Barnstable Vacation Planner

Now celebrating our 50th year...Enjoy waterfront dining at its best. Located right on the water in Barnstable Harbor, the Mattakeese Wharf restaurant offers lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. House specialties include cioppino and lobsters, but we also feature many other seafood dishes, as well as pasta and meat. Children’s menu available.... show more Now celebrating our 50th year...Enjoy waterfront dining at its best. Located right on the water in Barnstable Harbor, the Mattakeese Wharf restaurant offers lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. House specialties include cioppino and lobsters, but we also feature many other seafood dishes, as well as pasta and meat. Children’s menu available. Located next to the whale watching boat. See the whales, then enjoy a great lunch or dinner at the Mattakeese. Open from May until the 3rd week of October. Reservations suggested. hide

Categories: Casual Dining, Waterfront Dining

273 Millway Road, Barnstable ~ (508) 362-4511 ~

Cape Cod’s best waterfront dining spot, Spanky’s Clam Shack, is located directly on Hyannis Harbor adjacent to the Hy-Line Ferry boats. Spanky's was voted Best Seafood Restaurant in 2013, by Cape Cod Life Magazine! Our locally caught and harvested seafood features the freshest fish, clams, scallops and steamers by the pound. Try our delicately... show more Cape Cod’s best waterfront dining spot, Spanky’s Clam Shack, is located directly on Hyannis Harbor adjacent to the Hy-Line Ferry boats. Spanky's was voted Best Seafood Restaurant in 2013, by Cape Cod Life Magazine! Our locally caught and harvested seafood features the freshest fish, clams, scallops and steamers by the pound. Try our delicately light fish & chips, fried clams and scallops or grab a fresh “lobstah” or two! Also, find delicious steak, chicken and pasta dinners as well as sandwiches, a great cheeseburger and specialty salads galore. Dine inside, out on the waterfront patio or at our full bar, the Seaside Saloon. Serving lunch & dinner daily, Spanky’s is like Cape Cod the way you remember! hide

Categories: Casual Dining

138 Ocean Street, Hyannis ~ (508) 771-2770 ~

Come visit The Daily Paper serving breakfast and lunch 7 days a week. We are conveniently located on West Main Street in Hyannis, and our newest location in downtown Hyannis at 546 Main Street. Chef owned and operated, we serve only the freshest products possible. We proudly pour coffee from The Beanstock Roasters of Wellfleet, MA and we are... show more Come visit The Daily Paper serving breakfast and lunch 7 days a week. We are conveniently located on West Main Street in Hyannis, and our newest location in downtown Hyannis at 546 Main Street. Chef owned and operated, we serve only the freshest products possible. We proudly pour coffee from The Beanstock Roasters of Wellfleet, MA and we are thrilled to serve Cape Cod Beer on tap. Our fish and produce come from local purveyors as well. Our goal is to prepare great food for you in a simple way, and create a warm and friendly atmosphere that will make you want to come back again and again.
For The Daily Paper On Main call (508)775-9711. hide

Categories: Bakeries/Coffee Shops

644 West Main Street, Hyannis ~ (508) 790-8800 ~

Isabella H. Fishing Charter

Got Fishing? You’ve made it this far, and your instincts have proven sound: you’re on Cape Cod, a true jewel of the New England coastline, and you’ve made it here for what most consider her finest months for fishing. Your day awaits. The Isabella H., one of the Northeast’s premiere sportfishing fleets, is ready to show you the best of Cape Cod’s... show more Got Fishing? You’ve made it this far, and your instincts have proven sound: you’re on Cape Cod, a true jewel of the New England coastline, and you’ve made it here for what most consider her finest months for fishing. Your day awaits. The Isabella H., one of the Northeast’s premiere sportfishing fleets, is ready to show you the best of Cape Cod’s world-class angling, regardless of your fishing abilities. Courteous, experienced crew, expert captains, state-of-the-art vessels, electronics and tackle. Call reservation specialists at 508-790-0660. hide

Categories: Fishing Charters

137 Pleasant Street, Hyannis ~ (508) 790-0660 ~

Cape Cod Duckmobiles

Come for a fun-filled land and sea tour of Hyannis aboard our completely renovated U.S. military amphibious vehicle. See some of the Cape's best beaches & waterfront homes from a unique perspective. Ride along the streets of downtown Hyannis and see the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum, where the Kennedys went to church, and where J.F.K. gave his... show more Come for a fun-filled land and sea tour of Hyannis aboard our completely renovated U.S. military amphibious vehicle. See some of the Cape's best beaches & waterfront homes from a unique perspective. Ride along the streets of downtown Hyannis and see the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum, where the Kennedys went to church, and where J.F.K. gave his acceptance speech. The tour lasts about 45 minutes. Come quack with us! hide

