JFK Memorial in Hyannis, Hyannis

#8 among attractions in Hyannis

Historical place, Memorial

Map

Facts and practical information

The John F. Kennedy Memorial is located on Ocean Street in Hyannis, Massachusetts. It overlooks Lewis Bay, where President Kennedy often sailed throughout his life while in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts. It consists of a large stone wall with two bronze medallions, one of President Kennedy's bust profile on the front facing the bay and the other of the Great Seal of the United States on the back, a reflecting pool and fountain, a large concrete terrace, and landscaping. The fountain is lit from the bottom of the reflecting pool, invoking the John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame at Arlington National Cemetery. Inscribed around the reflecting pool is a quote from President Kennedy's Radio and Television Report to the American People on the State of the National Economy on August 13, 1962: "I believe it is important that this country sail and not lie still in the harbor." ()

Coordinates: 41°38'31"N, 70°16'43"W

Address

480 Ocean StMid Cape (Hyannis Port)Hyannis 02601 United States

Contact

Website

Social media

Add

Hyannis

Day trips

JFK Memorial in Hyannis – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Twin Brooks Golf Course, John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum, Cape Cod Maritime Museum, Cape Cod Melody Tent.

0.9 miW
41°38'37"N • 70°17'47"W
Twin Brooks Golf Course, Hyannis
24 min walk • Golf, Outdoor activities
0.8 miN
Museum, Specialty museum
John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum, Hyannis
20 min walk • The John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum is a historical museum located at 397 Main Street Hyannis, Massachusetts. The museum includes a thematic panorama of photographs, archival films, artifacts, text panels, and oral histories of John F. Kennedy and his family.
0.7 miN
Museum, Military museum, History museum
Cape Cod Maritime Museum, Hyannis
18 min walk • Cape Cod Maritime Museum is a maritime museum at 135 South Street in Hyannis, Massachusetts with a focus on Cape Cod's maritime history, boat building, yachting, and nautical art.
1.1 miW
Concerts and shows, Music venue, Entertainment
Cape Cod Melody Tent, Hyannis
28 min walk • Cape Cod Melody Tent is a South Shore Playhouse Associates-owned tent theater located in Hyannis, Massachusetts, in the county of Barnstable. Affiliated with the South Shore Music Circus, these are the only two continuously-operated tent theaters in the round in the United States. It is a seasonal venue that runs May through September.
0.6 miSW
Lighthouse
Hyannis Rear Range Light, Hyannis
17 min walk • The Hyannis Rear Range Light, also known as the Hyannis Harbor Light, was a lighthouse and, for part of its life, one of a pair of range lights adjacent to Hyannis Harbor.
0.6 miN
41°39'0"N • 70°16'26"W
Hyannis Marina, Hyannis
16 min walk • Sailing, Marina
~920 ftS
41°38'22"N • 70°16'41"W
Hyannis Yacht Club, Hyannis
5 min walk • Sailing, Marina, Restaurant
1 miNW
Museum, History museum
Zion Union Heritage Museum, Hyannis
25 min walk • The Zion Union Heritage Museum is a museum dedicated to African American and Cape Verdean American history that is located in Hyannis, Massachusetts. It opened in 2008.
0.5 miN
Harbor
Hyannis Harbor, Hyannis
13 min walk • Hyannis Harbor is a small natural harbor located in the village of Hyannis in the town of Barnstable, Massachusetts.
1.3 miNE
41°39'30"N • 70°15'58"W
Wild Animal Lagoon, Hyannis
34 min walk • Game and entertainment center, Mini golf
0.7 miNW
Greek Revival architecture
Capt. Oliver Bearse House, Hyannis
18 min walk • The Captain Oliver Bearse House was a historic house in the Hyannis village of Barnstable, Massachusetts. Built c. 1841, it was a fine example of Greek Revival architecture, built for a prominent local ship's captain. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to JFK Memorial in Hyannis?

Nearby attractions include Hyannis Yacht Club, Hyannis (5 min walk), Hyannis Harbor, Hyannis (13 min walk), McKeon Park, Hyannis (13 min walk), Hyannis Marina, Hyannis (16 min walk).