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