Carolyn’s guidebook
Food and Desserts
Looking for a savory or sweet?
No bar and very limited seating but excellent food, we eat here a lot. They do take-out!
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Bangkok Kitchen
339 Barnstable RdNo bar and very limited seating but excellent food, we eat here a lot. They do take-out!
Yes, there is a Ben & Jerry's on Main St that you can walk to but soft serve ice cream and mini-golf just say 'beach'. Always a crowd so be prepared to wait in line. Cash only.
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Steve & Sue's Par-Tee Freeze & Adventure Falls Mini Golf
455 W Main StYes, there is a Ben & Jerry's on Main St that you can walk to but soft serve ice cream and mini-golf just say 'beach'. Always a crowd so be prepared to wait in line. Cash only.
A must visit if you are a foodie. Locally sourced menu that is so yummy. Go early in season or be prepared to wait - this place is popular!
Thursday -Sunday 8am - 2 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 2 pm
Monday, Tuesday closed
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Spoon and Seed
12 Thornton DrA must visit if you are a foodie. Locally sourced menu that is so yummy. Go early in season or be prepared to wait - this place is popular!
Thursday -Sunday 8am - 2 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 2 pm
Monday, Tuesday closed
There are several ice cream shops on Main St. This one sells fudge as well as ice cream. Towards the farther end of Main St if you want to wear the kids out and window shop.
Kilwins
386 Main StreetThere are several ice cream shops on Main St. This one sells fudge as well as ice cream. Towards the farther end of Main St if you want to wear the kids out and window shop.
Things to Do - Kids
For kids
The "big" movie theater with lots of choices. I've always been able to get a seat even at big blockbuster opening weekends. Use a Regal Rewards card and earn free food or tickets.
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Regal Cape Cod Mall
793 MA-132The "big" movie theater with lots of choices. I've always been able to get a seat even at big blockbuster opening weekends. Use a Regal Rewards card and earn free food or tickets.
Great for younger kids. Pirate-themed, kid-oriented boat ride offering face-painting, flag-raising & other hands-on play. Be prepared - they sell all sorts of gewgaws the kids will want!
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Pirate Adventures Hyannis
180 Ocean StGreat for younger kids. Pirate-themed, kid-oriented boat ride offering face-painting, flag-raising & other hands-on play. Be prepared - they sell all sorts of gewgaws the kids will want!
An over-the-top mini golf location with pirate decor, food and plenty of space to wear out the kids. Easy to find on Route 28.
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Pirate's Cove Avontuur Golf
728 Main StAn over-the-top mini golf location with pirate decor, food and plenty of space to wear out the kids. Easy to find on Route 28.
Things to Do - Adults
Something for older kids or adults
Local "art house" theater. Usually has movies you won't find at the Regal. Beautiful building to visit and they serve food, WINE and BEER! Top rated movies will sell out.
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Cape Cinema
35 Hope LnLocal "art house" theater. Usually has movies you won't find at the Regal. Beautiful building to visit and they serve food, WINE and BEER! Top rated movies will sell out.
Go for a walk on the Cape Cod Canal, enjoy the great views. Take Rt. 6A instead of Rt 6 and enjoy the scenery. Afterwards, get a drink at the Fisherman's View Restaurant, they have a rocking bar. Or drive back to Barnstable on 6A and get coffee at Nirvana Coffee.
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Cape Cod Canal
Go for a walk on the Cape Cod Canal, enjoy the great views. Take Rt. 6A instead of Rt 6 and enjoy the scenery. Afterwards, get a drink at the Fisherman's View Restaurant, they have a rocking bar. Or drive back to Barnstable on 6A and get coffee at Nirvana Coffee.
The mid-capes premier theater for musicals, plays and live musical events, plus an art gallery, plus art classes! Check their website, artsonthecape.org, for the latest schedule. Follow them on FB or Instagram.
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Cotuit Center for the Arts
4404 Falmouth RdThe mid-capes premier theater for musicals, plays and live musical events, plus an art gallery, plus art classes! Check their website, artsonthecape.org, for the latest schedule. Follow them on FB or Instagram.
Great little museum featuring local artists. Very close to Mashpee Commons so I would do the museum in the morning and have lunch at Estia!
