Food Scene
Great local spot for delicious breakfast and lunch! Owners Tobin and Bob make everyone feel welcome, locals and visitors alike. My favorite, the Cape Cod Cobb Salad is big enough for two!
56 locals recommend
Café Chew
4 Merchants RdGreat local spot for delicious breakfast and lunch! Owners Tobin and Bob make everyone feel welcome, locals and visitors alike. My favorite, the Cape Cod Cobb Salad is big enough for two!
one of my favorite shops in sandwich is the brown jug. It is in walking distance. and has live music and pizza. you can walk in and get some sandwiches. If you end up going be sure to look for the two great danes sticking their heads out the window. -Palmer 9yo
24 locals recommend
The Brown Jug
155 Main Stone of my favorite shops in sandwich is the brown jug. It is in walking distance. and has live music and pizza. you can walk in and get some sandwiches. If you end up going be sure to look for the two great danes sticking their heads out the window. -Palmer 9yo
Great views! Live musics and open courtyard in summer months for canal side drinks. Fresh seafood!
91 locals recommend
Fishermen's View Seafood Market & Restaurant
20 Freezer RdGreat views! Live musics and open courtyard in summer months for canal side drinks. Fresh seafood!
Beth's Bakery & Cafe
16 Jarves StGreat coffee and treats!
Amari
674 MA-6AGreat Italian food
Next Door Burger Bar
8 Jarves StDelicious gourmet burgers! We love the sweet potato fries!
Great for the traditionalist! Try the chicken pot pie in the puffed pastry!
30 locals recommend
The Dan'l Webster Inn & Spa
149 Main StGreat for the traditionalist! Try the chicken pot pie in the puffed pastry!
Great tearoom with outside seating and views of the pond!
23 locals recommend
Dunbar House Restaurant & Tea Room
1 Water StGreat tearoom with outside seating and views of the pond!
The Deli
101 MA-6AGreat sandwiches made to-go and beach ready!
Delicious cafe with breakfast and lunch options run by Riverview School giving real-life work opportunities for their student body with disabilities.
16 locals recommend
Cafe Riverview
451 MA-6ADelicious cafe with breakfast and lunch options run by Riverview School giving real-life work opportunities for their student body with disabilities.
6A Cafe
415 MA-6ABreakfast served all day! Need we say more?!!
Moto Pizza
8 Merchants RdGet the Double Whitey- You will not be sorry!!
Delicious food truck with great live music in cool location. Cozy up to a fire pit and enjoy the night!
19 locals recommend
Off The Grid Bbq
91 MA-6ADelicious food truck with great live music in cool location. Cozy up to a fire pit and enjoy the night!
Seafood Sam's
6 Coast Guard RdFavorite for fried seafood on the water! Family Friendly!
Great outdoor vibe. Basic food choices but fun atmosphere outside with cornhole and activities to keep the kids busy while you enjoy a cocktail!
62 locals recommend
Pilot House Restaurant and Lounge
14 Gallo RdGreat outdoor vibe. Basic food choices but fun atmosphere outside with cornhole and activities to keep the kids busy while you enjoy a cocktail!
Coming To Sandwich at 161 Route 6A.
We LOVE this coffee and always enjoy a cup when in Brewster- so glad they are bringing their operations base and roasting facility to Sandwich!
69 locals recommend
Snowy Owl Coffee Roasters
2624 Main StComing To Sandwich at 161 Route 6A.
We LOVE this coffee and always enjoy a cup when in Brewster- so glad they are bringing their operations base and roasting facility to Sandwich!
The Shipwreck Ice Cream
2 Freezer RdOur kiddos favorite in the area!
A local favorite - we love it because they also have (surprisingly not disgusting) Vegan ice cream options.
13 locals recommend
Twin Acres Ice Cream Shoppe
21 MA-6AA local favorite - we love it because they also have (surprisingly not disgusting) Vegan ice cream options.
This brewery has a cult following and checks all the boxes for a great vacation destination, beer and beach! Check the website for information on seating and take-out. They have been requiring guests to reserve advanced seating. In summer months they have a beer garden and food trucks for additional capacity.
Tree House Brewing - Cape Cod
This brewery has a cult following and checks all the boxes for a great vacation destination, beer and beach! Check the website for information on seating and take-out. They have been requiring guests to reserve advanced seating. In summer months they have a beer garden and food trucks for additional capacity.
Delicious Tuna Poke Bowl, hand crafted cocktails with a great city vibe tucked inside our little neighborhood. It's small but they also have an outdoor patio for additional capacity in warmer months.
The Seal
Delicious Tuna Poke Bowl, hand crafted cocktails with a great city vibe tucked inside our little neighborhood. It's small but they also have an outdoor patio for additional capacity in warmer months.
Our favorite local pub. Warm up by the fire, enjoy nightly entertainment, and enjoy classic pub fare over a pint!
