Plus appréciés Attractions à Barnstable

Located on the second floor of the Tisbury Town Hall, the Katharine Cornell Theater is named for the great 20th-century stage actress who retired to Martha's Vineyard in the 1950s. Many of the performances are of Irish music and this small theater is the perfect intimate setting for these types of shows. There are only a handful of performances held here throughout the year, but each of them gets you in the spirit for the sounds of the Emerald Isle.

Elizabeth Lowell Park in Cotuit is a field and park maintained by the Cotuit Athletic Association. It is home to the Cape Cod Baseball League's Cotuit Kettleers team during the summer months and also hosts a variety of outdoor and athletic events throughout the year.

The Martha’s Vineyard Sharks are the 2013 champions of the Futures League. They play their home games at the Vineyard Baseball Park, alternately known as “The Shark Tank,” on the campus of Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School. The playing field was built specifically for the Sharks, and is one of only two full sized baseball diamonds on the island of Martha’s Vineyard. The ownership of the Sharks have invested $415,000 in the building of the field and improvements to the facility. Before serving as home to the Sharks, the Cape Cod League would hold a few games per season on the island.

Once a wireless receiving station named after Guglielmo Marconi, The Chatham Marconi Maritime Center operates as a museum since 2002. Focusing on the history of wireless technology, its exhibits take you through Marconi's various accomplishments in the field. The museum also offers information regarding the uses of various wireless devices in our day to day life. Explore the evolution of science and technology in the field of wireless communication as you roam around this fascinating place.

Benjamin Nye Homestead was built in 1678 and served as the residence of Benjamin Nye. The house was initially built in the shape of a saltbox and later renovated into a two storied structure in the 18th century. It is one of the oldest standing houses in the region and has on display 18th century furnishings and artifacts from the Victorian and Colonial period. They also have on display the entire genealogy of the Nye family and the building was registered under the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.

Situated among blooming daffodils, lilies and many more flowers is Sphor Gardens. Created originally Margaret and Charles D. Spohr around their house, this garden welcomes visitors all year round. Welcome the season spring with the beauty of daffodils or simply sit by the oyster pond and enjoy the cool breeze. There are also other events such as face painting, a wishing tree and many more. The place is perfect for a day out and reconnecting with your family and loved ones.