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Cahoon Museum of American Art
4676 Falmouth RdGreat little museum featuring local artists. Very close to Mashpee Commons so I would do the museum in the morning and have lunch at Estia!
Food scene
Good menu and ok for kids. Lots of beers on tap. Vegetarian choices.
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Tap City Grille
586 Main StGood menu and ok for kids. Lots of beers on tap. Vegetarian choices.
For adults - this is a pricier French themed restaurant with an excellent menu. Or go early and get bread and croissants from the bakery section. Absolutely scrumptious.
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Pain D'Avignon Restaurant Boulangerie
15 Hinckley RdFor adults - this is a pricier French themed restaurant with an excellent menu. Or go early and get bread and croissants from the bakery section. Absolutely scrumptious.
We eat here often. Small and can be a bit noisy but the food is always good. And walk around Mashpee Commons after and window shop or catch a movie at the cinema.
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Estia Mashpee
26 Steeple StWe eat here often. Small and can be a bit noisy but the food is always good. And walk around Mashpee Commons after and window shop or catch a movie at the cinema.
This breakfast/lunch eatery is just one block from your house. It is VERY popular in the summer, so go early or expect to wait.
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Sea Street Cafe Hyannis
50 Sea StThis breakfast/lunch eatery is just one block from your house. It is VERY popular in the summer, so go early or expect to wait.
Sightseeing
An absolute must. Discount tickets are around so spend a few minutes on the internet. Great for a rainy day.
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Whydah Pirate Museum
674 MA-28An absolute must. Discount tickets are around so spend a few minutes on the internet. Great for a rainy day.
The artist shanties now have two locations - 12 shanties in all. Seven at Bismore Park at the harbor and 5 more at Overlook, at the intersection of South St and Ocean Avenue. New artists every Monday, shanties are open 7 days a week, 11 am - 8 pm.
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Artist Shanties at Harbor Overook
51 Ocean StThe artist shanties now have two locations - 12 shanties in all. Seven at Bismore Park at the harbor and 5 more at Overlook, at the intersection of South St and Ocean Avenue. New artists every Monday, shanties are open 7 days a week, 11 am - 8 pm.
A must-do for a lot of folks. Just be aware the cruise leaves from Barnstable, not Hyannis! Dock is on the north side of the peninsula, so leave enough travel time.
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Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises
269 MillwayA must-do for a lot of folks. Just be aware the cruise leaves from Barnstable, not Hyannis! Dock is on the north side of the peninsula, so leave enough travel time.
There are several bike rental companies along the trail so go early to have your pick. At the Brewster end is both a restaurant and the Snowy Owl Cafe (exit from the Trail is marked). It’s a lovely ride but be careful because there are street crossings. Get more info and trail guides at https://www.mass.gov/locations/cape-cod-rail-trail
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Cape Cod Rail Trail
Cape Cod Rail TrailThere are several bike rental companies along the trail so go early to have your pick. At the Brewster end is both a restaurant and the Snowy Owl Cafe (exit from the Trail is marked). It’s a lovely ride but be careful because there are street crossings. Get more info and trail guides at https://www.mass.gov/locations/cape-cod-rail-trail
There is a high speed ferry from the Hyannis Harbor. You can walk to the ferry off Ocean Street in about 15 minutes. Once on the island you can walk or rent a bike. Lots of Historic homes and galleries. Plan on spending the day, the high speed ferry is an hour or so each way and it’s pricey so leave time do do everything you want in one day.
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Nantucket
There is a high speed ferry from the Hyannis Harbor. You can walk to the ferry off Ocean Street in about 15 minutes. Once on the island you can walk or rent a bike. Lots of Historic homes and galleries. Plan on spending the day, the high speed ferry is an hour or so each way and it’s pricey so leave time do do everything you want in one day.
Coffee Shops
A vegan coffee shop right on Main Street that also has an amazing selection of books. Several places to just sit enjoy your plant-based food and find a new great read.
Bread + Roses Bookshop and Café
302 Main StreetA vegan coffee shop right on Main Street that also has an amazing selection of books. Several places to just sit enjoy your plant-based food and find a new great read.