The 10 Best Outdoor Activities in Hyannis, Massachusetts (MA)

May 22, 2022 Oliva Fomby

Hyannis /ˌhaɪˈænɪs/ is the largest of the seven villages in the town of Barnstable, Massachusetts, in the United States. It is the commercial and transportation hub of Cape Cod and was designated an urban area as of the 1990 census. Because of this, many refer to Hyannis as the "Capital of the Cape". It contains a majority of the Barnstable Town offices and two important shopping districts: the historic downtown Main Street and the Route 132 Commercial District, including Cape Cod Mall and Independence Park, headquarters of Cape Cod Potato Chips. Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis is the largest on Cape Cod.
Restaurants in Hyannis

1. Bay Spirit Tours

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Bay Spirit Tours

The Bay Spirit is a 64' Coast Guard approved motor catamaran. Bay Spirit Tours offers a 75 minute guided tour of The Hyannis Harbor, local lighthouses and Kennedy Compound daily from mid May to mid October. Every evening they have a 1 hour sunset cruise to watch it set over Hyannis Port. Look or ask for special events including wine cruises, sunset cruises with live music and more. The boat is also available for private charters such as family reunions, bachelorette partys, ash scatterings and more.

2. Stray Cat

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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Stray Cat

Fishing nantucket sound and the islands for striped bass, blues, tuna

3. Cape Rib Tours

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Cape Rib Tours

The Cape Rib is Northeast's fastest Whale-watch boat. With over 1,000 horsepower, this is not average whale-watch! This boat is the new way to see the whales of New England with a small, ultra-limited crowd. A naturalist will be on board to discuss all the amazing sights you'll see off the coast of Provincetown. Our speed boat ride is also available through Cape Rib Tours. Don't miss out!

4. Fat2naWilly's Fishing Charters

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Fat2naWilly's Fishing Charters

Our 23′ Seacraft is a trailerable boat to travel to any were the fish are. The 42′ Bruno will be in a slip in Hyannis harbor ready to fish Nantucket sound, Vineyard sound and east of Chatham. Our goal is to provide you with an exhilarating and safe day at sea with a professional captain and his crew. We welcome you aboard for a trip of a lifetime!

5. Sea Sports Cyclery and Outdoor

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5.0 based on 1 reviews

We are a full service retail location that offers bicycle rentals and mountain bike tours. In addition we offer kayak and SUP rentals and lessons.

6. Cape Cod Sunset Cruises

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Cape Cod Sunset Cruises

Please sit back and relax as we are a 100' motor yacht that provides harbor tours of Lewis Bay and the surrounding areas of Hyannisport Harbor and Osterville. Our Captain and Crew have over 80 year of sea time and a wealth of knowledge of the attractions in the area. We also provide private charters designed for your personal sailing adventure. Come cruise aboard the MY Liberty today!

7. Kalmus Beach

Hyannis, MA
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4.5 based on 394 reviews

Kalmus Beach

Its convenient location makes Kalmus one of the Hyannis area's most popular beaches.

Reviewed By Cwhite472

My 8yr old and 4 1/2yr old loved this beach. Clean, beautiful and quiet. Lots of seashells and plenty of space to walk around and distance yourself from other visitors. People around were very friendly

8. Hy-Line Cruises - High Speed Ferry Service

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4.5 based on 415 reviews

Hy-Line Cruises - High Speed Ferry Service

High-speed ferry service to Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard; the only mid-Cape departure point to both islands. Hyannisport Harbor Cruises past the Kennedy Compound, Deep-Sea Fishing and Cape Cod Canal Cruises.

9. All Cape Boat Rentals

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4.5 based on 10 reviews

All Cape Boat Rentals

All Cape Boat Rentals is a locally owned and operated Cape Cod boat rental business offering Boston Whaler center consoles, bow riders, and pontoon boats. We offer hourly, half day and full day rentals from our dock in Hyannis Harbor or we can deliver weekly, monthly and seasonal boat rentals to your private home or nearby marina. Spend the day boating, fishing, relaxing, tubing and waterskiing with All Cape Boat Rentals!

10. Hyannis Golf Course

Rte 132, Hyannis, MA 02601 +1 508-362-2606 http://www.barnstablegolf.com/
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Hyannis Golf Course

Public 18 hole golf course with practice area and banquet facility open year round. Please call the pro shop for current specials and tee times.

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