Get away, to the where the boats leave from." Doubtful that Zac Brown was singing about Hyannis, but it is where the ferries can take you to Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard, or a variety of nowheres (ice cream cruises, booze cruises, sunset cruises, fishing charters, etc.). As the Cape's biggest "village" (technically, it's part of Barnstable town), it's where you have to go for things like Home Depot, Target, etc. But it also has a lot of restaurants and a thriving Main Street. With all of that though, it can be pretty people-ey and traffic-ey.
Features
John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum
Small museum in Hyannis not to be confused with the JFK Library
Cape Cod Beer
The Cape's original craft beer
The Melody Tent
Outdoor covered music venue
Eats
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Spanky's Clam Shack
Touristy joint right on Hyannis Harbor -
Black Cat Tavern
Touristy joint across the street from Hyannis Harbor -
Embargo
Slightly expensive tapas restaurant on Main Street in Hyannis. -
Barnstable Brewing
Grab a local beer -
Katies Homemade Ice Cream
Ice Cream spot on Main Street in Hyannis, perfect for after dinner. -
Mattakeese Wharf
Popular but a bit aged -
Anejo Hyannis
Sister location to the one in Falmouth -
Dolphin Restaurant
Barnstable Village bar/restaurant -
The West End
Locals favored dinner venue -
Baxter's
Seafood right on the harbor -
Osterville Fish Too
Patio/picnic table fish and chips