What to do over Memorial Day weekend in Sandwich; Cape Cod
May 18th, 2005, 10:19 PM
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What to do over Memorial Day weekend in Sandwich; Cape Cod
Our family (parents, and married kids in their 30s) are spending the Memorial Day long weekend on the Cape in Sandwich. I'm not familiar with the area and would appreciate suggestions on what to do, where to eat, excursions, etc. Thanks!
May 19th, 2005, 05:56 AM
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A visit to Heritage Plantation would be nice. Seafood at Seafood Sam's is always reliable. Rent bikes and ride along the canal. Also over in Bourne there is the National Cemetary where there will be a beautiful ceremony honoring the veterns. I'll be at that. The main drive in the cemetary will be decorated with hundreds of flags donated by the families of the veterns that are buried there.
May 19th, 2005, 06:42 AM
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Well, Memorial Day is a little early for bathing suits at the beach, but it is a lovely time for taking a walk along the beach. Sandy Neck is nice in East Sandwich, or in the village area you can visit Town Neck Beach. Many visitors to Sandwich seek out the boardwalk (you'll see pictures of it in postcards and prints all over town), which can be accessed from Town Neck or from Jarves Street (off Rt. 6A).
Drive down to the marina and watch the boats and walk (or bike) the Service Road, which runs along the canal (no vehicles allowed). Luch spots here include Seafood Sams, counter service fried food, or for a nice lunch or dinner, Aqua Grille.
Heritage Plantation is very nice. It features antique cars, an old-fashioned carousel, but the real draw are the beautiful grounds. You can walk them or take a trolley ride.
If you like antiques, hit the Antique Co-Op, corner of Jarves and Rt. 6A (at the lights). There are also a few nice shops along Jarves and Main Streets. The Daniel Webster Inn is also on Main Street. It's a nice place to eat (I enjoy breakfast there).
At the end of Main St., you'll find Shawmee Pond (the duck pond), where you can watch the ducks and tour the Griss Mill, where they grind corn. Across the street is the Sandwich Glass Museum, featuring beautiful glass pieces made in Sandwich before the turn of the 20th century.
Also near the duck pond is the Tea Room, where you can stop for wonderful sandwiches and tea, and browse the lovely gift shop. It's a favorite lunch spot with tourists and locals.
For more shopping, travel down Rt. 6A, stopping at any of the little shops you'll see. One of my favorites is Cotton Seeds, across from the mini golf place. There are so many along 6A heading into Barnstable that you could literally spend a day browsing, if that's your thing.
For dinner, you might try the Belfry Inn on Jarves St. The owner converted the former Catholic Church and Rectory to the Inn and restaurant serveral years ago. The restaurant is housed in what was the church, and it is very beautiful. The food is very good, as well. (We've always enjoyed the duck.)
You also might try Amari's, on 6A in E. Sandwich, across from the road to Sandy Neck Beach. Northern Itlian and very popular. I recommend reservations.
For ice cream, Ice Cream Sandwich and Twin Acres are both great. For breakfast, besides the Daniel Webster, try Marshland on 6A near the police and fire stations. It's very popular with locals so get there early, or try the muffins at the attached bakery. Or Bayberry's in South Sandwich.
You could always head farther down Cape into Hyannis or Yarmouth. But be warned: it will be very crowded that weekend. If you're looking to have a relaxing weekend, Sandwich will be much less crowded. Whatever you do, don't head down Cape on Monday when everyone is leaving the Cape. It can take 2 hours to go 15 miles on Rt. 6. You'll have a large advantage over the crowds by leaving from Sandwich.
Drive down to the marina and watch the boats and walk (or bike) the Service Road, which runs along the canal (no vehicles allowed). Luch spots here include Seafood Sams, counter service fried food, or for a nice lunch or dinner, Aqua Grille.
Heritage Plantation is very nice. It features antique cars, an old-fashioned carousel, but the real draw are the beautiful grounds. You can walk them or take a trolley ride.
If you like antiques, hit the Antique Co-Op, corner of Jarves and Rt. 6A (at the lights). There are also a few nice shops along Jarves and Main Streets. The Daniel Webster Inn is also on Main Street. It's a nice place to eat (I enjoy breakfast there).
At the end of Main St., you'll find Shawmee Pond (the duck pond), where you can watch the ducks and tour the Griss Mill, where they grind corn. Across the street is the Sandwich Glass Museum, featuring beautiful glass pieces made in Sandwich before the turn of the 20th century.
Also near the duck pond is the Tea Room, where you can stop for wonderful sandwiches and tea, and browse the lovely gift shop. It's a favorite lunch spot with tourists and locals.
For more shopping, travel down Rt. 6A, stopping at any of the little shops you'll see. One of my favorites is Cotton Seeds, across from the mini golf place. There are so many along 6A heading into Barnstable that you could literally spend a day browsing, if that's your thing.
For dinner, you might try the Belfry Inn on Jarves St. The owner converted the former Catholic Church and Rectory to the Inn and restaurant serveral years ago. The restaurant is housed in what was the church, and it is very beautiful. The food is very good, as well. (We've always enjoyed the duck.)
You also might try Amari's, on 6A in E. Sandwich, across from the road to Sandy Neck Beach. Northern Itlian and very popular. I recommend reservations.
For ice cream, Ice Cream Sandwich and Twin Acres are both great. For breakfast, besides the Daniel Webster, try Marshland on 6A near the police and fire stations. It's very popular with locals so get there early, or try the muffins at the attached bakery. Or Bayberry's in South Sandwich.
You could always head farther down Cape into Hyannis or Yarmouth. But be warned: it will be very crowded that weekend. If you're looking to have a relaxing weekend, Sandwich will be much less crowded. Whatever you do, don't head down Cape on Monday when everyone is leaving the Cape. It can take 2 hours to go 15 miles on Rt. 6. You'll have a large advantage over the crowds by leaving from Sandwich.
May 19th, 2005, 07:08 AM
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Oh...just thought of two more things. You might enjoy a ride on the Cape Cod Scenic Railroad. It runs from Hyannis to Bourne and is a wonderful scenic trip. Most people start the trip in Hyannis, but you can pick up the train in Sandwich, take it to Hyannis and back. If you take one of the earlier trips, you can spend a little time in Hyannis browsing Main Street before taking the return journey. Just don't take the last trip of the day because the last stop is Hyannis! There's also a dinner train, which leaves from Hyannis only. Check capetrain.com for schedules and prices.
Also, the Auction House on Tupper Rd. in Sandwich should still be running auctions on Saturdays (they switch to Wednesdays in the summer). It makes for an entertaining evening and you can find some great antiques and other intersting items there.
Have a great time!
Also, the Auction House on Tupper Rd. in Sandwich should still be running auctions on Saturdays (they switch to Wednesdays in the summer). It makes for an entertaining evening and you can find some great antiques and other intersting items there.
Have a great time!
