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Sandwich, MA - Sandwich is the oldest town on Cape Cod and stretches for miles along Cape Cod Bay. It is located in southeastern Massachusetts at the beginning of Cape Cod and is located 57 miles southeast of Boston.
First settled in 1637, Sandwich is the oldest town on Cape Cod. It was settled by a group from Saugus with the permission of the Plymouth Colony. It was named for the seaport of Sandwich, Kent, England. Sandwich was the site of an early Quaker settlement. However, the settlement was not well-received, as their beliefs clashed with those of the Puritans who founded the town. Many Quakers left the town, either for further settlements along the Cape, or elsewhere, including places like Dartmouth. Early industry revolved around agriculture, with fishing and trading also providing for the town. Later, the town grew a small industrial component along the Scusset River and Old Harbor Creek and its tributaries. Today, most of its industry revolves around tourism.
There are several attractions in Sandwich, including Heritage Museums and Gardens, the Sandwich Glass Museum, the Thornton Burgess Museum, Hoxie House (the oldest house on Cape Cod), the Dan'l Webster Inn, and the Dexter Grist Mill, the oldest on Cape Cod. The Sandwich town boardwalk is also a popular attraction for tourists. The walkway was destroyed by Hurricane Bob in 1991, but it was rebuilt via private donations, the donators could have any inscription they chose carved into their planks, it is recommended you take a look, as there are quite a few people with an interesting sense of humor. Sandwich is home to numerous art galleries, rare book and antique stores. It is also home to a major portion of Otis Air National Guard Base, including half the land the runways are on.
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Sandwich High School
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Heritage Museums & Gardens - The Musuem has beautifully landscaped grounds, famous for its Dexter rhododendrons that bloom late May into early June, that are a naturalized woodland park on the edge of upper Shawme Pond. The American History Museum exhibits military miniatures, antique toys, Native American artifacts and the Cape Cod Baseball League Hall of Fame.
Sandwich Glass Museum - The Sandwich Glass Museum promotes a broad understanding and appreciation of Sandwich town history, with particular emphasis on the unique contribution of the glass industry to the local community, the region, the nation, and the world.
Thornton W. Burgess Museum - The Thornton W. Burgess Museum is located on beautiful Shawme Pond in the historic center of Cape Cod's oldest town. Dedicated to life, works and spirit of renowned children's author, naturalist, and Sandwich native Thornton W. Burgess. museum collects, maintains and exhibits artifacts, art, writings and other personal and professional memorabilia which relate to his life and work.
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The Bridge Restaurant (Fine Dining) - 21 Route 6A, Sandwich, MA
The Marshland Restaurant (Fine Dining) - 109 Route 6A, Sandwich, MA
Aqua Grille (Seafood/Family) - 14 Gallo Rd Sandwich, MA
Captain Scotts Seafood Restaurant (Seafood) - 17 Tupper Road, Sandwich, MA
Horizons On Cape Cod Bay (Seafood/Family) - Town Neck Rd Sandwich, MA
Canterbury Pizza - 331 Cotuit Rd Sandwich, MA
Sandwich Pizza House - 152 Route 6A Sandwich, MA
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