Local Attraction

Welcome to historic Sandwich on Cape Cod

Our quaint seaside village of Sandwich is the perfect place to stay on Cape Cod. A little more peaceful. A little less congested.

Sandwich, one of the oldest towns in the United States, was settled by European immigrants nearly 150 years before the American Revolution. To learn about the town's history, visit the Hoxie House, the oldest house on the cape, built in 1675. A working restoration of the Dexter Grist Mill is open with tours to the public.

In the 19th century, Sandwich Village was a bustling industrial town with factories that produced tacks (Isaiah Jones' factory), cards, shoes, and glass. In 1825 Deming Jarves established the Boston and Sandwich Glass Company. The Sandwich Glass Museum displays remnants of the exquisite workmanship of European colorists and craftsman brought to work here.


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 Museum & Gardens: 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.
 
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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