Great finds and prices! One of a kind pieces to purchase. Classes are even offered to learn how…read moreto do it yourself. The owner is fantastic, personable and knowledgeable. Plan on frequenting often!

Way down at the end of Main St., you might miss this shop, which would be your loss if you are…read morelooking for some really unique gifts, not the same stuff all the other shops have. They also carry a very nice line of locally produced artisanal soaps lotions and salves. Will make a point of stopping in here every time we are on the cape!

My son has been taking dance here for about 3 months and my daughter took violin lessons for about…read more6 months. I am always pleased with the staff and the teachers are great! They have an incredible variety of classes for all ages abd a preschool as well! Looking forward to more dance lessons and possibly art in the future!

From the owner: At the Cape Symphony, our mission is to inspire joy. We do this through outstanding entertainment…read moreand educational programs. Cape Cod's very own professional orchestra, the Cape Symphony, performs at the Barnstable Performing Arts Center in Hyannis. From popular hits to magnificent classics, highlighting hidden gems and putting a new twist on standards, the emphasis is always on fun, surprises, and beautiful music. The Cape Symphony commitment to education for all ages includes private lessons, classes and ensembles at campuses in Barnstable and Falmouth as well as online. Its acclaimed preschool program is known for blending traditional academics with the arts. Through community outreach, the Cape Symphony brings an array of engaging programs to the Cape Cod community.

I had a lovely experience at Barnstable Pottery this week. What I love about this store is that…read moreKevin doesn't try to hide the process. Right when you walk in, you see 4 wheels set up. Then as you walk around the store, you can see pottery at all stages of its production. Bonus for me: the day I was there, Kevin was talking to his high school art teacher who inspired him to go into this field. It was so nice to see the mentor/mentee relationship, and from their conversation is sounds like Kevin is paying this forward with some youngins. The pottery is lovely, but the best places are all about the people behind the art, and Barnstable Pottery is one of those places.

On a sunny Sunday I was taking a slow, meandering trip back to Boston when we stumbled upon this…read morequaint little studio on 6A in Barnstable. Now I, being a fan, enthusiast and novice artist myself always have a special place in my heart for a pottery studio. When I walked in with my two partners in crime, we found the studio owner sitting at one of 4 wheels trimming pieces and enjoying the wonderful sunny day. There was a basset hound lounging on the floor and a charming woman keeping him company. Walking in you are immediately at ease, listening to the fountain made of thrown pieces and other parts as it playfully blows to each part. There are combination pieces making castles of all sizes in addition to other functional pieces. Mugs, vases, bowls, other little jars and containers. The castles themselves were impressive and obviously he has a considerable amount of time vested in each. I had even seen a bowl I was sure was hand build slab work but low and behold it was a huge, shallow bowl that had obvious signs of thrown work. There were even small oil lamps he had thrown and built. I almost regret not purchasing anything. Then we got to talking. He was welcoming and laid back almost as you would expect anyone to be who enjoys cape life. He was full of knowledge about all sorts of other things and even directed us to great lunch spots and a coffee house he raved about in the village. We had to have chatted for over an hour while admiring the style of his art that surrounded us. As we were hurrying out the door to get to the coffee shop before it close, we promised to be back. And next time I am NOT leaving empty handed.

This is a great find! It's just behind Main Street. There were four artists showing. Jewelry, glass…read moreblowing, pastels and oil. All were reasonably priced (that's coming from my San Francisco lens) if I wasn't embarking on becoming a gypsy, I definitely would have bought a piece or two. This place is well worth a stop in, then open your wallet and buy something!

From the owner: Original oil and pastel paintings, hand blown glass from local artists, and beautiful hand wrought…read morejewelry presented in a comfortable casual Cape Cod setting. Gallery Artrio specializes in fine art by local award-winning and nationally recognized artists. You'll find exceptional work on our walls, on our shelves, and even on the lawn in the busy summer season.  And there is always an artist on hand to greet you and chat!

Perfect place to work out, sauna, and a swim. I feel refreshed and ready to start my day. Totally…read morerecommend. Bonus; have lunch or play a game of golf and ...... enjoy a show at the Melody Tent, directly across the street.

owner of the gym is very professional and the gym is always clean and well put together.read more

I've had previous good experiences here but today, my massage therapist arrived late for what was…read moresupposed to be a 90 minute massage. I ended up with a 60 minute massage but I didn't mind because I figured they would be running late for the rest of the day if they honored the 90 minutes. However, they tried to charge me for 90 minutes just hoping I'd let it go- I couldn't believe it. I was so disappointed with how the owner handled this. I will not return.

First it should be noted that the price is 40$, not 35$- still a good price, but with that and a…read moretip for your massage therapist you should be spending about $50 for an hour massage. As for the experience itself, it was quite pleasant! The atmosphere of the institute is well cultivated, warm and welcoming with a comfortable waiting area, friendly and cheerful staff, and the massage rooms are similarly comfortable and relaxing. I have never gotten a professional massage before so I cannot compare it to a massage by a student, but overall it was relaxing and enjoyable. The student was very friendly and seemed to have gone over the form I filled out regarding preferences in my massage- the only mistake she made was I indicated pain in my left shoulder blade, and she instead focused on my right shoulder blade throughout the massage. I could have mentioned it but I was in far too much of a relaxed daze to bother, and overall it was not a big deal. After my massage I had to wait for an hour while my friend who I came with got hers, and they let me doze on their waiting room couch. I heard and saw many staff and what seemed like regular patients come in and out, everyone seemed happy, content, and generally in a great mood. Finally, while the massage session itself was great experience, in the days after I did not feel like the regular aches and pains in my back and shoulders had lessened. This could have been due to a variety of reasons. There is a disclaimer on the forms you sign that states all students are in different stages of study, which may have had something to do with it. Overall I would recommend this institute as a cheaper alternative to a professional massage, though be aware you will not have the same results as a professional massage.

A must visit for eclectic treasures. Super kind staff I have shopped here often…read more Today I dropped a T-shirt from another store. It was still there!! Thankful....

Stopped here on a day trip in the Cape. We had gone to other stores first and regretted it because…read morethe prices and inventory here were the best that we saw in town! It took a ton of self control to not buy the big shark statues which were so reasonably priced compared to other stores in the area. The shopkeeper (possibly owner?- extremely friendly blonde woman) was so sweet and gave us recommendations for places to explore based on our experience. She also saw I was wearing a Jaws shirt, and showed us this awesome shark hat that I ended up buying. We will definitely be back!