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Things to Do  

Cape Cod Potato Chip Factory Tour

Cape Cod Potato Chip Factory Tour, Hyannis

 tayloretc Says:  Cape Cod Potato Chips is one of the few small potato chip manufacturers left in New England - and they are so much better than the big company's chips. If you're on the Cape, and think it's interesting to see where your food comes from, the factory is a fun visit.... 

Visit the Ice Cream Hot Spots of Cape Cod

Visit the Ice Cream Hot Spots of Cape Cod, Hyannis

 zoegoddess Says:  Create your own Ice Cream Tour! Four Seas Ice Cream Home-made ice cream made on site with great flavors varying from cantaloupe to (my personal fave) peanut butter chip chocolate. They also serve great sandwiches to boot. It is definitely worth the wait when there's a... 

Visit local galleries

Visit local galleries, Hyannis

 Pawtuxet Says:  The Guyer Barn Gallery and arts center is a Mid-Cape Cultural Council funded project which helps to showcase local artists' work. The gallery itself is an old barn built in the 1860's and is a typical example of early wood frame construction. The barn has had a number of... 

Cruise the harbor....several options

Cruise the harbor....several options, Hyannis

 Pawtuxet Says:  Follow the trail to the waterfront where you will find a variety of tour boats. Some are small, some big. Some go to the islands...some cruise the bays. Some are slick, and some look a bit like a pirate owns it. You choose. 

Hotels  

Sea Coast Inn

 1 Review and 616 Opinions  You will LOVE the location, price, and charm of this place! It's a GEM!!!! I can't say enough about... 

Holiday Inn Hyannis

 1 Review and 133 Opinions  The Ramada Inn is located conveniently on the main road into Hyannis. Its you typical big chain... 

Restaurants  

British Beer Company: Great selection of beers, and all British treats

British Beer Company: Great selection of beers, and all British treats, Hyannis

 Bunsch Says:  A friend and I decided to sample BBC after some local friends claimed that it was one of their favorite haunts. We arrived on a Saturday evening, but early enough so that there wasn't an endless wait. The staff was attentive and friendly, explaining the various unfamiliar... 

Acapulco's: Don't expect an authentic experience

Acapulco's: Don't expect an authentic experience, Hyannis

 skymom1 Says:  I love Mexican food and was truly looking forward to a great experience. Unfortuantely I did not GET that great experience.The food was of poor quality and seemed microwaved. Pricing was TOO high based on quality.Restaurant could use a good scrubbing and a handyman. not... 

One last chance at a clam!!

One last chance at a clam!!, Hyannis

 Pawtuxet Says:  This is another of those classic "clam shacks" of Cape Cod. This one is at the canal road on the mainland side of the canal. It's the last chance to grab a clam roll or a mile long hot dog before you leave the Cape area. It is within view of the Bourne bridge. Decent food... 

Nightlife  

Evening streets

Evening streets, Hyannis

 Pawtuxet Says:  Along the Main Street of Hyannis you will find whales to amuse you. They come in a variety of decorations, as I mentioned before. Here we see one that is a version of GI Joe, I guess. The kids who were hanging around it were trying to convince us that they were the ones who... 

British pub

British pub, Hyannis

 Pawtuxet Says:  Looks like this is the spot that is hopping in the main business district of Hyannis. I've been told that the tourists find it every night. 

Transportation  

We flew into Boston and rented...

We flew into Boston and rented..., Hyannis

 Feff Says:  We flew into Boston and rented a car. They do have an airport, but I have no idea what airlines serve Hyannis. 

The Flying Cloud is the high...

The Flying Cloud is the high..., Hyannis

 SeaBreezeUSA Says:  The Flying Cloud is the high speed ferry to the islands, making the trip in less than 1 hour. The 138-foot vessel with a capacity for 280 passengers makes six trips daily from Hyannis to Nantucket. At a cruising speed of 36 knots, the vessel makes the trip in less than an... 

