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Hyannis

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Hyannis [1] is a village of Barnstable in Massachusetts on Cape Cod. It is the major commercial center including several malls and the regional air, bus and ferry terminals.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By bus

  • Plymouth & Brockton Street Railway, 17 Elm Ave, +1 508 771-6191, [2].
  • Bonanza Bus, Phone: +1 888-751-8800, [3]

[edit] By plane

  • Cape Air, +1 800-352-0714, [4]. Regional airline serving Hyannis, Provincetown, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket with service also to the off cape cities of Boston, Providence (seasonal), and New Bedford.
  • Nantucket Air (also known as ACK air), Nantucket Memorial Airport, +1 800-635-8787 or +1 508 228-6234, [5]. Flies between Barnstable Municipal Airport in Hyannis and Nantucket.

[edit] Ferries

  • Steamship Authority Ferries, 65 South St, +1 508 477-8600, [6]. The only line that carries autos.
  • Hy-Line Cruises, Ocean Street Dock, +1 508 778-2600, [7].

[edit] Get around

[edit] By bus

  • Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority, +1 800-352-7155, [8].

[edit] By taxi

  • Hyannis Taxi, 45 Plant Rd, +1 508 775-0400.
  • Town Taxi Of Cape Cod, 436 Yarmouth Rd, +1 508 771-5555.

[edit][add listing] See

  • John F. Kennedy Memorial, Ocean St.
  • John F. Kennedy Museum, 397 Main St., +1 508 790-1970, [9]. M-Sa 10M-4PM (Th-Sa Nov-mid Apr); Su 12PM-4PM. Adults $5, 10-17 $2.50, under 10 free.

[edit][add listing] Do

  • Cape Cod Melody Tent, 21 West Main St, Hyannis, +1 508 775-5630 (Box Office, daily 12PM-5PM, [10]. Intimate theatre in the round with a schedule of world class acts.
  • Cape Cod Central Railroad Dinner Train, 252 Main St, Phone: +1 508 771-3800, [11]. June-October. Scenic train runs scenic trips between Hyannis and the Cape Cod Canal daily $17/$15. Weekday evenings at 6:30PM they serve "family dinners" ($40) and weekends gourmet dinners ($60) during the round-trip run.
  • Tour The Cape Cod Potato Chip Company, 100 Breed's Hill Rd, Phone: +1 508 775-3358, [12]. Free self-guided tours M-F 9AM-5PM.
  • Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises, +1 508 362-6088 or Phone: +1 888-942-5392, [13].
  • Catboat Rides, Ocean Street Dock at the Yellow Flagpole, +1 508 775-0222, [14]. Sailing tours. A fixture for over 20 years. $30/$10.

[edit][add listing] Buy

  • Cape Cod Mall, 769 Iyannough Rd. (Rt. 132), +1 508 771-0200, [15]. The largest mall on Cape Cod. CA large number of additional retail stores nearby.
  • Main Street, Main Street Hyannis has a number of shops, from antiques to art galleries.

[edit][add listing] Eat

  • Box Lunch, 357 Main St., +1 508 790-5855, [16].
  • Black Cat Restaurant 165 Ocean St., +1 508 778-1233, [17].
  • Persy's, 247 Main St., +1 508 790-8200 . "New England's Largest Breakfast Menu"
  • Roadhouse Cafe, 488 South St., +1 508 775-2386, [18].
  • Sam Diego's, Mexican Cookery and Bar, [19].
  • Fazio's Trattoria, 294 Main St., +1 508 775-9400[20].
  • Asa Grill, 415 Main Street, (508) 778-0006. Patio dining out front is popular. Becomes a nightclub at 10PM.

[edit][add listing] Drink

  • The Boathouse, 72 North St., +1 508 771-9700. Live bands.
  • Hyannisport Brewing Co., 720 Main St., +1 508 775-8289, [21]. The "Hyport" is open year-round. Five satellite TVs and surround-sound stereo system. Live music F, Sa until 1AM. Great for beer lovers.
  • The 19th Hole, 11 Barnstable Rd., +1 508 771-1032. Darts, pool, juke, young crowd.
  • Pufferbellies, Route 28, +1 508 790-4300, (800), [22]. Four dance floors with swing, line, country, retro/disco and Top 40 on Friday and Saturday nights.
  • Roadhouse Cafe, 488 South St., +1 508 775-2386, [23]. Jazz and show tunes for all ages.
  • The Wine List, 65 Independence Dr., +1 508-771-WINE,[24].
  • British Beer Company, 412 Main Street, +1 508 771-1776, [25].

[edit][add listing] Sleep

Rates shown are for in-season

[edit] Budget

  • Best Value Inn Cape Cod, 206 Main St., +1 508 775-5225, [26]. $80-$125
  • Budget Host Inn Hyannis Motel, 614 Rt.132, +1 800-322-3354, $50-$100.
  • Cascade Motor Lodge, 201 Main St., +1 508 775-9717, [27]. $78-$120.

[edit] Mid-range

  • Hyannis Days Inn,867 Iyannough Rd. +1"" (508) 771-6100, [28]Complimentary Continental Breakfast Served From 6:30 to 10:30 ,Jacuzzi ,Indoor/Outdoor Pool,Fitness Center,Business Center,Complimentary High Speed Wireless Internet,Copy and Fax Service,Complimentary Parking,Coffee and Tea Served 24 hours,Complimentary USA Today,HBO,In Room Coffee Makers.

  • Comfort Inn Hyannis, 1470 Route 132, +1 (508) 771-4804, [29]. A pet-friendly Hyannis hotel offering complimentary breakfast, complimentary WIFI, indoor heated pool, whirlpool, business center and seasonal hotel packages.
  • Anchor In, 1 South St, +1 508 775-0357, [30], $149-$389.
  • Cape Codder Resort and Spa, 1225 Iyanough Rd. (Rt. 132 & Bearse's Way), +1 508 771-3000, [31]. $140-$299.
  • Courtyard by Marriott, 707 Iyanough Rd., +1 508 775-6600, [32].
  • Hyannis Harbor Hotel, 213 Ocean Street, [33]. Located directly on Hyannis Harbor overlooking the ferries offering 136 large well appointed lodging accommodations many with private balconies and water views, Jacuzzi and bi-level suites.

[edit] Splurge

  • Four Points by Sheraton Hyannis Resort Cape Cod, 35 Scudder Av., +1 508 775-7775, Fax +1 508 778-6423, [34]. $165+
  • Harbor House Inn, 119 Ocean St., +1 800-211-5551, Email: info@harborhouseinn.net, [35].

[edit] Get out

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