Perfect Cape Cod Retreat Guidebook
Town information
Enjoy a quintessential Cape Cod town that is 1 hour and 10 minutes from Boston!
There are several attractions in Sandwich, including Heritage Museums and Gardens, the Wing Fort House, the Sandwich Glass Museum, the Thornton Burgess Museum, Hoxie House (the oldest house on Cape Cod), the Daniel Webster Inn, the Dexter Grist Mill (the oldest mill on Cape Cod), the Sandwich Friends (Quaker) Meetinghouse (the oldest in North America), and Shawme Lake. Sandwich is home to numerous art galleries, as well as rare book and antique stores. Many of these attractions are found within the Town Hall Square Historic District and Jarvesville Historic District within the town. Sandwich is also home to a major portion of Otis Air National Guard Base, including half the land that the runways are on.
Boardwalk in Sandwich
The Sandwich boardwalk is located in downtown and leads to the Town Beach on Cape Cod Bay. It is a popular tourist attraction and was elected by National Geographic in July 2010 as one of the top ten boardwalks in the United States. It is 1,350 feet long, from Scorton Creek to the Cape Cod Canal, and crossing the Creek Mill and the marsh.
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Sandwich
Enjoy a quintessential Cape Cod town that is 1 hour and 10 minutes from Boston!
There are several attractions in Sandwich, including Heritage Museums and Gardens, the Wing Fort House, the Sandwich Glass Museum, the Thornton Burgess Museum, Hoxie House (the oldest house on Cape Cod), the Daniel Webster Inn, the Dexter Grist Mill (the oldest mill on Cape Cod), the Sandwich Friends (Quaker) Meetinghouse (the oldest in North America), and Shawme Lake. Sandwich is home to numerous art galleries, as well as rare book and antique stores. Many of these attractions are found within the Town Hall Square Historic District and Jarvesville Historic District within the town. Sandwich is also home to a major portion of Otis Air National Guard Base, including half the land that the runways are on.
Boardwalk in Sandwich
The Sandwich boardwalk is located in downtown and leads to the Town Beach on Cape Cod Bay. It is a popular tourist attraction and was elected by National Geographic in July 2010 as one of the top ten boardwalks in the United States. It is 1,350 feet long, from Scorton Creek to the Cape Cod Canal, and crossing the Creek Mill and the marsh.
Wineries & Breweries
Enjoy locally brewed beer and enjoy some bar snacks and premade sandwiches, or bring your own food, or get your beer to go! It's a beautiful location and a lot of fun. We recommend calling for reservations!
https://treehousebrew.com/visiting-sandwich
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Tree House Brewing Company - Cape Cod
98 Town Neck RoadEnjoy locally brewed beer and enjoy some bar snacks and premade sandwiches, or bring your own food, or get your beer to go! It's a beautiful location and a lot of fun. We recommend calling for reservations!
https://treehousebrew.com/visiting-sandwich
This winery is absolutely adorable! You will love to relax on their beautiful property and sample the local wines. We recommend doing the flights to you can have a little taste of each. It's in Falmouth and 24 minutes from the house. While there, take a chance to enjoy the sunsets over the water in Falmouth (not a common view in Massachusetts!).
https://capecodwinery.com/
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Domaine viticole Cape Cod
4 Oxbow RdThis winery is absolutely adorable! You will love to relax on their beautiful property and sample the local wines. We recommend doing the flights to you can have a little taste of each. It's in Falmouth and 24 minutes from the house. While there, take a chance to enjoy the sunsets over the water in Falmouth (not a common view in Massachusetts!).
https://capecodwinery.com/
Another great brewery with local beer, located in nearby Hyannis! It's a fun town with lots to see and do. This brewery is fantastic!
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Brasserie Barnstable
485 W Main StAnother great brewery with local beer, located in nearby Hyannis! It's a fun town with lots to see and do. This brewery is fantastic!
