Each town on Cape Cod has its own special charm-except the town of Barnstable. Barnstable, the town of seven villages, has a myriad of charm, with each village having its own distinct flavor and character. On the northside the villages of Barnstable and West Barnstable share the historic charm of Route 6A, beautiful Sandy Neck and Barnstable Harbor. Centerville, Osterville and Cotuit on the southside share Nantucket Sound and its wonderful harbors, bays, inlets and beaches. Marstons Mills, inland, has quiet ponds, recreational lakes and tree shaded neighborhoods, while Hyannis is the commercial and retail Hub of Cape Cod. Renowned Hyannisport, is a part of the village of Hyannis.

Barnstable’s numbers are impressive. Incorporated in 1639 Barnstable’s 7 villages house 40,000 people within its 60 square miles. Located just about in the middle of Cape Cod, 70 miles from Boston, Barnstable is traversed by Routes 6, 6A and 28. Barnstable has 6 marinas, 19 beaches, 5 golf courses, 12 ball fields, 6 public tennis courts, 7 libraries, 13 public schools, 6 fire stations, 11 voting precincts and several museums, historic sites and memorials. There are also private schools, a community college, a theatre, miles of walking trails and acres of conservation land.

Beyond the facilities and activities though is the varied lifestyles that are available here in Barnstable. You can live on the ocean, by a marsh, lake-side, on a scenic road, a quiet lane, a busy thoroughfare, in a close-knit neighborhood or by a woody path. You can choose from a knotty pine cabin, a New England Cape, a sprawling ranch, a modern edifice or an elegant mansion.

Yes, Barnstable offers a myriad of opportunities for a satisfying lifestyle.

Barnstable Town Facts