Barnstable Vacation Planner

The Sturgis Library

Constructed in 1644 for the Reverend John Lothrop, founder of Barnstable, the house which forms the original part of the Sturgis Library is the oldest library building in the United States. The building is also one of the oldest houses remaining on Cape Cod. Since Reverend Lothrop used the front room of the house for public worship, another... show more Constructed in 1644 for the Reverend John Lothrop, founder of Barnstable, the house which forms the original part of the Sturgis Library is the oldest library building in the United States. The building is also one of the oldest houses remaining on Cape Cod. Since Reverend Lothrop used the front room of the house for public worship, another distinction of the Sturgis Library is that it is the oldest structure still standing in America where religious services were regularly held. hide

Categories: Historical Museums

3090 Main Street, Barnstable ~ (508) 362-6636 ~

Fresh Ketch Seafood-n-Steak

Fresh, local seafood and prime steaks – the best of both worlds! Our lunch and dinner menus feature our award-winning clam chowder and lobster salad, as well as steamers, crab cakes, lobster bisque, or raw bar. Or build your own burger. Special kids menu – meals served on Frisbees! Our four dining rooms, all with nautical décor, include a function... show more Fresh, local seafood and prime steaks – the best of both worlds! Our lunch and dinner menus feature our award-winning clam chowder and lobster salad, as well as steamers, crab cakes, lobster bisque, or raw bar. Or build your own burger. Special kids menu – meals served on Frisbees! Our four dining rooms, all with nautical décor, include a function room to accommodate 200. A full lounge offers sports on LCD TVs and Karaoke, with Liz Soloman and Ken Wade from WRZE, every Friday and Saturday night from 9 pm. hide

Categories: Casual Dining

462 Main Street, Hyannis ~ (508) 771-8585 ~

Salty Fly Cape Cod

Salty Fly Cape Cod offers guided fly and light tackle fish­ing trips from Cape Cod’s famous Barn­sta­ble Har­bor. Just pack a sand­wich and meet Capt’n Avery at the dock for a day of fish­ing for striped bass or just enjoy­ing the scenery. <br /> <br />Salty Fly offers some of best inshore fish­ing oppor­tu­ni­ties avail­able on Cape Cod.... show more Salty Fly Cape Cod offers guided fly and light tackle fish­ing trips from Cape Cod’s famous Barn­sta­ble Har­bor. Just pack a sand­wich and meet Capt’n Avery at the dock for a day of fish­ing for striped bass or just enjoy­ing the scenery.

Salty Fly offers some of best inshore fish­ing oppor­tu­ni­ties avail­able on Cape Cod. Sightfish for stripers on the flats or along the shoreline aboard a comfortable 20' cen­ter con­sole. Enjoy a per­son­al­ized fish­ing expe­ri­ence and dis­cover the secrets of Cape Cod Bay's fishery. hide

Categories: Fishing Charters

(508) 362-5482 ~

Cape Cod Potato Chip Factory

The public's love of our snacks inspired us to open our factory for tours in 1985, and since then the Cape Cod Potato Chip Factory has become the area's largest tourist attraction.

Categories: Sightseeing & Tours

100 Breed's Hill Road , Hyannis ~ 888-881-CHIP ~

Bobby Byrne's Restaurant and Pub

Since 1973, Bobby Byrnes's has been Cape Cod's Eating, Drinking and Talking Establishment. There is a large bar with barstools and televisions. Bobby Byrnes has an extensive menu that will appeal to everyone including children 12 and under who can get a mini burger and fries for or grilled cheese. You'll find a nice assortment of soups; 14... show more Since 1973, Bobby Byrnes's has been Cape Cod's Eating, Drinking and Talking Establishment. There is a large bar with barstools and televisions. Bobby Byrnes has an extensive menu that will appeal to everyone including children 12 and under who can get a mini burger and fries for or grilled cheese. You'll find a nice assortment of soups; 14 appetizers in the $8.00 range; sandwiches, wraps, steaks, fish and all sorts of chicken dishes.

Two other locations in Sandwich and Mashpee. hide

Categories: Casual Dining

Route 28 & Bearses Way, Hyannis ~ (508) 775-1425 ~

Isaiah Thomas Books

Isaiah Thomas Books is a general used and rare book shop, strong in many fields, including art, architecture and photography, first edition, and miniature books, with approximately 70,000 books in all fields.

Categories: Bookstores

4632 Falmouth Road, Cotuit ~ (508) 428-2752 ~

We offer an authentic Brazilian dining experience serving you “Rotisserie Barbeque.” We also offer a full buffet of soups, fresh salads, cheese, hot entrees, and side dishes.

Categories: Casual Dining

680 Main Street, Hyannis ~ (508) 771-0109 ~

Categories: Pizza

618 Craigville Beach Road, Centerville ~ (508) 775-2267 ~

Barnstable Comedy Club

One the oldest community theatres on Cape Cod, we have entertained with a wide assortment of productions, actor groups, sets, costumes, accents, and more.

Categories: Performing Arts

3171 Main Street, Barnstable ~ (508) 362-6333 ~

Baxter's Boathouse

Cape Cod restaurants, waterfront dining and entertainment don’t get any better than Baxter’s Fish & Chips, conveniently located in Hyannis at the Foot of Pleasant Street on Hyannis Harbor. Baxter's restaurant is famous throughout Cape Cod for its Fresh Seafood.

Categories: Waterfront Dining

177 Pleasant Street, Hyannis ~ (508) 775-4490 ~