Naukabout Brewery and Taproom
13 Lake AveBeaches
Sandy Neck beach is our favorite beach. It's 12 minutes from the house (note: it is located in West Barnstable). There's a food stand with plenty of options. There is plenty of parking, but call ahead of time to ensure there is space. Parking is $25/day.
https://www.town.barnstable.ma.us/sandyneckpark/default.aspx
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Sandy Neck Beach (plage de sable au col)
Sandy Neck beach is our favorite beach. It's 12 minutes from the house (note: it is located in West Barnstable). There's a food stand with plenty of options. There is plenty of parking, but call ahead of time to ensure there is space. Parking is $25/day.
https://www.town.barnstable.ma.us/sandyneckpark/default.aspx
Scorton Neck Beach
Another great beach in the area to check out!
East Sandwich beach is yet another great nearby beach. It's located about 12 - 14 minutes from the house.
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East Sandwich Beach
N Shore BlvdEast Sandwich beach is yet another great nearby beach. It's located about 12 - 14 minutes from the house.
Ice cream
We love Penguin's ice cream. It has so many delicious ice cream flavors, and there are plenty of picnic tables to enjoy outdoors. It's also located within 5 minutes of the house
Penguin’s Ice Cream Factory
289 Cotuit RoadWe love Penguin's ice cream. It has so many delicious ice cream flavors, and there are plenty of picnic tables to enjoy outdoors. It's also located within 5 minutes of the house
Who isn't going to enjoy an ice cream sandwich while vacationing in Sandwich!!! We love their ice cream and huge ice cream sandwiches and sundaes.
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Ice Cream Sandwich
66 MA-6AWho isn't going to enjoy an ice cream sandwich while vacationing in Sandwich!!! We love their ice cream and huge ice cream sandwiches and sundaes.
Food scene
If you're looking for delicious seafood with a view, Fisherman's View is one of our favorite seafood restaurants. It's about 15 - 20 minutes from our home.
https://www.fishermensview.com/
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Fishermen's View Seafood Market & Restaurant
20 Freezer RdIf you're looking for delicious seafood with a view, Fisherman's View is one of our favorite seafood restaurants. It's about 15 - 20 minutes from our home.
https://www.fishermensview.com/
Check out Off the Grid for a yummy burger or BBQ. This is relaxed, informal dining (it's a food truck with outdoor seating/picnic tables).
https://www.offthegridcapecod.com/
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Off The Grid Bbq
91 MA-6ACheck out Off the Grid for a yummy burger or BBQ. This is relaxed, informal dining (it's a food truck with outdoor seating/picnic tables).
https://www.offthegridcapecod.com/
The Brown Jug is a cute little sandwich shop that also offers brick-oven pizza Thursdays through Sundays. We love this spot for the delicious food, imported goods, and the relaxed outdoor patio area.
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The Brown Jug
155 Main StThe Brown Jug is a cute little sandwich shop that also offers brick-oven pizza Thursdays through Sundays. We love this spot for the delicious food, imported goods, and the relaxed outdoor patio area.
Hometown Juice offers all freshly squeezed juices, smoothies, acai bowls, and a few lunch options. We love coming here for the smoothies.
https://www.hometownjuicebar.com/
Hometown Juice & Co
331 Cotuit RoadHometown Juice offers all freshly squeezed juices, smoothies, acai bowls, and a few lunch options. We love coming here for the smoothies.
https://www.hometownjuicebar.com/
We love the Chart Room at Crosby's for and relaxed waterfront dining and great seafood. It's 15 minutes from the house and is located in Osterville, which is a village in Barnstable.
https://chartroomcrosbys.com/
https://chartroomcrosbys.com/
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Chart Room at Crosby's
330 West Bay RoadWe love the Chart Room at Crosby's for and relaxed waterfront dining and great seafood. It's 15 minutes from the house and is located in Osterville, which is a village in Barnstable.
https://chartroomcrosbys.com/
https://chartroomcrosbys.com/
Graziella's pizza is located within 5 minutes of the house, is super kid friendly and has plenty of outdoor seating. Grab dessert next door at Penguin's Ice Cream
https://www.graziellaspizza.com/
Graziella's Artisan Pizza Co.
