The Upper Cape Cod town of Sandwich (pop. 19, 000) includes
Forestdale, Scusset and Otis A.F.B.
:: Sandwich
Points of Interest
Bay beaches, Heritage Museums &
Gardens, Sandwich Glass Museum, Hoxie House, Thornton Burgess Museum, Shawme
Pond, First Parish Meeting House, Green Briar Nature Center.
About Sandwich
Sandwich (inc. 1638)
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 and surrounding areas contain numerous beautiful old homes, some of
which have been converted to bed and breakfasts. Sandwich makes a perfect stay
or stop for those interested in history, antiques (Historic Old Kings Highway,
or Rte. 6A, begins here), architecture, or glassmaking (see attractions below),
and/or those who prefer bayside, calmer beaches.
Heritage Museums & Gardens
in Sandwich houses beautiful gardens, antique cars and all types of
Americana.
History
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. Sandwich is a town which retains
the charm of yesterday and yet is very much in the 90's. Being only an hour
from Boston it has become somewhat of a commuter town with many of its
residents making the daily round-trip to Boston.
Beaches
Town Neck Beach and Sandy
Neck Beach.
Fresh water: Wakeby Pond
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