Local Attraction
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Attractions:
- Hoxie House: The oldest house on the cape, built in 1675
- Dexter Grist Mill: open with tours to the public
- Glass Museum: Displays remnants of the exquisite workmanship of European colorists and craftsman brought to work here
- Green Briar Nature Center
- Thornton Burgess Museum: The work of the popular children's author of the Peter Rabbit stories
- Heritage Plantation: displays superb collections of antique cars, artwork, military artifacts and has acres of magnificent gardens and grounds
- National Seashore: magnificent beaches and trails is just a short drive away.
- Plimoth Plantation: just a short drive away, takes you back in time to the days of our Pilgrim fathers.
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Activities:
- Tennis: Public tennis courts are a short walk from the Inn.
- Horseback Riding: Stables for horse rental are nearby.
- Beach: Sandwich's Town Neck Beach is 1 mile from our door. The Cape boasts a number of wonderful salt water beaches
- Biking: Rental bikes are readily available. The Cape Cod Canal Trail is a scenic excursion to accommodate beginners to accomplished riders.
- Swimming: The many local beaches are a swimmer's delight.
- Diving: A local Dive Center, with an experienced instructor, is just a short mile away.
- Boating: The Sandwich Marina operates an excellent ramp facility for your boat and a number of fully-equipped transient slips for visiting yachts.
- Hiking
- Nature Preserves / Trails
- Fine Dining
- Golf: The Cape offers endless enjoyment for the golfer.
Sandwich Hollows and the par-3
Holly Ridge are very close-by in Sandwich. A great selection of
other courses will surely satisfy the most avid golfer.
- Shopping: For the shopper, explore countless antique, art and specialty shops in the Village and along Route 6A. The local auction house can be also be a place for a unique find.
- Antique Shopping
- Fishing: The greatest Striper fishing anywhere.(other species, too) Beach fishing just about anywhere, plus charter boats from almost every port. Rental gear available at many bait shops.
- Lake / River / Ocean
- Outlet Stores
- Sailing
- Canoeing/Kayaking: For the water enthusiast - kayaking is a wonderful means to explore the fascinating bays and estuaries. Lessons and rentals are available from
Waquoit Bay Kayaks and Eastern Mountain Sports.
- Sight-seeing
- Whale Watching: summer invites beach walks and whale
watching
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