Barnstable, Administrative center of Cape Cod in Massachusetts, United States
The Town of Barnstable spans across 76 square miles, incorporating seven distinct villages along the northern and southern shores of Cape Cod.
Established in 1638 by Reverend Joseph Hull and his followers, Barnstable developed from a farming settlement into Cape Cod's main commercial center.
The Kennedy family residence in Hyannis Port contributed to Barnstable's recognition as a destination for political figures and notable personalities.
Barnstable Municipal Airport provides regular connections to Boston and New York, while ferries operate from Hyannis Harbor to the nearby islands.
Barnstable maintains its official designation as a town despite functioning with a city government structure, one of thirteen such municipalities in Massachusetts.
Location: Barnstable County
Inception: 1637
Elevation above the sea: 11 m
Website: https://town.barnstable.ma.us
GPS coordinates: 41.70000,-70.30000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:36
Elephant House
4.8 km
Old Jail
92 m
John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum
5.5 km
Barnstable Harbor
779 m
Barnstable County Courthouse
422 m
Sandy Neck Light
3 km
Old King's Highway Historic District
3.3 km
Sturgis Library
702 m
Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Memorial Skating Rink
5.1 km
Yarmouth Camp Ground Historic District
3.7 km
Baxter Mill
5.4 km
Sandy Neck Cultural Resources District
4.9 km
United States Customshouse
76 m
William and Jane Phinney House
4.7 km
David Cole Observatory
5.3 km
Round House
5.4 km
Hyannis Road Historic District
1.1 km
Northside Historic District
4.5 km
Seth Hallett House
5.3 km
Capt. Thomas Gray House
5.3 km
Capt. Allen H. Bearse House
5.2 km
Capt. Seth Baker Jr. House
5.4 km
Benjamin Baker Jr. House
622 m
Mill Way Historic District
372 m
Canary-Hartnett House
5.4 km
Capt. Sylvester Baxter House
5.3 km
Blish-Garret House
4.7 km
Nathaniel Baker House
499 mReviews
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