Sandwich

Sandwich is on Cape Cod in Massachusetts at the east end of the Cape Cod Canal, and includes the villages of East Sandwich and Forestdale. It is the oldest town on the Cape, settled in 1637. Sandwich is famous for the glassware produced here in the 1800s. It is also home to numerous gift and antique stores, art galleries, and rare book stores.

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21 places

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Dexter Grist Mill

A working 17th-century grist mill on Shawme Pond, which offers tours (with very knowledgable guides) and fresh corn meal. Be sure to fill up your water bottles at the fresh water fountain nearby and feed the ducks on the pond. Watch for the huge turtle.

Open daily 10AM-4PM in summer, limited hours Sep-Oct

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Green Briar Nature Center and Jam Kitchen

This non-profit educational is not just for the kids. Some fantastic jams, jellies, relishes and pickles are made and sold here. Preserves are slow-cooked in oldest commercial solar-cooking operation in the country. Try the peaches in brandy.

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Heritage Museums & Gardens

The gardens on the 100-acre grounds are always beautiful, with over 1,000 varieties of plants, featuring extensive collections of rhododendrons, hydrangeas and day lilies. Museums have exhibits of antique cars, American history, Native history, folk art (including basket making and scrimshaw), and a 1908 Charles Looff carousel. A windmill built in 1800 is also on the grounds. Various special exhibits, events, programs, performances and reenactments are also scheduled. Gardens Aglow - Thanksgiving to Christmas, 4:30PM-8:30PM. "Hidden Hollow" is the children's interactive outdoor area. New in 2015, an outdoor adventure featuring zip lines through the trees called The Adventure Park at Heritage. This is the only extra charge part of Heritage; all other areas, museums and carousel included. Reservations recommended for the Adventure Park, where fees run from $33 to $43. [ Combo tickets available] which include the other areas. Free handicapped accessible trams with wheelchair lifts can take you between museums on the wooded grounds. Best time to see thousands of rhododendrons in bloom is late May through early June. Summer time features many hydrangeas and day lilies.

mid-Apr to mid-Oct: 9AM-5PMAdults $18, age 3-11 $7. Under 2, free. Active duty military get in free with up to 5 family members from Memorial Day through Labor Day as part of Blue Star Museum program. MTA teachers are admitted free from mid-April to mid-October. AAA discounts available from mid-April to mid-October

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Hoxie House

This house was built in 1637, and is probably the oldest restored house on the Cape.

Jun to mid-Oct: daily 10AM-5PM

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Sandwich Glass Museum

Glass blowing demonstrations here and in many other glass artists around town. Sandwich boasts several other fine glass artists such as David McDermott and Michael Magyar. Michael Magyar is also known around town for his "Giants", large illuminated sculptures seen lining Route 6A during the Christmas season.

Feb Mar: 9:30AM–4PM; Apr–Dec: 9:30AM–5:00PMAdults $10, kids 6-14 $2, 6 & under free

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Sandwich Hatchery

See the stages of fish and feed them. Run by the State Division of Fisheries & Wildlife, they don't have enough staff to offer tours, so your visit will be self-guided.

Daily 9AM-3PMFree

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Sandy Neck Beach

Lifeguards, food, restrooms. Six-mile barrier beach on Cape Cod Bay. Special off-road equipment is required to travel down the beach.

Parking $10

The Boardwalk

A cool raised boardwalk across Mill Creek to the dunes at Town Neck Beach. Boards are purchased by folks who specify the lettering on them. Parking available.

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Town Neck Beach

No facilities. Rocky, narrow beach at the end of the boardwalk.

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Wing Fort House

Built in 1641, it's the oldest house in New England continuously lived in by a single family.

Jun 15-Sep 15: Tue-Sat 10AM-4PM

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Dunbar's Tea Room

Much more than tea. If you appreciate refinements, don't miss this lunch.

11AM-4:30PM, dinner Fri Sat nights$8-12

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LauraJay Sportfishing Charters

31' Custom Duffy Sportfisherman leaving from Sandwich Harbor on the Cape Cod Canal. 1-6 person trips, 1/2 or full day. Experienced crew targeting Striped Bass, Blues, Cod, and Giant Bluefin Tuna.

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Marshland Diner

Great breakfasts, also lunch and dinner. Catch their bakery next door.

6AM-8PM daily

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Sandwich Farmers Market

Browse and buy locally grown and/or produced goods such as: produce, organic vegetables, fruits, honey, eggs, breads, cheeses, oils, vinegar, pastries, live lobsters, potted plants, cut flowers, herbs, soaps/lotions, canned goods, crafts, art, gifts and souvenirs.

Jun 12-Oct 16: Tue 9AM-1PMFree

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