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HYANNIS
Calling Code: +1
The exclusive resort community of Hyannis perhaps
derives its greatest measure of fame from the Kennedy clan. As
early as 1925, the dynamic family began to make its mark on the
village and then the nation, and today, strengthened as it is
by tragedy, it's respected, beloved, and treasured by neighbors
in Cape Cod.
In fact, throughout Barnstable - the town which encompasses Hyannis
and six other villages - can be found landmarks and remembrances
that acknowledge the Kennedy presence. Notable among them are
the JFK Memorial, with its landscaped plaza and plaque, and the
JFK Hyannis Museum, which documents via photos and video the late
president's life and connection to the area.
Cape Cod itself, a perennial favorite with vacationers, is a peninsula
that juts 100 miles into the sea. Hyannis lies on the formation's
southern coast and looks south towards Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard. It's also the central village of Barnstable and the
largest as well, the hub of air and ferry travel in the region.
Resort status only became possible for Hyannis after the railroad
reached the area in 1854; prior to that, the town owed its livelihood
to farming, shipbuilding, and harvesting salt. The village's name,
a variation on the name Iyanno, commemorates the Indian native
who, in the late 17th century, deeded the town's land in exchange
for two pairs of pants and twenty British pounds.
To experience the region's vibrant past, make sure to explore
the Donald G. Trayser Museum, whose historic buildings and artifacts
recall the colonial era, and take in the Captain Bangs Hallet
House, a restored 19th century residence. Additional pastimes
include touring the harbor for migrating whales and a glimpse
of the Kennedy compound, visiting the Cape Cod Potato Chip Factory,
and drinking in the abundant local beauty from the Cape Cod Central
Railroad's Scenic Fun Train.
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