The Local Tavern and Grille
Our favorite local pub. Warm up by the fire, enjoy nightly entertainment, and enjoy classic pub fare over a pint!
Locals swear by the lobster rolls, $9 Fish and Chips, and plenty of other good cheap eats!
Whaleback Restaurant
1052 S Sandwich RdLocals swear by the lobster rolls, $9 Fish and Chips, and plenty of other good cheap eats!
Arts & Culture
Its a treasure in our backyard! You can walk to the museum, drive, or in the summer hitch a ride on the free jump on/off trolley that picks up in front of the Hoxie House. Stroll (or use handy golf cart service) among 100 acres of incredible gardens studded with various museums (summer of 2018 features the Indy 500 cars). I love bringing a picnic and letting the kids run wild in the Hidden Hollow (an award winning 2 acre outdoor discovery play area). Top off the day with a ride on the antique horse carousel!
170 locals recommend
Heritage Museums & Gardens
67 Grove StIts a treasure in our backyard! You can walk to the museum, drive, or in the summer hitch a ride on the free jump on/off trolley that picks up in front of the Hoxie House. Stroll (or use handy golf cart service) among 100 acres of incredible gardens studded with various museums (summer of 2018 features the Indy 500 cars). I love bringing a picnic and letting the kids run wild in the Hidden Hollow (an award winning 2 acre outdoor discovery play area). Top off the day with a ride on the antique horse carousel!
Great place to explore how the glass making industry shaped our town of Sandwich. Check out the daily glass blowing for live demonstrations!
116 locals recommend
Sandwich Glass Museum
129 Main StGreat place to explore how the glass making industry shaped our town of Sandwich. Check out the daily glass blowing for live demonstrations!
The Hoxie House is just across the street from the carriage house. Upon entrance you are submerged in the daily life of a typical Sandwich resident living in the 17th century. The house is the oldest on the Cape and among the oldest in Massachusetts. The museum is only open in Summer and staffed by volunteers - their passion for the place alone is worth the $4 visit!
21 locals recommend
Hoxie House
18 Water StThe Hoxie House is just across the street from the carriage house. Upon entrance you are submerged in the daily life of a typical Sandwich resident living in the 17th century. The house is the oldest on the Cape and among the oldest in Massachusetts. The museum is only open in Summer and staffed by volunteers - their passion for the place alone is worth the $4 visit!
See and experience life through the eyes of the earliest settlers. This is a great spot for all ages.
While in Plymouth check out downtown to see Plymouth Rock and The Mayflower replica. You could spend a whole day!
132 locals recommend
Plimoth Cinema
137 Warren AveSee and experience life through the eyes of the earliest settlers. This is a great spot for all ages.
While in Plymouth check out downtown to see Plymouth Rock and The Mayflower replica. You could spend a whole day!
I highly suggest you go to the dexter grist mill on Shawme pond. They make fresh cornmeal and sell them on the spot.
Also a great place to watch the swans swim around. Also a magical view of the pond. The artesian well next door offers crystal clear water. - Palmer 9yo
25 locals recommend
Dexter’s Grist Mill
2 Water StI highly suggest you go to the dexter grist mill on Shawme pond. They make fresh cornmeal and sell them on the spot.
Also a great place to watch the swans swim around. Also a magical view of the pond. The artesian well next door offers crystal clear water. - Palmer 9yo
Parks & Nature
Named for Thornton Burgess, author of classic children's books such as Peter Rabbit, this nature center is great for the whole family. Tour the gardens, go on a short hike, view a real bee hive behind glass, visit the children's building for crafts, story time, and many rescued live animals on display. Check the website for program schedule and times.
36 locals recommend
Green Briar Nature Center and Jam Kitchen
6 Discovery Hill RdNamed for Thornton Burgess, author of classic children's books such as Peter Rabbit, this nature center is great for the whole family. Tour the gardens, go on a short hike, view a real bee hive behind glass, visit the children's building for crafts, story time, and many rescued live animals on display. Check the website for program schedule and times.
I will highly suggest the knob. It is lovely for getting outside with the family, surrounded by water which makes a pretty
view. i have been there multiple times and always find something new. - reviewed by our son Palmer age 9
95 locals recommend
The Knob
I will highly suggest the knob. It is lovely for getting outside with the family, surrounded by water which makes a pretty
view. i have been there multiple times and always find something new. - reviewed by our son Palmer age 9
Nickerson offers hiking trails and great swimming and boating ponds. While here explore the rest of Brewster! Kids love the general store for penny candy and the natural history museum among many other destinations in this beautiful Cape Cod town. Stop at Cobies Restaurant right next to the park for a traditional Cape Cod summer lunch!
115 locals recommend
Nickerson State Park
3488 Main StreetNickerson offers hiking trails and great swimming and boating ponds. While here explore the rest of Brewster! Kids love the general store for penny candy and the natural history museum among many other destinations in this beautiful Cape Cod town. Stop at Cobies Restaurant right next to the park for a traditional Cape Cod summer lunch!
