Hotels in Hyannis, Massachusetts

A little about Hyannis...

Hyannis is a village in the town of Barnstable, Massachusetts, on Cape Cod. It is the commercial and transportation hub of Cape Cod and was designated an urban area as a result of the 1990 census. It contains the Barnstable town offices and two important shopping districts, the historic downtown Main Street and the Rt 132 commercial district, including Cape Cod Mall and Cape Cod Potato Chips. Zayre Department Stores opened their first location on Main Street in 1956.

Hyannis is an important tourist destination and the primary ferry boat and General aviation link for passengers and freight to Nantucket Island. Hyannis provides secondary passenger access to Martha's Vineyard Island. Due to its large natural harbor, Hyannis is the largest recreational boating and second largest commercial fishing port on Cape Cod.

Be sure to allow some time to sample some of the area's fine retail shops and art galleries. In addition to the Historic Hyannis Main Street Waterfront District, we suggest investigating the 100 plus stores in the climate controlled Cape Cod Mall on Route 132 in Hyannis. There is also Cape Town Plaza, Southwind Plaza, and Festival at Hyannis along the same route as well as the wonderfully imaginative Christmas Tree Promenade. The villages of Centerville, Osterville, Cotuit, Marstons Mills and Barnstable Village present a fascinating array of local crafts and art shops as well as charming antique shops, galleries and boutiques.

First and foremost, there are 100 miles of splendid public beaches in Barnstable. On quiet north side is Sandy Neck, an eight mile long barrier beach with dunes, beach grasses and marshlands alongside Cape Cod Bay; to the south are the warm waters of Nantucket Sound and popular Craigville Beach; Kalmus Beach, where windsurfing is available; Orrin Keyes or Sea Street Beach and sheltered Veterans Beach welcome residents and tourists alike.