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Barnstable, Massachusetts is a town made up of several villages which together comprise the largest town on Cape Cod. The town has a few cultural attractions, such as the Cahoon Museum of American Art and the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum, which is dedicated to the legacy of the former President.

The U.S. Customshouse is also located in Barnstable and is a historic customs house that also houses a museum devoted to the Coast Guard. Several beaches are located in the area, including the South Cape Beach State Park, Follins Pond, Mashie and Wakeby Ponds, and Craigville Beach. Shawms-Crowell State Forest is a popular destination for overnight camping.

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