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Includes Forestdale, Scusset
and parts of Otis Air Force Base
Here is a list of things to do
in Sandwich
when it
isn't a beach day:
1. Thornton W.
Burgess Museum, 4 Water St (Rt. 130) Sandwich Center (508)
888-4668 Dedicated to the creator of Peter Cottontail and
other characters. Children
are welcome but displays are of the "do not touch" variety.
http://www.thorntonburgess.org
2. Sandwich Glass Museum, 129
Main St, Sandwich Center (508) 888-0251 Outstanding collection
of blown, cut, etched and pressed glass. Also on display are lamps,
vases, pitchers and dishes.
http://www.sandwichglassmuseum.org
3. Heritage Museum and Gardens, 67 Grove St (Rt.
6 to Exit 2. North on Rt. 130, left onto Grove St.) Sandwich (508)
888-3300 Folk Art Gallery, Working 1912 Carousel, Cape Cod Baseball
League Hall of Fame, Playthings of the Past, Antique Car Collection.
http://www.heritagemuseums.org
4. Hoxie House, 18 Water St. Sandwich (508) 888-1173
Tour one of the oldest houses on Cape Cod, circa 1680
http://libraries.mit.edu/rvc/kidder/photos/MA61.html
5. Yesteryears Doll and Miniature Museum, Main
and River Sts. Sandwich (508) 888-1711 Extensive collection of
dolls, doll houses and other toys to be found inside an 1638 Parish
house. Includes antique dolls from France, Germany and China!
6. Heritage Theaters, 280 Rt. 130, Sandwich (in
the Heritage Park Plaza) (508) 833-7777 6 screens, stadium
seating.
http://www.heritagetheaters.com/
7. Cape Cod Scenic Fun Train, Jarves Street,
Sandwich (Rt. 130, turn right onto Main St. then left onto Jarves
St.) (508) 771-3800 Two hour train rides.
http://www.capetrain.com/
8. Plaster Palace, Rt. 130 (Heritage Park Plaza)
(508) 833-2262 Paint your own masterpiece. Quick drying
plaster means you can take your creations home the same day!
9. Sandwich Public Library,
142 Main St. (508) 888-0625 Children's programs.
http://www.sandwichpubliclibrary.com/
10. Crystal by Pairpoint, 851 Sandwich Rd.
Sandwich (800) 899-0953 Tour the shop and factory that produces full
lead crystal using the same methods since 1837.
11. Benjamin Nye Homestead, 85 Old County Rd. E.
Sandwich (508) 888-4213 Originally built in 1685, this museum
occasionally offers demonstrations of hearthside cooking, spinning
and candle making.
12. Dexter Grist Mill, Town
Hall Square, Sandwich (508) 888-4910 A working grist mill built in
1654, it offers tours and sells fresh ground corn on the premises.
http://www.planetware.com/photos/US/MA133.HTM
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