Drive to Sandwich and other Sandwich, MA Things to Do Tips

Drive along the Old King's Highway, Rte 6A to Sandwich and beyond. The entire road is protected from strip development and commercialization....thank God!! Sandwich is a precious little microcosm loaded with charm. The old mill on the stream is picture perfect. It is the Dexter Grist Mill...a working 17th century grist mill, featuring a 54 inch French Burl millstone. Built in 1654, the mill offers tours and sells fresh ground corn on premises. Open daily 10 -4 in summer. Admission is $1.50, $.75 Children.

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Quiet fishing on a Sunday afternoon is not the worst thing you could do... the day was so quiet, peaceful, sunny, serene....almost didn't matter if there were any fish.
This pic was taken by the Dexter Grist Mill built in 1640 and still in operation. Open to the public for a small admission.

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Address: On the Main Sqare at Water Street

Another of the quite photographable homes around the Sandwich area of Cape Cod. If you like old New England architecture, this is a gold mine. Spend some quiet time walking with your camera in hand.

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We had "tea" at an adorable little shop/lunch room in Sandwich. It is named the Dunbar Tea Shop. Tea pots, cozy warmers, tea cups...all for sale in the shop. Our lunch consisted of little triangle sandwiches with cucumbers and such...along with marvelous scones spread with cream and strawberry jam! yum. Excellent tea. It's right across from the mill at the village green area.
You can stop at the Sandwich Glass Museum around the bend. Lots of recent beautiful glass, as well as the history of the Sandwich glass works.

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Phone: 1 508 833 2485
Address: 1 Water Street

The oldest house on Cape Cod was built in 1675 for Reverend John Smith, his wife Susanna and their 13 children. Purchased by the town in 1950, the house was restored and period furniture added. Open June - October, admission $1.50 adults, $ .75 children. Tour this wonderful 1600's home at the edge of Sandwich center. Tiny diamond pane windows...simple and minimal style of living. A good lesson in history and architecture.
http://www.shiningseabiietours.com/hoxie_house.htm

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Phone: 1 508 8881173
Address: 18 Water Street
Website: www.shiningseaabiietours.com/hoxie_house.htm

Several little shops in a row...each looking more inviting than the next. This is where you stop for post cards, soulvenirs, light lunch or ice cream.
Best antique shop on opposite corner...mentioned on my cover page.

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