Planning a Trip

Getting There

After crossing either the Bourne or Sagamore bridge, head east on Route 6 or 6A. The Sagamore Bridge will get you closer to your destination. Route 6A passes through West Barnstable and Barnstable Village; Exit 6 (Rte. 132) off Route 6 leads to Hyannis.

You can fly into Hyannis, and there is good bus service from Boston and New York.

The Sea Line (tel. 800/352-7155) makes a circuit of Barnstable, Mashpee, and Falmouth, Monday through Saturday, and the fare is a reasonable $1 to $4 (depending on the distance); children 5 and under ride free. The Hyannis Area Trolley (tel. 800/352-7155 or 508/385-1430) covers two loops -- the Route 132 malls and the Main Street/waterfront area -- every half-hour from 10am to 9pm from late June to early September. Rates are $1for adults, 50¢ for seniors, and free for children under 6.

Visitor Information

For information, contact the Hyannis Area Chamber of Commerce, 1481 Rte. 132, Hyannis, MA 02601 (tel. 877/492-6647 or 508/362-5230; fax 508/362-9499; www.hyannis.com), which is open Monday through Saturday 9am to 5pm, Sunday 10am to 2pm; or the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, routes 6 and 132 (just off the Exit 6 eastbound ramp), Hyannis, MA 02601 (tel. 888/332-2732; fax 508/362-2156; www.capecodchamber.org), open year-round, mid-April to mid-November daily 9am to 5pm; mid-November to mid-April Monday through Saturday 10am to 4pm.