Sandwich (Massachusetts)

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By car

• From Boston take I-93 south to Route 3 south to the Sagamore Bridge. (Becomes Rt. 6). After the crossing Sagamore Bridge any of the first 3 exits off Route 6 leads into Sandwich.
• From Providence or points south take I-95 north to I-195 to Route 25 south to the Bourne Bridge (I-495 also becomes Route 25). At the rotary (traffic circle) on the Cape side of the bridge go almost all the way around and travel along the Canal to Route 6. Any of the first 3 exits off Route 6 leads into Sandwich. Rather than taking Route 6, you can continue straight under the Sagamore bridge on Route 6A into town.

By bus

• Plymouth & Brockton Street Railway

  phone: +1 508 771-6191
  address: 17 Elm Av., Hyannis
  Service to most Cape towns.

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Beaches

• Sandy Neck Beach

  address: Rt. 6A
  Lifeguards, food, restrooms. Six-mile barrier beach on Cape Cod Bay. Special off-road equipment is required to travel down the beach.

• Scusset Beach State Reservation

  phone: +1 508 888-0859
  address: 20 Scusset Beach Road
  1.5 miles of beachfront, 98 RV sites and 5 tent-only sites.

• Town Neck Beach

  address: Rte. 6A
  No facilities. Rocky, narrow beach at the end of the boardwalk.

Museums

• Dexter Grist Mill

  phone: +1 508 888-4910
  address: 2 Water St
  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.

• Hoxie House

  phone: +1 508 888-1173
  address: 18 Water St
  This house was built in 1637, and is probably the oldest restored house on the Cape.

• Nye Homestead and Museum

  phone: +1 508 888-4213
  address: 85 Old County Rd
  This classic saltbox was built in 1685 by Benjamin Nye.

• Sandwich Glass Museum

  phone: +1 508 888-0251
  address: 129 Main St
  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.

• Wing Fort House

  phone: +1 508 888-1540
  address: 69 Spring Hill Rd
  Built in 1641, it's the oldest house in New England continuously lived in by a single family.

Parks

• Green Briar Nature Center and Jam Kitchen

  phone: +1 508 888-6870
  address: 6 Discovery Hill Rd
  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.

• Heritage Museums & Gardens

  phone: +1 508 888-3300
  address: 67 Grove St
  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. 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.

• Sandwich Hatchery

  phone: +1 508 888-0008
  address: 164 Rte 6A
  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.

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• The Boardwalk

  address: Boardwalk Road
  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.

Tours

• Ecotourz L.L.C.

  phone: +1 774 888-1627
  address: 20 Jarves Street
  Ecotourz offers kayak and bike rentals.

• LauraJay Sportfishing Charters

  phone: +1 508 888-4033
  address: 28 Chapaquoit Way, East Sandwich
  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.

• Sandwich Farmers Market

  phone: +1 508 420-5475
  address: Old Main St
  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.

Macmancape

Budget

• Twin Acres Ice Cream Shoppe

  phone: +1 508 888-0566
  address: 21 Route 6A
  Towards the canal. Popular, but good service. Not homemeade, but many flavors. Beautiful Grounds!

• Marshland Diner

  phone: +1 508 888-9824
  address: 109 Route 6A
  Great breakfasts, also lunch and dinner. Catch their bakery next door.

• Seafood Sam's on the Canal

  phone: +1 508 888-4629
  address: 6 Coast Guard Rd

Mid-range

• Dunbar's Tea Room

  phone: +1 508 833-2485
  address: 1 Water Street
  Much more than tea. If you appreciate refinements, don't miss this lunch.

• British Beer Company

  phone: +1 508 833-9590
  address: 46 Route 6A (Old King's Highway)

Splurge

• Tomatoes Italian Grille & Bar

  address: 280C Route 130
  Traditional and creative Italian.

• Amari Bar & Ristorante

  phone: +1 508 375-0011
  address: 674 Route 6A
  Contemporary Italian. Brick oven pizza, on the pricey side.

• Bobby Byrne's Pub

  phone: +1 508 888-6088
  address: 65 Route 6A

Budget

• Shawme-Crowell State Forest

  phone: +1 508 888-0351
  address: 42 Main St
  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.

• Peter's Pond Campground & RV

  phone: +1 508 477-1775
  address: 185 Cotuit Rd

Mid-range

• Sandwich Lodge & Resort,

  phone: +1 508-888-2275
  address: 54 Route 6A
  Indoor pool, restaurant, free continental breakfast, game room and pool table. Pets allowed.

• 1750 Inn at Sandwich Center

  phone: +1 508 888-6958
  address: 118 Tupper Rd
  Bed and breakfast

• Isaiah Jones Homestead,

  phone: +1 508 888-9115
  address: 165 Main St
  A step back in time to the romantic and elegant Victorian era in this Bed and breakfast.

Splurge

• Belfry Inne and Bistro,

  phone: +1 508 888-8550
  address: 8 Jarves St
  Bed and breakfast with 7 Rooms. Fine dining in a unique old church.

• Dan'l Webster Inn,

  phone: +1 508 888-3622
  address: 149 Main St
  Luxurious and historical. Used to be a stage stop in colonial times. 53 rooms. Also offering fine dining with an outstanding wine list.

• Day trips to Plymouth and other areas of the Cape are quite worthwhile.
• The Cape Cod National Seashore on the Outer Cape is very beautiful.
• A trip eastward on Route 6A winds through a number of interesting villages and past numerous galleries and interesting shops.
• The bridges get very busy on summer Sundays. If leaving the Cape try to leave before noon or after 8PM.