Michael K. Aselton Memorial Park, located in Hyannis, is peaceful and beautiful. It's a lovely…read moreplace to relax and meditate.

Gateway to the sea…read more Hyannis Harbor is frequently called to Gateway to the Sea. A bit of hyperbole perhaps since there are lots of other ways to get to the sea on Cape Cod but there is no mistaking that Hyannis does indeed have a nice harbor. One of the nicest area along the harbor is a little park named after Michael Aselton, a police officer that died in the line of duty in 1983. The park was officially dedicated in 1996 and includes a few walking trails, benches and of course some view lovely views. The park is located right next to the Hyannis Maritime Museum and the one and a half mile long Hyannis Kennedy Legacy Trail runs right through the park. A nice park in a very nice place dedicated and named after someone who sacrificed all in the line of duty.

Still a favorite of ours! I recommend bringing chairs to place in the ample shade as most tables…read moreand benches are in direct sunlight.

Hidden gem for toddlers and young kids! It's my new favorite playground in Cape Cod. The splash pad…read moreis a huge hit with lots of water features to keep little ones entertained. There is a connected playground with areas for 2-5 year olds and 5-10 year olds. Really fun and interactive features like pirate ships, spinning features, and slides. The entire play area is rubber so you don't have to worry about falls or wood chips. There is a nice grassy and shaded area in the middle to set up chairs and a picnic. A few tables are available but with no shade. You are also next to a dog park, hiking trails, basketball courts, baseball fields, and tennis courts. There is something for the entire family. Highly recommend!

Nice place to walk. Loved walking along the sand dunes. One day a loon that had migrated from up…read morenorth! The next we enjoyed powerful waves.

It was pretty nice they had Geese poop all over the place but that was fine the swings were loud…read morebut would come here again because of location2.5stars

We were driving around and decided to get out to walk to see the bay views and stumbled upon this…read morememorial. Very quiet and peaceful area with space to gather thoughts. The spot is well taken care of and clean and there's a little house stand to purchase a memorial hat. If you walk a little further down you'll also come across a Vietnam War Memorial. Nice area!

Beautiful stop in Downtown Hyannis right off the main strip. Free parking at the memorial but the…read morebeach next to it you do have to pay for parking during the summer. It's a close walk to the island ferry

Located in a beautiful spot, the Veterans Memorial is a great tribulation to John F. Kennedy,…read moreVietnam, and the Korean War. It's very well displayed and put together, making the experience worth it. The park is kept up nicely, clean, and tidy all around. A small parking lot and the main lot towards the beach connected to it, providing even more space. It's always important to reflect on history, and this is one of them.

Beautiful complex. It looks like it was built recently. There are 2 rinks for skating/hockey…read more They also have a snack bar and lots of seating, including some "inside" heated seating. There is a decent sized parking lot too. It's also not crazy cold here - which is nice.

A harbor light…read more Back in the early part of the 19th century most towns and harbors couldn't afford a real lighthouse so they usually just stuck a big lantern in someone's window to warn the passing ships of the land. Obviously that wasn't the best solution and as the country grew the need for real lighthouses grew along with it. By the middle of the 19th century the town of Hyannis on Cape Cod was becoming a busy shipping port so in 1849 it was decided that a lighthouse should be constructed. It was 43 feet tall and had a 5th order Fresnel Lens. The light worked well but in 1885 it was decided to add another lighthouse in front of the original to have two lights. This was a fairly popular idea at the time but never worked as intended and just ended up confusing the passing ships. The front light was soon removed and the original light was finally deactivated in 1929. The lighthouse is still standing and looks a whole lot like it did when it was built. It is now on private land but great views can be had from the Nantucket Ferry that passes only a short distance from the lighthouse.

Local find. 10 minutes walk from our hotel but hard to find…read more In the middle of a residential neighborhood sits a small lighthouse. Walk in different directions until we found a sign leading to the closest spot you can get to see it.

Like any beach in the Cape, this was a great stop. We came here during the early evening, which was…read morefree. There is plenty of sand room to fit enough people. The view is lovely, with houses nearby and Lewis Bay, seeing across the body of water. It can be windy on some days, as happened during our visit. Luckily, there were no significant incidents, but keep that in mind. There is a lot of parking space at Kalmus, which also connects to the other three beaches. In the parking lot, there is a snack bar and also a bathroom.

Very nice beach. Parking is 25.00 but it allows access to other beaches and in and out travel.read more

This is a decent stop, to get a nice view of the water leading out to Lewis Bay. The walk isn't too…read morelong from the parking lot, with overgrown plants almost covering the path, causing a hassle, especially after it rains. Thankfully though, it's not covered the whole way. It would be great to see some maintenance done at Chase Brook Park, because it will make the experience much better and enjoyable.

Located not too far from Chase, is Mill Creek. The paths have very minor overgrown sections, but…read morenothing compared to Chase. Since this is bigger and more room, there are benches along with picnic tables provided. The view is beautiful at the viewpoint, having a much clearer visibility all around the river leading to Lewis Bay. I'm pretty thrilled to see how great this park is, despite some very minor upgrades that need to be addressed. Take note, the bridge at the viewpoint may be slippery, due to heavy rain.