared to wait or make a reservation ahead during the summer. This place is worth it though! Pay by the head and have all you can eat meat served table-side on a giant skewer! There is also a self serving buffet with salads, vegetables,
680 Main St
680 Main StreetTired of seafood? Is that even possible?? Well when you're ready for some good old fashioned red meat, work up an appetite and head into Hyannis to the Brazilian Grill. Definitely be prepared to wait or make a reservation ahead during the summer. This place is worth it though! Pay by the head and have all you can eat meat served table-side on a giant skewer! There is also a self serving buffet with salads, vegetables,
Essentials
Good for those essentials you may have forgotten, like wine! Also good for sandwiches on the way to the beach, dry goods, produce and local goods.
24 locals recommend
Barnstable Market
3220 Main StGood for those essentials you may have forgotten, like wine! Also good for sandwiches on the way to the beach, dry goods, produce and local goods.
Entertainment & Activities
Check out Cape Cod Potato Chip factory! Take a free self guided tour and leave with some delicious chips!
37 locals recommend
Cape Cod Potato Chips
100 Breeds Hill RdCheck out Cape Cod Potato Chip factory! Take a free self guided tour and leave with some delicious chips!
Feel like checking out a Drive In! Take a ride out to Wellfleet, stop for dinner along the way and hit the drive in. Definitely a fun night out for families if you have the time to make the trip. Bring your own snacks or use the snack stand there.
https://www.wellfleetcinemas.com/drive-in-theatre/
51 US-6
51 U.S. 6Feel like checking out a Drive In! Take a ride out to Wellfleet, stop for dinner along the way and hit the drive in. Definitely a fun night out for families if you have the time to make the trip. Bring your own snacks or use the snack stand there.
https://www.wellfleetcinemas.com/drive-in-theatre/
Drinks & Nightlife
Just a two minute drive up the road to Cape Cod Beer! Sample beer, take a tour and play some cornhole! Check out their farmers market in the summer!
54 locals recommend
Cape Cod Beer
1336 Phinneys LnJust a two minute drive up the road to Cape Cod Beer! Sample beer, take a tour and play some cornhole! Check out their farmers market in the summer!
Shopping
Lots of local shops and restaurants on Main Street in Hyannis. Only a 10 minute drive from your accommodations.
26 locals recommend
Main Street
Main StreetLots of local shops and restaurants on Main Street in Hyannis. Only a 10 minute drive from your accommodations.
Stop and Shop is only about a five minute drive away. This location also has a pharmacy if needed.
425 Attucks Ln
425 Attucks LaneStop and Shop is only about a five minute drive away. This location also has a pharmacy if needed.
Sightseeing
Just a quick walk around the corner will bring you to the Coast Guard Heritage Museum. Also don't miss the nightly historical walking ghost tour that kicks off from the old wooden jail next door. Check out their website for more information, and don't forget to bring cash ($15 for adults, $8 for children 8-12, Free for children 8 and under). Definitely worthwhile for any history or ghost buff.
http://www.caiprs.com/Barnstable%20Tours.htm
3353 Main St
3353 Massachusetts 6AJust a quick walk around the corner will bring you to the Coast Guard Heritage Museum. Also don't miss the nightly historical walking ghost tour that kicks off from the old wooden jail next door. Check out their website for more information, and don't forget to bring cash ($15 for adults, $8 for children 8-12, Free for children 8 and under). Definitely worthwhile for any history or ghost buff.
http://www.caiprs.com/Barnstable%20Tours.htm
Arts & Culture
Check out the John F. Kennedy Museum on Main Street in Hyannis. Afterwards stroll up and down Main Street for food, drinks and plenty of shopping!
https://jfkhyannismuseum.org/
397 MA-28
397 Main StreetCheck out the John F. Kennedy Museum on Main Street in Hyannis. Afterwards stroll up and down Main Street for food, drinks and plenty of shopping!
https://jfkhyannismuseum.org/