Hyannis is the largest city on Cape Cod, though called a village, it is the capital of the town of Barnstable, and the commercial and retail hub of Cape Cod. First settled in 1666, it has been the major port for the south side of Cape Cod, serving Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard to the south. The maritime history is exciting, including attack by the British in the War of 1812, visits of Presidents, and the annual Fegawi Race. Hyannis boasts the area's largest concentration of businesses, shops, motels, hotels, restaurants, and entertainment spots. In the Main Street and Waterfront District you'll find Hyannis Harbor, the Village Green, the JFK Hyannis Museum, the JFK Memorial Park, and much more. Hyannis is the commercial and retail Hub of Cape Cod. Renowned Hyannisport, is a part of the village of Hyannis.

Downtown Hyannis is within minutes of over 60% of the motels on Cape Cod. If you're spending only a short time on the Cape, explore this area by car or foot.

Hyannis Harbor is bustling with activity--ferries to the islands, fishing and sailing charters, and the Kennedy Monument. Main Street is home to shops, restaurants, and a few nightclubs. Hyannis Port, home to the Kennedy Compound, is a quiet & residential part of Hyannis. Craigville Beach on the Nantucket Sound, popular with younger people, is in neighboring Centerville.

When the sun goes down, the beat goes on in Hyannis. For the visitor, Hyannis offers both the excitement of a resort and the calm of a seaside village.