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Town in Massachusetts, United States
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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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Lifeguards, food, restrooms. Six-mile barrier beach on Cape Cod Bay. Special off-road equipment is required to travel down the beach.
1.5 miles of beachfront, 98 RV sites and 5 tent-only sites.
No facilities. Rocky, narrow beach at the end of the boardwalk.
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.
This house was built in 1637, and is probably the oldest restored house on the Cape.
This classic saltbox was built in 1685 by Benjamin Nye.
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.
Built in 1641, it's the oldest house in New England continuously lived in by a single family.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Towards the canal. Popular, but good service. Not homemeade, but many flavors. Beautiful Grounds!
Great breakfasts, also lunch and dinner. Catch their bakery next door.
Much more than tea. If you appreciate refinements, don't miss this lunch.
Seafood and American food.
Traditional and creative Italian.
Contemporary Italian. Brick oven pizza, on the pricey side.
Year round, but from mid October to mid April, camping only on Th F Sa nights. Office hours 8AM-10PM daily. Over 285 campsites on 700 acres. Winterized yurts are also available year-round. Hiking, swimming, trails, cross country skiing in winter.
Indoor pool, restaurant, free continental breakfast, game room and pool table. Pets allowed.
A step back in time to the romantic and elegant Victorian era in this Bed and breakfast.
Set in 7 buildings on 4 forested acres of property, this serene Cape Cod-style hotel is within 2 miles of State Highway 6, Town Neck Beach and the Heritage Museums & Gardens. Free parking, breakfast, rooms, location and service.
Bed and breakfast with 7 rooms. Fine dining in a unique old church.
Luxurious and historical. Used to be a stage stop in colonial times. 53 rooms. Also offering fine dining with an outstanding wine list.
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.
The center of Sandwich is very walkable, but generally a car is the best way to get around.
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