Barnstable is a town in Massachusetts and the county seat of Barnstable County, the largest community on Cape Cod. North of Barnstable are the dunes of Sandy Neck along Barnstable Harbor, with the Sandy Neck Light on one end. Most people live along the beaches of Centreville and Hyannis Harbors. The Cahoon Museum of American Art features fine art, American art from the 1800s and folk art. The Coast Guard Heritage Museum is located in the old Customs House. The Sturgis Library is located in one of the oldest buildings in Cape Cod. The Barnstable County Courthouse is an historic courthouse built in 1831 in the Greek Revival style. CDC information for travelers. Hours/availability may have changed.
6 Best Things to Do in Barnstable, Massachusetts
- Cahoon Museum of American Art, Photo: Cahoon Museum of American Art
- Coast Guard Heritage Museum, Barnstable, MA, Photo: Coast Guard Heritage Museum
- Sturgis Library, Barnstable, Massachusetts, Photo: Sturgis Library
- St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Barnstable, MA, Photo: LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS/stock.adobe.com
- Barnstable Old Gaol, Barnstable, Massachusetts, Photo: Talulla/stock.adobe.com
- Barnstable County Courthouse, Barnstable, MA, Photo: Jessica Dale/stock.adobe.com
- Cover Photo: jonbilous/stock.adobe.com
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