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.

Very boring, all shops pretty much sell the same souvenirs. I would suggest to come here for…read moredining, but shopping is meh.

beware of irregular sidewalk"BE CAREFUL BEFORE ENTERING"…read more The town should have a sign ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK We were touring and staying outside of Hyannis, in Dennisport, when we decided to take a look at what Main St. had to offer. It did not take but a few minutes for me to wind up with an injury from a fall due to an unvene pavement from a tree root problem. I was taken to Cape Cod hospital and treated very well. The big problem is that my injury and hematoma lasted 12 weeks. The concussion did not last that long. Being out of commission I was unable to attend summer activities with family and friends. In dealing with the town for all of this they refuse to take responsibility. The insurance company is doing what they were hired to do, but I am still left wit 3 months of pain and suffering. They claim NOBODY was ever hurt there and it was my fault that I did not look. EMS, as well as witnesses at the sight reported this happens several times a season but noting has been done to repair the situation. Be careful when traveling because although they need TOURISTS they really do not want to assist when there is a problem. Visited July 2014

AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! A FREE EVENT & FREE PARKING! Yarmouth Sand Sculpting Trail is a series of 32…read moreBeautiful & Artistic Sand Sculptures scattered all over Yarmouth in Cape Cod MA. Go see a couple or go on a quest to visit all 32 of them. The Sand Sculpting Trail is celebrating its 11th year in 2022. The Trail will be open from Memorial Day until Mid October. This is both a Summer & Fall Fun Event on the Cape. They also have a Photo Contest here too. This is a great way to see some great Outdoor Artwork & get to see & try some of the local businesses too. There's big & small Mom & Pop businesses from Ice cream & Candy Shops to Golf Courses, Restaurants Regional Banks & even Dunkin Donuts all have Sand Sculptures in front of their businesses. You can get a hard copy of where each place is located at the Visitors Bureau or just download a map on their website. Who are the Artists? Fitzy Snowman Sculpting is a nationally recognized business that is Massachusetts based & provides unique art experiences. They are best known for creating: The Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival & The Yarmouth Sand Sculpting Trail & others. Here!s the list of all 32 Sand Sculpture Sites. 1. Cape Sands Inn 2. The Cove at Yarmouth 3. Bellew Tile and Marble 4.Instant Karma 5. Route 28 Visitor Center 6. The Music Room 7. Cape Cod Irish Village 8. Seaside Cottages 9. Blue Water Resort 10. Caffé Gelato Bertini 11. Candy Co. 12. The Pancake Man 13. Dunkin' Donuts Route 28 14. Seafood Sams 15. Yarmouth Town Hall 16. John G. Sears and Son Inc. 17. Cultural Center of Cape Cod 18. Cape Cod Creamery 19. Hearth 'n Kettle Restaurant 20. Bass River Golf Course 21. Y-D Red Sox (Wilson Field) 22. Ocean Tailors 23. Rockland Trust 24. Dunkin', Station Avenue 25. Cape Cod Five 26. Today Real Estate 27. Bayberry Hills Golf Course 28. Kinlin Grover Compass 29. Strawberry Lane (Route 6A) 30. The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod 31. Just Picked Gifts 32. Route 6 Visitor Center Happy Sandy Trails to You! It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really Rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

We had fun driving around seeing what the sculptures were. We were doing it on a rainy day so at…read moresome points couldnt get out of car to get pictures. Took 6 weeks for a couple to come and do these. Some sculptures were 3 ton of sand , some were 5 and one was 15ton! It was special and brought in from New Hampshire. Cuffy's on RT 28 had three inside their place of business so you could really see them up close. Each business designed and paid for them. Dunkin doughnuts ofcourse was a cup of coffee with his hand around a doughnut! After the sculpture is finished they take elmers glue and water and spray the entire surface to keep the sculptures intact.

We were on a trip to Cape Cod and spent two days in Hyannis. One of the things I was looking…read moreforward to doing while in town was going to this museum. For me, it was a great experience. There were a lot of family photos of the whole Kennedy family, a detailed timeline of the Presidency between 1960 and 1963, and a display of the Kennedy family tree. I found all of it interesting and informative. We also saw two films about President Kennedy, one on the first floor and one on the second floor. There was also an exhibit about his brother, RFK, and another exhibit about his son, John. The first floor also has a nice gift shop with a wide variety of items to purchase.

Not necessarily a fan of the Kennedy family, but like most Brits, love history. This was…read moredisappointing. It's just pictures on walls, images of news clippings, a short film viewing, a couple bronzes, and a personal effect or two (at this point I had checked out). We had been staying with friends on Nantucket for the summer and popped into Hyannis to meet some associates for (a wonderful) dinner-this was just to pass time. The staff were very friendly.

We were here September 2022 I reviewed on trip advisor but…read moreforgot to review on this platform. This gallery was fabulous. We loved seeing all of Mr Kennedy's Art work but more importantly he was there in person signing cards and autographing artwork. What a wonderful and fun character he is. This visit was one of the highlights of our trip to Cape Cod ! We were lucky enough to purchase a piece of art from this Kennedy gallery, got our picture taken with the artist and had a truly fun and lively conversation with Mr. Kennedy. We loved him and this gallery. He truly made our trip. If you love art, artists, homemade cards, postcards, original art, posters, beautiful scenes and nostalgia this is your place to stop.

Loved this place , but it is now for lease and the original store has gone out of business.read more

Located next to the JFK memorial. A nice little spot honoring the Korean War Veterans who called…read moreCape Cod home. Lots of names engraved on the walkway, along benches. We all need to take a minute to reflect and thank the millions of Veterans who risk their lives to fight for our freedom.

To stand @ this Memorial & reflect on the fact that 5 Million soldiers and civilians lost their…read morelives during the 3-year Korean War caused me to think about how young they were taken & how their grieving families' lives were forever changed. The statue & engravings are moving, & a reminder of conflict that I wish didn't exist. The men & women in the U.S. armed forces are willing to give their all to keep us safe. Such a sobering thought.