Hyannis, MA Road Trips

Historic Beech Tree, 599 Main Street (See Twisted Tree/Beech Bar under the Eat section). The legends and lore surrounding this English Weeping Beech are almost as enormous as the tree itself. Supposedly gifted to Barnstable in 1776 by the local British Governor as a reward for loyalty to the Crown, the tree was instructed "to be planted in the center of commerce". Later that year, coincidentally, Barnstable was the only town on the Cape that did not vote for independence. Whether the vote was a result of that gift, or due to a vicious beating of local patriot James Otis, the world will never know. Either way, the tree is now at the base of a local watering hole, so kick back and have a drink in the shade of history! (updated Jun 2018) 1 John F. Kennedy Memorial, 480 Ocean St (Next to Veterans Park Beach). (updated Jun 2018) 2 Cape Cod Maritime Museum, 135 South St, ☏ +1 508-775-1723. (updated Jun 2018) 3 John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum, 397 Main St, ☏ +1 508 790-1970. Apr 16–May 31 M–Sa 10AM–5PM, Su noon–5PM; Jun 1st–Oct 31st M–Sa 9AM–5PM, Su noon–5PM; Nov 1st–Nov 27th M–Sa 10AM–4PM, Su noon–4PM. Adults $12, seniors $10, children 8-17 & students $6, under 7 free. (updated Jun 2018)

Cape Cod Melody Tent, 21 West Main St, ☏ +1 508 775-5630. Box office noon-6PM daily. Intimate theatre in the round with a schedule of world class acts. (updated Jun 2018) The Cape Cod Potato Chip Company, 100 Breeds Hill Road, ☏ +1 888 881-CHIP (2447). M-F 9AM-5PM. Free. (updated Jun 2018) Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises, toll-free: +1-800-287-0374. Trips generally take 3½ to 4 hours. Adults $53, children $33. (updated Jun 2018)

Persy's Place, 247 Main St, ☏ +1 508 790-8200. 7AM-2PM daily. It claims to have New England's largest breakfast menu. (updated Jun 2018) Baxter's Boathouse, 177 Pleasant Street, ☏ +1 508 775-4490. From 11AM. Family-friendly fish ‘n’ chips since 1957. So close to the water you can park your boat here. (updated Jun 2018) 1 Black Cat Tavern, 165 Ocean St, ☏ +1 508 778-1233. (updated Jun 2018) Sam Diego's, Mexican Cookery and Bar, 950 Iyanough Road, ☏ +1 (508) 771-8816. (updated Jun 2018) The Twisted Tree (Beech Bar), 599 Main Street, ☏ +1 (508) 534-9876. Several restaurants combined in one location. The Twisted Tree is open year round and serves a wide assortment of fresh seafood. The Beech Bar offers a variety of drinks, as well as fresh seafood, raw bar, salads and sandwiches. Live music is often played in the courtyard during warm afternoons. $12-22. (updated Jun 2018) Roadhouse Cafe, 488 South St, ☏ +1 508 775-2386. 4PM-midnight. Elegant dining in a casual atmosphere, live jazz and piano bar. (updated Jun 2018) Colombo's Cafe & Pastries, 544 Main St, ☏ +1 508-790-5700. from 11:30AM. Stylish space offering Italian fare, an on-site bakery & a gelato bar, plus outdoor dining. (updated Jun 2018) Pain D'Avignon, 15 Hinckley Road, ☏ +1 508 778-8588. 7AM-10PM daily. Large bakery with a small French cafe attached. Located in an industrial park near the airport, but don't let that dissuade you. Nice interior atmosphere, outdoor seating in the summer, and quality baked goods.