Shopping  

Christmas Tree Shop: Taffy: The Perfect Cape Cod Souvenir

Christmas Tree Shop: Taffy: The Perfect Cape Cod Souvenir, Hyannis

 zoegoddess Says:  Christmas Tree Shop These shops are everywhere and carry a variety of products--anything from decorative lamps to shampoo, greeting cards to flatware. The quality may not be the absolute best, but the prices aren't steep, so it's a "you-get-what-you-pay-for" kind of place.... 

Local Customs  

"Summer Resident" vs. "Cape Codder"

"Summer Resident" vs. "Cape Codder", Hyannis

 witchdocktor Says:  Please, please, do not call yourself a Cape Codder or a local if you only spend a short period of time here during the Summer. Until you have spent several (at least) Winters on the Cape you are still nothing but a glorified tourist to us even if you own a house here. Our... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Cape Cod driving

Cape Cod driving, Hyannis

 zoegoddess Says:  I know I may not be a Cape Cod local, but having spent 2.5 months out of every year there ever since I was an infant has made me more than just a "glorified tourist." So please, this is just a little driving tip/observation. Be very wary that with all the locals and tourists... 

One-Way Streets

One-Way Streets, Hyannis

 witchdocktor Says:  Here is a mistake I see once or twice daily on Main Street, Hyannis... people driving the wrong way. Yes folks, it is in fact a one-way street. Please look for tell-tale signs such as (gasp) street signs, lights facing oncoming traffic and such. Running parallel to Main... 

Favorites  

The working men of the sea

The working men of the sea, Hyannis

 Pawtuxet Says:  The working fishing boats share the dock space with the tourist boats in Hyannis. It makes it interesting to see the contrasts and have conversations with the men who operate both types of sea faring vessels. 

Meet the artists

Meet the artists, Hyannis

 Pawtuxet Says:  The artists are available to chat at the artists' shacks along the dock area of the waterfront. They will read or talk on cell phones until you come by to entertain them as much as they will entertain you ! 

Cruise the bay area

Cruise the bay area, Hyannis

 Pawtuxet Says:  So many options on the waterfront around Hyannis. You could also rent one of these large boats if you have a fundraiser to plan or an enormous family reunion to entertain. Lots of good ideas on this waterfront. 

Get the information

Get the information, Hyannis

 Pawtuxet Says:  The waterfront park has some interesting design elements. There is a nautical theme to the space and tall poles have buoy markers poking toward the sky. Information about the events around the waterfront and various other local "scoop" can be found posted on the skiffs or... 

Kennedy memories

Kennedy memories, Hyannis

 Pawtuxet Says:  President Kennedy spent his summers on the shores of Hyannis and there are many reminders of his times here. There is a Kennedy Museum on the Main Street about mid-way through the business district. The whale in front of the museum is designed with a theme of PT-109,... 

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The People

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 The Kandy Korner caught my eye as we passed by. I am always ready for a sweet treat!! But they also offer souvenirs, T-shirts; gifts of all kinds. 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  we are a group of four, all girls( have to say we are a nice group).we are planning to head to hyannis in early june to end of... 

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A: Hi we are also looking to share accommodation, a group of three Irish girls. have ye found any accommodation yet? Get back to us if your interested in sharing. Cheers, 

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Top Hyannis Writers

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Hyannis .... Cape Cod

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 Cape Cod has many little towns and villages stretching out into the ocean on this glorious peninsula of Massachusetts. There is a creative community which is always concocting various ways to attract... 

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The Kennedy-watching continues

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Hyannis. I'd love to share with you the 1 tip I've written, the 1 photo uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Barnstable "Hot Spot"

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 Although it's not my most beloved place on Cape Cod, I can't escape it when I'm there. 

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Hyannis.

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 For those who don't know much about Hyannis, its a port town in Cape Cod USA. It used to be the summer play ground for the Kennedy ckan and JFK had his summer white house here. To celebrate this... 

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Feff's new Hyannis Page

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 Hyannis was our home port for our Cape Cod aventure. We stayd in the Heritage House hotel which is pretty close to everything! We did not really explore Hyannis, we drove around a little, our trip was... 

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