Barnstable (Hyannis)
- The town of Barnstable consists of the following villages - Barnstable,
West Barnstable, Martson Mills, Cotuit, Osterville, Centerville, Hyannis, Hyannisport,
Craigville, Cummaquid and Santuit.
- Hyannis is the largest "village" on Cape Cod.
- More visitors come to Hyannis every year than to any other Cape Cod village.
- Barnstables central location in the heart of Cape Cod, with easy access to
activities both east and west, make it the Capes commercial and transportation center.
- Barnstable has shoreline on both its north and south coasts, open to Cape Cod Bay and
Nantucket Sound respectively.
- Pilgrims visited Hyannis in 1620, but decided to seek out a safer haven elsewhere.
- Hyannis is named after the Indian Sachem Iyanno.
- The railroads first reached Hyannis in 1854, marking the starting point of extensive
development and growth.
- Hyannis became a summer vacation destination for city dwellers in the mid to late 1800's.
- Colonial Candle, the largest candle factory in the world can be found in Barnstable.
- Route 6A, also known as 'Old King's Highway' offers a scenic ride with views of cranberry bogs, salt marshes and
sea captains' homes.
- Hyannis may be most famous for its long time relationship with the Kennedy family, and its status
as the 'summer White House' during JFK's presidency. Two other presidents were known to visit Hyannis
long before John F. Kennedy, they were Ulysses S. Grant and Grover Cleveland.
- The John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum is a popular attraction.
- Barnstable (Hyannis) - Hotels/Motels/Inns
- Barnstable (Hyannis) - Bed & Breakfasts
- Barnstable (Hyannis) - Dining
- Barnstable (Hyannis) - Fishing Parties/Charter & Excursion Boats
- Barnstable (Hyannis) - Boat Rentals
- Barnstable (Hyannis) - Night Clubs
- Cape Cod Brew House - 720 Main Street, Hyannis, 775-4110
- Pufferbellies Entertainment Complex - Rear 183 Iyanough Road, Hyannis,800-233-4301
- Sophie's Bar & Grill - 334 Main Street, Hyannis, 775-1111
- Barnstable (Hyannis) - Theatres
- Barnstable Comedy Club Inc. - Main Street, Barnstable, 362-6333
- Cape Cod Melody Tent - Hyannis, 775-9100
- Hyannis Center Theatre Company - 354 Main Street, Hyannis, 790-1431
- Barnstable (Hyannis) - Golf
- Barnstable (Hyannis) - Shopping
- Under Development at this time
- Barnstable (Hyannis) - Attractions
- Cape Cod Dinner Train - 252 Main Street, Hyannis,771-3788
- Cape Cod Railroad - 252 Main Street, Hyannis,771-3788
- Cape Bowling - 441 Main Street, Hyannis, 775-3411
- Cape Cod Music & Games - 100 Nye Road, Barnstable, 428-0220
- Ryan Family Amusement Center - Cape Cod Mall, Hyannis, 775-5566
- Cape Cod Miniature Golf - 531 Main Street, Hyannis, 778-6553
- Cape Cod Storyland Golf - 70 Center Street, Hyannis, 778-4339
- Barnstable (Hyannis) - Galleries
- Under Development at this time
- Barnstable (Hyannis) - Bike Rentals
- Barnstable (Hyannis) - Tours & Sightseeing
- Cape Cod Tours Inc. - 1481 Iyannough Road, Hyannis, 800-685-9111
- Hy-Line Cruises - Ocean Street Dock, Hyannis, 778-2600
- Starfish Bass River Cruises & Water Safaris - 155 Crocker Road, West Barnstable, 362-5555
- Tourco - 29 Bassett Lane, Hyannis, 771-5165
- Barnstable (Hyannis) - Public Beaches
- Under Development at this time
- Barnstable (Hyannis) - Antiques
- Under Development at this time
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