1. Tour the Cape Cod Potato Chip factory in Hyannis and learn how the famous chips are made. Tours are free and self-guided. The factory is open for tours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
2. Try out a "vacation in a pint" with a free tour of Cape Cod's Hyannis-based brewery, Cape Cod Beer. The company hosts one tour a day at 11 a.m., Monday through Saturday. Plus--free beer tastings!
3. Take a ride on the Hyannis-Area Trolley and explore the area for free, provided by the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority. The trolley runs from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. until Sept. 3. and travels from Main Street down Sea Street, Ocean Street and the Ocean Street Docks.
4. Go window shopping on Main Street Hyannis and enjoy a variety of street-performers, sights and people.
5. Brush up on history and pay your respects to Korean War veterans and John F. Kennedy at the Veterans Memorial Park, located just a short drive from Main Street shops. The park also has a playground, beach and picnic tables.
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