Sandwich

        Sandwich, the oldest town on Cape Cod, is often overlooked by visitors. This quaint and quiet community has beautiful beaches, a charming village, and historic sites unexplored by the majority of travelers coming to the Cape. Those who do visit discover the village center’s antiques shops, historic homes and museums as well as the picturesque Shawme Pond, the site of working Dexter Grist Mill. The Hoxie House, the oldest home on the Cape, The Thornton W. Burgess Museum, and The Sandwich Glass Museum are just a few of the many museums and sites to see in the historic center of town. Vintage automobile fanatics and plant-lovers alike will enjoy the Heritage Museums and Gardens.

Walk along the Sandwich Boardwalk to Town Neck Beach, a public beach with beautiful views of Cape Cod Bay. Along route 6A, also known as Old King’s Highway, there are cranberry bogs, antiques shops, and art studios. At the town line of Sandwich and Barnstable you’ll find Sandy Neck Beaches, arguably one of the best on Cape Cod.

Sandwich is one of the Cape’s least explored destinations. There is generally little traffic, and most of the residents live there year-round. Anyone who appreciates history and undeveloped beauty will enjoy Sandwich, but the kids tend to like the Mid and Outer-Cape better. You won’t find any fast-food joints or tacky restaurants in this refined town. Be sure not to miss out on this historic beauty!

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