Categories: Sightseeing & Tours

437 Main Street, Hyannis ~ (888) 225-3825 ~

Known as "The Best Ice Cream on Cape Cod", at Katie's we've had one goal since we opened in 2002; pass on our family's love of ice cream to you, our customer. Since then, we have continually strived to make the most delicious, creamiest, and mouth-wateringly savory ice cream on Cape Cod. We hope you stop by the Big Pink House on Main Street,... show more Known as "The Best Ice Cream on Cape Cod", at Katie's we've had one goal since we opened in 2002; pass on our family's love of ice cream to you, our customer. Since then, we have continually strived to make the most delicious, creamiest, and mouth-wateringly savory ice cream on Cape Cod. We hope you stop by the Big Pink House on Main Street, Hyannis and have an ice cream or visit our frozen yogurt bar or enjoy a sample of our fresh made ice cream. hide

Categories: Ice Cream & Candy

570 Main Street, Hyannis ~ (508) 771-6889 ~

Music at HyArts District

The HyArts Cultural District Hyannis Harbor Summer Sounds FREE Concert Series includes performances by Cape musicians Tues/Fri/Sundays at Aselton Park, corner of South/Ocean St., July 9th –mid August. All concerts, 6-7:30PM. Performances are listed at HyArtsDistrict.com Free parking available Town Hall, 230 South Street. Public restrooms at... show more The HyArts Cultural District Hyannis Harbor Summer Sounds FREE Concert Series includes performances by Cape musicians Tues/Fri/Sundays at Aselton Park, corner of South/Ocean St., July 9th –mid August. All concerts, 6-7:30PM. Performances are listed at HyArtsDistrict.com Free parking available Town Hall, 230 South Street. Public restrooms at Bismore Park on the Harbor. No rain dates. All events are free and family friendly. ALSO-at the HyArts Shanties-music all season long, free nature crafts on Thursdays 4-7PM, MJ and the IN Crowd Thursday evenings, all female a cappella Cape Harmony, Fridays at 6PM, and Saturdays in September—2PM jazz/blues concerts every week. hide

Categories: Performing Arts

Hyannis Harbor, Hyannis ~ (508) 862-4990 ~

Come celebrate with us on our 30 year anniversary. Voted 'Best Pizza' by Cape Cod Life, Jack's Pizza is a friendly, neighborhood restaurant and bar enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. Located close to downtown Hyannis and shopping malls, Jack's Pizza is a must destination while visiting Cape Cod. Come watch your favorite New England team on our... show more Come celebrate with us on our 30 year anniversary. Voted 'Best Pizza' by Cape Cod Life, Jack's Pizza is a friendly, neighborhood restaurant and bar enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. Located close to downtown Hyannis and shopping malls, Jack's Pizza is a must destination while visiting Cape Cod. Come watch your favorite New England team on our flat-screen TV’s, or let us provide delicious food for your next party or function. Join us for Happy Hour, weekdays starting at 4pm. Ask about BEACH DELIVERY! Next time you are in Hyannis and looking for a restaurant and bar to have a bite and a drink, stop by Jack's Pizza. hide

Categories: Pizza, Casual Dining

373 W. Main Street, Hyannis ~ (508) 775-0612 ~

Arts Barnstable

Arts Barnstable.com Our seven villages are art-full with plenty of arts and culture complete with seaside charm! Hyannis HyArts Cultural District features the Walkway-to-the-Sea, from Main Street, through the Village Green to the harbor. Artists work and sell their wares at the artist shanties (May –Columbus Day); The HyArts campus includes the... show more Arts Barnstable.com Our seven villages are art-full with plenty of arts and culture complete with seaside charm! Hyannis HyArts Cultural District features the Walkway-to-the-Sea, from Main Street, through the Village Green to the harbor. Artists work and sell their wares at the artist shanties (May –Columbus Day); The HyArts campus includes the Guyer Barn & art gallery. A mile long Main Street with over 40 restaurants, shops and even an old fashioned carousel. Barnstable Village Cultural District is history revisited with 21st century flair. A quaint downtown & steps away from Barnstable Harbor’s working waterfront and panoramic views of Sandy Neck Beach and Lighthouse. There are smaller but equally as vibrant arts communities in all seven villages in the Town of Barnstable, including Cotuit Center for the Arts, Cape Symphony, Cape Conservatory, the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod and two Cape League Baseball teams. On Fb and Instagram @ArtsBarnstable hide

Categories: Other Art & Museums, Sightseeing & Tours

130 Ocean Street, Hyannis ~ (508) 862-4990 ~

Hy-Line Sightseeing

Set Sail to Sightsee! Welcome aboard Prudence, our 1911 Maine coastal steamer, for a 1-hour cruise and learn about the local history and area landmarks on your way to view the historic Kennedy Compound in Hyannisport.

Categories: Sightseeing & Tours

138 Ocean St. Docks, Hyannis ~ (508) 790-0696 ~