289 Cotuit RoadGraziella's pizza is located within 5 minutes of the house, is super kid friendly and has plenty of outdoor seating. Grab dessert next door at Penguin's Ice Cream
https://www.graziellaspizza.com/
Cafe Chew is a favorite among all that visit Sandwich and is know for its healthy and organic breakfast and lunch options. Enjoy tastefully reimagined breakfast classics, a beautiful salad, sandwich or soup on their lovely outdoor patio.
https://www.cafechew.com/
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Café Chew
4 Merchants RdCafe Chew is a favorite among all that visit Sandwich and is know for its healthy and organic breakfast and lunch options. Enjoy tastefully reimagined breakfast classics, a beautiful salad, sandwich or soup on their lovely outdoor patio.
https://www.cafechew.com/
If you want the best seafood in town, and to enjoy it outside on the water, come here! Many nights of the week they also have live entertainment.
https://www.pilothousecapecod.com/
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Pilot House Restaurant and Lounge
14 Gallo RdIf you want the best seafood in town, and to enjoy it outside on the water, come here! Many nights of the week they also have live entertainment.
https://www.pilothousecapecod.com/
This really unique spot is known for afternoon tea and wine pairings. They even have afternoon tea offerings for kids! The food is amazing with an ambiance to match.
https://www.thedunbarhouse.com/
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Dunbar House Restaurant & Tea Room
1 Water StThis really unique spot is known for afternoon tea and wine pairings. They even have afternoon tea offerings for kids! The food is amazing with an ambiance to match.
https://www.thedunbarhouse.com/
Things to Do
The Heritage Museum & Gardens offers beautiful museum exhibits and botanical gardens. It's located in Sandwich's historic downtown area. They also hold events throughout the summer, so be sure to check out their calendar of events.
https://heritagemuseumsandgardens.org/
Heritage Museums, Sandwich station
The Heritage Museum & Gardens offers beautiful museum exhibits and botanical gardens. It's located in Sandwich's historic downtown area. They also hold events throughout the summer, so be sure to check out their calendar of events.
https://heritagemuseumsandgardens.org/
This is a super fun and unique experience just 4 minutes from the house! Visit the airfield that dates back to the 1920s, watch the biplanes taking off and landing, book a skydiving trip, or a private ride on a plane. It's fantastic!
http://www.capecodairfield.com/mobile.html
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Cape Cod Airfield
1000 Race LnThis is a super fun and unique experience just 4 minutes from the house! Visit the airfield that dates back to the 1920s, watch the biplanes taking off and landing, book a skydiving trip, or a private ride on a plane. It's fantastic!
http://www.capecodairfield.com/mobile.html
The visitor center is one of the best free things to do in Sandwich and if you’re traveling with kids you should definitely make a stop here. It’s a lot bigger than it looks from the outside and there are a lot of interactive displays and exhibits. There’s even a retired 40-foot US Army Corps of Engineers patrol boat that you can climb into!
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Centre d'information du canal du cap Cod
60 Ed Moffitt DrThe visitor center is one of the best free things to do in Sandwich and if you’re traveling with kids you should definitely make a stop here. It’s a lot bigger than it looks from the outside and there are a lot of interactive displays and exhibits. There’s even a retired 40-foot US Army Corps of Engineers patrol boat that you can climb into!
Sandwich has a very old history of making glass. So why not learn more about how they do it and take home a piece of memoriabilia. It's truly amazing to watch. Glass blowing presentations are every hour on the hour.
https://sandwichglassmuseum.org/
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Sandwich Glass Museum
129 Main StSandwich has a very old history of making glass. So why not learn more about how they do it and take home a piece of memoriabilia. It's truly amazing to watch. Glass blowing presentations are every hour on the hour.
https://sandwichglassmuseum.org/
Another of the fun things to do is to take a walk along the Sandwich Boardwalk. It crosses over Mill Creek and ends at Town Neck Beach. It’s not a long walk and the views of the marsh and beach are really nice. It’s also a good place to bird watch. There is a small parking lot on Wood Ave that is closer to the beach itself, but we prefer the parking lot on Boardwalk Road as it’s where the boardwalk starts.
