Barnstable is the name of one of the seven villages within the Town of
Barnstable, Massachusetts. The Village of Barnstable is located on the north side of the town, centered along "Old King's Highway" (
Massachusetts Route 6A), and houses the County Complex of
Barnstable County, a small business district, a working harbor, and several small beaches. The village is home to many small attractions, including Sturgis Library, the Olde Colonial Courthouse (now
Tales of Cape Cod), the Barnstable Comedy Club, and the Trayser Museum.