The 19th Hole, 11 Barnstable Rd, ☏ +1 508 771-1032. Darts, pool, juke, young crowd. (updated Jun 2018) British Beer Company, 412 Main Street, ☏ +1 508 771-1776. Su-Th 11AM-11PM, F Sa 11-1AM. (updated Jun 2018) Cape Cod Beer, 1336 Phinneys Lane, ☏ +1 508 790-4200. M-F 10AM-6PM, Sa 11AM-4PM. Small brewery with attached tap room and store. One guided tour daily at 11AM. (updated Jun 2018)

Best Value Inn Cape Cod, 206 Main St, ☏ +1 508 775-5225. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 11AM. $49-499. (updated Jun 2018) Hyannis Host Inn, 614 Iyannough Road, ☏ +1 508 775-8910. (updated Jun 2018) 1 Cascade Motor Lodge, 201 Main St, ☏ +1 508 775-9717. $78-$120. (updated Jun 2018) Hostelling International Hyannis, 111 Ocean St, ☏ +1 508 775-7990. Only open May through October. Dorms $39, private rooms $89-119. (updated Jun 2018) Cape Cod Hotel (Best Western), 1470 Iyannough Road, ☏ +1 508 771-4804. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. A pet-friendly Hyannis hotel offering complimentary breakfast, complimentary WIFI, indoor heated pool, whirlpool, business center and seasonal hotel packages. From $159. (updated Jun 2018) Hampton Inn and Suites Cape Cod, 99 Route 28 (West Yarmouth), ☏ +1 508 862-9010. Complimentary hot breakfast served daily, whirlpool/spa, pool, fitness center, business center, free WiFi, free parking, coffee and tea served 24 hours, free USA Today newspaper. (updated Jun 2018) Hyannis Days Inn, 69 Route 28, ☏ +1 508 771-6100. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Complimentary continental breakfast served from 6:30 to 10:30AM. Jacuzzi, pool, fitness center, business center, complimentary WiFi, free parking, coffee and tea served 24 hours, free USA Today, HBO. (updated Jun 2018) Bayside Resort and Hotel, 225 Route 28, toll-free: +1-800-243-1114. Overlooking Lewis Bay, friendly, fun, relaxing resort. Received awards for hospitality, customer care, and cleanliness. (updated Jun 2018) 2 Anchor In, One South St, ☏ +1 508 775-0357. $149-389.

Plymouth & Brockton Street Railway, 17 Elm Ave, +1 508 771-6191. Bonanza Bus, +1-888-751-8800. 1 Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA IATA also known as Boardman/Polando Field). Cape Air, +1-800-352-0714. 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. Flies between Barnstable Municipal Airport in Hyannis and Nantucket. The seasonal CapeFLYER (+1 508 775-8504) runs once-daily during Fridays to Sundays from Boston South Station, taking just over two hours. Usually, service is between Memorial Day (late May) and Labor Day (early September). Trains terminate at 2 Hyannis Transportation Center, in the corner of Main and Central St. Steamship Authority Ferries, 65 South St, +1 508 477-8600. A traditional ferry that carries passengers and vehicles between Hyannis and Cape Cod. Hy-Line Cruises, Ocean Street Dock in Hyannis Inner Harbor +1 508 778-2600, offers high-speed catamaran passenger service between Hyannis and Martha's Vineyard.

Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority, ☏ +1-800-352-7155. Cape Cod has a pretty decent public transportation system in the summer time. There are buses from Plymouth and Brockton that run from Boston to Provincetown. The fare is about $15 each way from Boston to Hyannis, which is pretty reasonable. The buses run every hour or so. Once on the cape there is another option. The Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority as few viable options. The H2O bus goes from Hyannis to Orleans and traveling down Route 28. It takes about an hour and half from start to stop, but this is also doable. In Harwich you can catch the FLEX bus that takes you to Proviencetown. The Sealine Bus route goes west bound from Hyannis, along Route 28, until you get to Woods Hole. (Where besides a few attractions is another point to catch a ferry to Woods Hole). The Barnstable Villeger is a shuttle that goes around Hyannis. It is mainly used by locals. The b-Bus which is for residents only (Year Round or Seasonal) but is basically a bus that will pick you up at your house or apartment. Visit the Cape Cod Regional Transit website for information. The fare for all these buses is $1-2 each way. Town Taxi of Cape Cod, ☏ +1 508 775-5555. 24 hours daily.