Sandwich, MA | Points of Interest
Green Briar Nature Center, Thornton Burgess Museum, Heritage Museum & Gardens, Sandwich Glass Museum, Hoxie House, Dexter Grist Mill, Shawme Pond, First Parish Meeting House.
- Staying in Sandwich: Sandwich Hotels, Motels & Resorts, Sandwich Bed and Breakfasts & Inns, Sandwich Vacation Rentals
- Visiting Sandwich:About, History, Beaches, Hiking & Biking, Golf, Culture
- Town Information: Chamber of Commerce, Churches, Library
Sandwich (pop. 20,675) is Cape Cod's oldest, and one of its most picturesque towns. Located on the Upper Cape, it is convenient to attractions both on and off Cape.
Its town center boasts beautiful old homes, some of which have been converted to inns, B&Bs, shops and restaurants.
Sandwich is comprised of Forestdale, Scusset and Otis A.F.B.
Sandwich was incorporated on March 6, 1638, making it the oldest town on Cape Cod.
Glassmaking was started in Sandwich by Deming Jarves in 1825 and today, glassblowers still create magnificent works in studios along Route 6A.
- Town Neck Beach: Wood Avenue, off Route 6A
- Sandy Neck Beach: Sandy Neck Road, off Route 6A
- Wakeby Pond: South Sandwich Road (fresh water)
If you enjoy the outdoors, you'll love Sandwich. The Sandwich Boardwalk is a favorite for visitors and residents alike. The Briar Patch at Green Briar Nature Center features beautiful walking paths and gardens. Shawme-Crowell State Forest, operated by the state, offers camping and extensive hiking. The Cape Cod Canal Bike Path is a wonderful stretch for biking, walking, jogging and rollerblading. Watch the boats big and small cruise through the canal.
Get your clubs out, golfers! Sandwich is home to the Holly Ridge Golf Club (18-hole) and Sandwich Hollows Golf Club (18-hole, owned and operated by the town).
As the Cape's oldest town, it is not surprising that Sandwich is bursting with historic sites and museums including the Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen, the Thornton W. Burgess Museum, the Dexter Grist Mill, the Hoxie House, Heritage Museum and Gardens, the Sandwich Glass Museum, the Benjamin Nye Homestead & Museum and the Wing Fort House.
The Thornton W. Burgess Museum pays homage to Sandwich son, naturalist and author of Peter Rabbit, Thornton W. Burgess. The society also operates the Green Briar Nature Center which offers a wide variety of festivals (herbs, cranberries, strawberries & blueberries!), workshops, lectures and classes for children, adults and families.
You can learn about maritime history and the history of the Cape Cod Canal at the Cape Cod Canal Visitor Center at Sandwich Marina. Operated by US Army Corps of Engineers park rangers, the center features fascinating exhibits, films and hands-on exploration. They also offer an impressive schedule of walks, talks and children's programs during the summer.
If you love antiquing, you'll love Sandwich and its many quaint shops. Sandwich also has a thriving arts community and artists working in a variety of media sell their wares in shops, at shows and in studios throughout town.
Folks in Sandwich enjoy year-round activities including outdoor summer concerts at the Wing School, flea and farmers markets, but there are two highlights--the annual Holly Days holiday celebration and the SandwichFest in June featuring the (you guessed it) best sandwich in Sandwich.