Big State Roofers
8 Marble Rd #3, Barnstable, MA 02630
(508) 318-5931
Cities We Service In The Areas
Barnstable Town, Centerville, Yarmouth Port, West Yarmouth, West Barnstable, Hyannis Port, South Yarmouth, Dennis, Osterville, Marstons Mills
Zip Codes Of Cities
02630
Things To Do In Barnstable, MA
John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum: The Kennedy family has summered in Hyannis for a century now, and still inhabit their compound in Hyannis Port. This was JFK’s weekend and summer getaway during his administration, so it’s natural that there should be a museum dedicated to the 35th President on Main Street. The John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum is housed in the stately former Town Hall, and has artifacts and interactivity that explore the life of JFK, his family, his legacy and his affection for Cape Cod. You can get a taste of the Kennedy Compound, hear Jackie Kennedy’s recollections of Cape Cod, find out about JFK’s summer routine, discover his fondness for sailing and the ocean, and chart his presidency through a timeline of world events.
Main Street Hyannis: The JFK Museum is in the middle of Cape Cod’s biggest commercial district. Main Street is the backbone, and for almost a mile you’ll find adorable gift stores, upscale boutiques, galleries and a globetrotting diversity of restaurants, all shoulder to shoulder. Towards the east end you can cut right and head down to the harbor, where there’s a dockside trail and a fine view from the plaza at Michael K. Aselton Memorial Park. Next door, Hyannis Village Green sets the scene for outdoor community events, from concerts to movie screenings.
Veterans Park Beach – Kalmus Beach: Backed by a memorial park, this beach in Hyannis faces east, with picture perfect views across Lewis Bay. One of a few things in this spot’s favor is its proximity to the center of Hyannis, within moments of local shops and restaurants. If you’re planning to laze on the sand, enjoy picnics or a family cookout you could do better than Veterans Park Beach, while the water depth in the swimming area is more for paddling and wading than serious swimming. Go south and you’ll be at another public property, Kalmus Beach, which has a unique setting on either side of the sandy spit forming the bay’s western lip.
New England Seafood: Dietary, faith or cultural reasons excepted, it would be unthinkable to come to Cape Cod and not treat yourself to some seafood, straight from the Atlantic ocean. We’re talking beloved New England standards like lobster rolls, clam chowder, clam bakes, clam cakes, fish and chips and ample steamed or fried platters. In Hyannis alone you could visit a new seafood restaurant every day for two weeks and still miss out on some great ones. A few big-hitters are Spanky’s Clam Shack (138 Ocean St), Black Cat Tavern (165 Ocean St), Baxter’s Boathouse (177 Pleasant St) and The Naked Oyster Bistro & Raw Bar (410 Main St).
Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary: There’s yet more breathtaking coastal scenery at this patch of woodlands, marsh, vernal pools, meadow and a small beach overlooking Barnstable Harbor. There are 2.5 miles of trails here, flanked by large oaks, holly, red maple and tupelo, with wonderful vistas over the harbor to the dunes of Sandy Neck. The trail system at Long Pasture includes a piece of the Barnstable Great Marsh, and there’s a stretch of boardwalk with interpretive signs about the salt marsh habitat. Depending on the tide you can also get out onto the flats, identifying crustaceans and gastropods.