| Hyannis has become known as the Cape Cod | | | | there is a restaurant you really want to try. Most |
| town where the Kennedy family has its summer | | | | restaurants are casual though some of the finer |
| home, but there is much more to this old New | | | | spots may require a jacket or tie. You should also |
| England coastal town than its famous part-time | | | | note that the town's restaurants and bars are all |
| residents. One of Barnstable's seven villages, | | | | smoke free. |
| Hyannis offers great, sandy beaches; golf | | | | Festivals and cultural events in Hyannis |
| courses; many restaurants; historic homes; a long | | | | During the prime summer months, Hyannis is a |
| history; and plenty of family-oriented recreation to | | | | Cape Cod destination for music and other |
| fill your summer vacation. | | | | festivals. Every Thursday night there is a street |
| Hyannis Beaches | | | | festival on Main Street, which hosts performers, |
| While you are never very far from a nice beach | | | | craft vendors and activities for children. The Cape |
| when you stay on Cape Cod, lodging in Hyannis | | | | Cod Melody Tent hosts major national touring |
| will put you close to some of the most popular. | | | | performers all summer, from jazz greats to rock |
| On Nantucket Sound, Craigville Beach is the | | | | legends. The Cape Cod Performing Arts Center |
| largest and most popular beach in Hyannis. You | | | | also hosts national touring musicians as well as |
| can windsurf at Kalmus Beach; and Veterans | | | | plays, musicals and other entertainment. There |
| Beach, Orrin Keyes and Sea Street Beach are | | | | are also fun sporting events held in Hyannis, such |
| open to locals and visitors. Some Hyannis homes | | | | as Cape Cod Baseball League games and Cape |
| available for rent even have their own private | | | | Cod Crusaders soccer matches. |
| beaches. | | | | Other Things to Do in Hyannis |
| Shopping in Hyannis | | | | There's still so much to do when you make |
| Historic waterfront Main Street is the center of | | | | Hyannis your base for a Cape Cod vacation. On |
| shopping in Hyannis, although there is also the | | | | the water, you can go for a harbor cruise, |
| Cape Cod Mall. Hyannis sports all manner of shops, | | | | charter a fishing boat, or take a day trip to |
| from antiques to art galleries and clothing to | | | | Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket. There are movie |
| boating equipment. Other shopping destinations | | | | theaters for those rainy days or if there is a |
| include Cape Town Plaza, Southwind Plaza, and | | | | summer blockbuster you just can't miss. You can |
| Festival at Hyannis. | | | | go whale watching or take a tour to catch a |
| Hyannis Dining | | | | glimpse of the Kennedy Compound. On the |
| The main culinary attraction, of course, is fresh | | | | matter of all things Kennedy, you can also visit |
| seafood. In Hyannis you will find an excellent bowl | | | | the chamber of commerce's John F. Kennedy |
| of steamy clam chowder, fresh lobster, excellent | | | | Hyannis Museum, which sheds light on Kennedy's |
| scallops and certainly a special catch of the day. | | | | time spent in Hyannis. Among other fun activities |
| With an active harbor, there is plenty of fresh | | | | are kite flying, surf casting and deep-water |
| seafood coming into the restaurants and seafood | | | | saltwater fishing, bowling, tennis, golf and mini golf. |
| shops each day. But if seafood's not your thing, | | | | Hyannis Accommodations and Lodging |
| Hyannis has plenty more to choose from, including | | | | There are many types of places to stay in |
| your standard fast food chains, and cuisines | | | | Hyannis, from historic bed and breakfasts to |
| representing tastes from Asia to the | | | | motels, and hotels to Hyannis vacation homes. No |
| Mediterranean. | | | | matter which type of accommodation you |
| As far as restaurants with ambiance, you will find | | | | choose, one thing is highly recommended - plan |
| waterfront restaurants with views of yachts and | | | | ahead. Many lodging choices will book early for |
| the sunset, as well as historic sea captains' homes | | | | summer, some starting in January. Among your |
| that have been converted to serve your palate. | | | | best options for comfort and privacy are Hyannis |
| Hyannis is very busy during the summer, so it is a | | | | MA vacation rentals. |
| good idea to call ahead and place a reservation if | | | | |