Barnstable, MA Road Trips
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Trip Routes
1
Longest Drive
103.4 mi
Worcester, MA
Quickest Drive
2h 11m
Worcester, MA
Plan Around Barnstable, MA
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Barnstable, MA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
49,232
Median Income
$97,348
Median Home Value
$559,200
Median Age
48.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Barnstable, MA at a Glance
Founded
1637
Elevation
36 ft
Area
76 mi²
Sister Cities
Notable People from Barnstable, MA
A sampling of people born in Barnstable, MA.
Mercy Otis Warren
1728–1814
American writer
James Otis
1725–1783
lawyer in colonial Massachusetts (1725-1783)
Andy Hallett
1975–2009
American actor and singer (1975–2009)
Marnie Schulenburg
1984–2022
American actress
Caroline Kepnes
1976
American writer
Isaac Dunbar
2003
American singer-songwriter
Kellan Grady
1997
American basketball player
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Barnstable, MA.
Sandy Neck Light
lighthouse in Massachusetts, United States
Adams-Crocker-Fish House
United States historic place
Ancient Burying Ground
historic cemetery in Centerville, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Barnstable County Courthouse
historic courthouse
Capt. Rodney J. Baxter House
Barnstable, Massachusetts, NRHP-listed
Col. Charles Codman Estate
historic house in Massachusetts, United States
Hyannis Armory
historic building in Hyannis, Massachusetts, United States
Marstons Mills Hearse House and Cemetery
historic cemetery in Barnstable County, Massachusetts
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Traveler Guide to Barnstable, MA
Barnstable is in Massachusetts on Cape Cod. The Town of Barnstable includes seven villages. Each village has unique and significant cultural and historical qualities. Barnstable was the first place to be settled on Cape Cod; in 1639. Several Crocker family houses and farms from that period still exist today.
1 Barnstable Village and West Barnstable, are on the north side and has a working harbor and several small beaches. 2 West Barnstable is on the north side, and is primarily residential. The West Barnstable Train Station is the only operating train station left on the Cape. 3 Centerville , on the south side, is mostly residential and has beautiful beaches. 4 Osterville is on the south side, is residential, with a charming town center and a coast that includes inlets and harbors for boating and fishing. 5 Hyannis is the town's commercial district including town offices and several shopping malls. Hyannis has a fine harbor and is also a fishing village. The harbor provides ferry access to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Islands. The regional airport and bus terminal are also here. 6 Marstons Mills is primarily residential and is on Route 28. 7 Cotuit is a village on a peninsula on the south side with several small beaches.
Please see village of Hyannis guide, it's the commercial center of Cape Cod and is home to the most transportation options, the largest hospital, and the largest mall. Many see the villages of Barnstable as separate towns, with Hyannis as the largest "city" on the Cape.
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