Barnstable
Hyannis is the most well-known of Barnstable’s seven villages. Locals often think of it as "the city" because of its size, its shopping opportunities and restaurants, its busy airport and respected medical community. Visitors may first think of the Kennedys and their summer compound, which lend a romantic air. Capture some of Camelot by visiting the JFK Museum and Memorial. Hyannis’ harbor bustles with ferry traffic and other boats. It can be fun to spend a vicarious hour just watching people come and go. Venture beyond Hyannis and there is still more to explore in Barnstable. If the water on the town’s Cape Cod Bay side is too cold, explore the dunes on Sandy Neck or go south to Nantucket Sound and take a dip off Craigville Beach. Stop in Cotuit and visit the Cahoon Art Museum celebrating the work of Cape Cod artists Ralph and Martha Cahoon. Marstons Mills, Osterville and Centerville are worth exploring for their scenery as well as their uniqueness. Rte 6A through West Barnstable and Barnstable has a colonial flavor with its beautifully maintained antique homes and tree-lined borders.  For more information visit...www.Hyannis.com
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Dennis
Once part of Yarmouth, Dennis has been a town since 1793, named for its first minister, Josiah Dennis. Early in the town’s history, residents farmed and whaled near shore. Clipper ships were built at the Shiverick Shipyard. In the twentieth century, Dennis became known for its Cape Playhouse, which holds the distinction of being the country’s oldest summer theater. Over the years, theatergoers have seen such stars as Bette Davis and Henry Fonda perform. Cape Museum of Fine Arts exhibits work by artists connected to the Cape. Visitors may opt to climb the 38 steps of Scargo Tower, 160 feet above sea level, for panoramic views all the way to Provincetown. Many hiking and fishing opportunities can be seen from this vantage point. Dennis also has beaches along Cape Cod Bay and Nantucket Sound, perhaps the most well-known being Corporation Beach. The Cape Cod Rail Trail begins in town, running all the way to Wellfleet.  For more information visit...www.DennisChamber.com

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Yarmouth
The town of Yarmouth has two distinct faces: the south side is pure vacation with mini-golf avenues, souvenir shops and other amusements, the north side along Rte 6A is quietly historic with sea captain’s homes and homes with distinct architectural styles such as Cape, Gingerbread and Federal. These beautiful buildings reflect Yarmouth’s lucrative shipping past. The town’s tourist industry began with the arrival of the railroad in the 1800s. There’s something for every mood. After a game of mini-golf, take a swim at one of the town’s fifteen saltwater beaches or try freshwater if you’re so inclined. Visit Hallet’s in Yarmouthport during the summer for an ice cream or the Edward Gorey House honoring the late artist and writer, known for his Victorian-style work with a dark flair.  For more information visit...www.Yarmouthcapecod.com
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