Sights and landmarks in Sandwich

Sights and landmarks in Sandwich

1. See

   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

2. See

   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.

3. See

   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-5PM·Adults $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

4. See

   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

5. See

   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–5:00PM·Adults $10, kids 6-14 $2, 6 & under free

6. See

   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-3PM·Free

7. See

   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

8. See

   Town Neck Beach

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

9. See

   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

10. See

    Nye Homestead and Museum

    This classic saltbox was built in 1685 by Benjamin Nye.

    Jun 15-Sep 15: Tue-Sat 10AM-4PM·$5

11. See

    Scusset Beach State Reservation

    1.5 miles of beachfront, 98 RV sites and 5 tent-only sites.

    Parking $14/20 (MA resident/non)

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Sandwich (CC BY-SA 4.0).