Boardwalk Road
Boardwalk RoadAnother of the fun things to do is to take a walk along the Sandwich Boardwalk. It crosses over Mill Creek and ends at Town Neck Beach. It’s not a long walk and the views of the marsh and beach are really nice. It’s also a good place to bird watch. There is a small parking lot on Wood Ave that is closer to the beach itself, but we prefer the parking lot on Boardwalk Road as it’s where the boardwalk starts.
Another of the fun and free things to do in Sandwich, especially if you are traveling to Sandwich with kids, is the Sandwich Fish Hatchery. Inside the hatchery, you can take a self-guided tour and see Brook, Brown, Rainbow, and Tiger Trout in various stages of growth. Bring some quarters so you can feed the fishies. There is plenty of parking.
https://www.mass.gov/locations/sandwich-hatchery
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Sandwich Fish Hatchery
164 MA-6AAnother of the fun and free things to do in Sandwich, especially if you are traveling to Sandwich with kids, is the Sandwich Fish Hatchery. Inside the hatchery, you can take a self-guided tour and see Brook, Brown, Rainbow, and Tiger Trout in various stages of growth. Bring some quarters so you can feed the fishies. There is plenty of parking.
https://www.mass.gov/locations/sandwich-hatchery
For the most spectacular sunset over the water (Buzzards Bay), head to The Knob in Falmouth after a day at the beach and enjoy the watching the sun go down! It's about a 35 minute drive from the house and worth it! Lots of great restaurants in Falmouth as well to enjoy for dinner afterwards.
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The Knob
For the most spectacular sunset over the water (Buzzards Bay), head to The Knob in Falmouth after a day at the beach and enjoy the watching the sun go down! It's about a 35 minute drive from the house and worth it! Lots of great restaurants in Falmouth as well to enjoy for dinner afterwards.
This is a fantastic spot right here in Sandwich where you can rent bikes, kayaks, and paddle boards. We love renting kayaks and paddle boards and enjoying them on our private access to Lawrence Pond. If biking is your thing, you will love the super easy access to The Cape Cod Canal Bike Path! It's beautiful and such a great way to see this beautiful part of the cape.
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Rideaway Adventures
449 MA-6AThis is a fantastic spot right here in Sandwich where you can rent bikes, kayaks, and paddle boards. We love renting kayaks and paddle boards and enjoying them on our private access to Lawrence Pond. If biking is your thing, you will love the super easy access to The Cape Cod Canal Bike Path! It's beautiful and such a great way to see this beautiful part of the cape.
Groceries
Stop & Shop is within 5 minutes of the house and is super convenient to get all your staple grocery items for the week! You may also want to consider their Peapod service to have them bring the groceries to you.
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Stop & Shop
71 Quaker Meetinghouse RdStop & Shop is within 5 minutes of the house and is super convenient to get all your staple grocery items for the week! You may also want to consider their Peapod service to have them bring the groceries to you.
Lambert's is our go-to for getting high quality food that we love to enjoy while on vacation. This is the perfect place to pick up farm fresh produce, fresh deli items, butcher items, and freshly baked goods. You can also grab beer and wine here AND they offering catering for those days you just don't feel like cooking - this place is the best!
https://www.lambertsfarmmarket.com/
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Lambert's Farm Market
271 Cotuit RdLambert's is our go-to for getting high quality food that we love to enjoy while on vacation. This is the perfect place to pick up farm fresh produce, fresh deli items, butcher items, and freshly baked goods. You can also grab beer and wine here AND they offering catering for those days you just don't feel like cooking - this place is the best!
https://www.lambertsfarmmarket.com/
You can find fresh farm produce here every Tuesday in the summer from 10am-1pm at the Wing School of Sandwich.
http://www.sandwichfarmersmarket.com/
Sandwich Farmers Market
1131 Old Main StYou can find fresh farm produce here every Tuesday in the summer from 10am-1pm at the Wing School of Sandwich.
http://www.sandwichfarmersmarket.com/