Bramblewood Retreat
Sightseeing
We have seen whales every time we’ve gone out. So fun.
118 locals recommend
Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises
269 MillwayWe have seen whales every time we’ve gone out. So fun.
Barnstable Harbor Ecotours
243 MillwayA pontoon boat tour of the harbor. We enjoy it.
Whydah Pirate Museum
674 MA-28Fun for the kids and adults alike.
Visit the oldest library in the US and view the original copy of Moby Dick. It’s a delight.
Sturgis Library Barnstable
3090 Main StVisit the oldest library in the US and view the original copy of Moby Dick. It’s a delight.
A fun rainy day trip. This museum is small, but worth the trip.
69 locals recommend
Woods Hole Science Aquarium
166 Water StA fun rainy day trip. This museum is small, but worth the trip.
Edward Gorey House
8 Strawberry LnAre you a fan? Visit his house in Yarmouth.
JFK Museum, Hyannis
Tour the harbor as a pirate! Fun for kids and grownups alike.
19 locals recommend
Pirate Adventures Hyannis
180 Ocean StTour the harbor as a pirate! Fun for kids and grownups alike.
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
728 Main StBecause you have to play mini golf at the beach!
Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot
252 Main StA fun trip on the cape.
Bike Trails Cape Cod National Seashore
Province Lands RoadMiles to ride. Great views.
Food scene
We enjoy at least one meal while staying in Barnstable. The soft serve ice cream is delicious as well. You can also pick up lobster or fresh seafood to take home and prepare yourself.
23 locals recommend
Osterville Fish Too
275 MillwayWe enjoy at least one meal while staying in Barnstable. The soft serve ice cream is delicious as well. You can also pick up lobster or fresh seafood to take home and prepare yourself.
A must visit food stop. We love to go day or night. There’s always a line and they only take cash. They have a great raw bar, an amazing view and we recommend you byob.
167 locals recommend
Sesuit Harbor Cafe
357 Sesuit Neck RdA must visit food stop. We love to go day or night. There’s always a line and they only take cash. They have a great raw bar, an amazing view and we recommend you byob.
In addition to being a great first night stop for essential groceries, they have great pizza and deli counter.
24 locals recommend
Barnstable Market
3220 Main StIn addition to being a great first night stop for essential groceries, they have great pizza and deli counter.
Ember Coal Fire Pizza
600 MA-28Delicious pizza and a great patio.
Great sunset views, big menu with something for everyone.
40 locals recommend
Mattakeese Wharf Restaurant
273 MillwayGreat sunset views, big menu with something for everyone.
Dolphin Restaurant
3250 Main StClassic seafood. A more upscale place to dine.
Spoon and Seed
12 Thornton DrCasual, fresh local and organic foods.
Get the wild Blueberry pie! Or get one of everything! Call ahead to place your order in-season.
25 locals recommend
Marion's Pie Shop
2022 Main StGet the wild Blueberry pie! Or get one of everything! Call ahead to place your order in-season.
Nirvana Coffee Co
3206 Main StA short walk or drive to great lattes, espresso and more.
Ice Cream
Some of the best ice cream in the cape. We do try a new place every year.
Schoolhouse Ice Cream
749 MA-28Smitty's Homemade Ice Cream
326 E Falmouth HwySmall town charm, classic flavors.
Captain Frosty's
219 Main StIn addition to the great food, the soft serve is a win!
Four Seas Ice Cream
360 S Main StOne of the best ice cream shops in the Cape.
Beaches
Craigville Beach
Craigville Beach RdCovered by our seasonal beach pass.
Covell's Beach
859 Craigville Beach RdCovered by the
Dowses Beach
Covered by the beach pass
Kalmus Beach Snack Bar
670 Ocean StCovered by the beach pass
Millway Beach
399 MillwayCovered by the pass
Sandy Neck Beach
Covered by the beach pass
Rope's Beach
Covered by the pass
Loop Beach
Covered by the pass
Lovells Pond
Covered by the beach pass
Hathaway's Pond
Covered by the pass
Veterans Park Beach
Ocean StCovered by the pass
Keyes Memorial Beach
108 Ocean AveCovered by the pass
Joshua Pond Beach
300 WayCovered by the pass
Hamblin Pond
Covered by the beach pass