Barnstable: Dockside Marina
Hyannis Harbor defines the setting of Dockside Marina — its protected waters and closely packed piers give this Barnstable waterfront a distinctly maritime character. The harbor opens onto Nantucket Sound along Cape Cod’s south shore and is a principal passenger-ferry port for Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. Dockside Marina belongs to a compact harbor district of recreational boats, service vessels and waterfront businesses in Hyannis, Barnstable’s commercial center. Hyannis also has a lasting connection with President John F. Kennedy: the Kennedy family compound stands in nearby Hyannis Port, and the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum documents that association.
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Barnstable has served as the county seat of Barnstable County on Cape Cod since the county was created in 1685. Set on Cape Cod’s northern shore beside Cape Cod Bay, the village is part of the larger Town of Barnstable, whose seven villages extend from the bay to Nantucket Sound. Barnstable Harbor and its tidal marshes maintain the area’s close connection with the water. On Main Street, Sturgis Library, founded in 1867, occupies a building dating from 1644. Find related webcams across Cape Cod to build a fuller picture of Barnstable and its coastline.
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