Known for it’s magnificent boardwalk the town neck beach is the only thing people talk about jumping off the boardwalk and their epic jumps.go at high tide and it will be easy to find the boardwalk just look for the kids jumping off the bridge.Then you can go to the beach and have some time with the family also you can go tubing. -Palmer 9yo
55 locals recommend
Town Neck Beach
62 Wood AveKnown for it’s magnificent boardwalk the town neck beach is the only thing people talk about jumping off the boardwalk and their epic jumps.go at high tide and it will be easy to find the boardwalk just look for the kids jumping off the bridge.Then you can go to the beach and have some time with the family also you can go tubing. -Palmer 9yo
Great spot for the littles. Put 0.25 in the machine and feed the fish pellets.
14 locals recommend
Sandwich Fish Hatchery
164 MA-6AGreat spot for the littles. Put 0.25 in the machine and feed the fish pellets.
Views of the Lake can be seen from the Carriage House living room and deck. Great area for swan watching, small boating, and fishing. Not a swimming hole sadly- too many snapping turtles!
Shawme Lake
Views of the Lake can be seen from the Carriage House living room and deck. Great area for swan watching, small boating, and fishing. Not a swimming hole sadly- too many snapping turtles!
Cook Farm Trail - Across from the old Henry T. Wing School on 6A. Take a right out of carriage house. Take left on Water St. (also Route 130). Trail Sign is on opposite side of street at cross walk. Explore this 0.9-mile loop trail near Sandwich, Massachusetts. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 18 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.
Massachusetts 130 & Beale Avenue
Cook Farm Trail - Across from the old Henry T. Wing School on 6A. Take a right out of carriage house. Take left on Water St. (also Route 130). Trail Sign is on opposite side of street at cross walk. Explore this 0.9-mile loop trail near Sandwich, Massachusetts. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 18 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.
We love to hike Talbots Point. This reserve is maintained by the Thornton Burgess Society. For a chance of seeing the great horned owls high in the trees go at dusk! Easy enough for small children or long enough for a good cardio workout.
Talbot's Point Conservation Area
We love to hike Talbots Point. This reserve is maintained by the Thornton Burgess Society. For a chance of seeing the great horned owls high in the trees go at dusk! Easy enough for small children or long enough for a good cardio workout.
Brewster flats is know for it’s numerous sea grass and wildlife.
Great for the kids to play with the hermit crabs and minnows.
Explore the tide pools. At low tide walk all the way down to the oyster beds.also have a picnic and don’t have to worry about the kids and sea gulls. -Palmer 9yo
20 locals recommend
Breakwater Beach
Brewster flats is know for it’s numerous sea grass and wildlife.
Great for the kids to play with the hermit crabs and minnows.
Explore the tide pools. At low tide walk all the way down to the oyster beds.also have a picnic and don’t have to worry about the kids and sea gulls. -Palmer 9yo
Shawme-Crowell State Forest
Large hiking area very close to the house!
Shopping
My favorite local boutique. Owned and operated by two truly talented women. Kristen and Kara have incredible vision and talent. The shop is always changing as they source or create new pieces of furniture, art, textiles.etc.
Modern Vintage
157 Main StMy favorite local boutique. Owned and operated by two truly talented women. Kristen and Kara have incredible vision and talent. The shop is always changing as they source or create new pieces of furniture, art, textiles.etc.
Love this store! You will find a great gift, local artisans, unique cards. I usually order my cafe chew order and bide the time in this store conveniently next door!
Wish Gift Co.
4 Merchants RdLove this store! You will find a great gift, local artisans, unique cards. I usually order my cafe chew order and bide the time in this store conveniently next door!
This is the studio owned by Michael Magyar, creator of the giant lighted sculptures which are on display during the holiday season mainly along Route 6A in Sandwich. If you are looking for a truly unique and beautiful gift (maybe as a wedding gift for someone who is getting married in the area) their handblown "ocean balls" in swirls of blue contain sand and shells from the area. They can even inscribe the glass at no extra charge with a gift note.
8 locals recommend
Glass Studio on Cape Cod
470 MA-6AThis is the studio owned by Michael Magyar, creator of the giant lighted sculptures which are on display during the holiday season mainly along Route 6A in Sandwich. If you are looking for a truly unique and beautiful gift (maybe as a wedding gift for someone who is getting married in the area) their handblown "ocean balls" in swirls of blue contain sand and shells from the area. They can even inscribe the glass at no extra charge with a gift note.
Excellent outdoor shopping area. Vineyard Vines, Lily Pulitzer, Williams Sonoma to name a few favorites. Also studded with delicious resturants. Bleu French Bistro is favorite for adults and Wicked Fired Pizza is great for families with TV's in the booth!
253 locals recommend
Mashpee Commons
22 Steeple StExcellent outdoor shopping area. Vineyard Vines, Lily Pulitzer, Williams Sonoma to name a few favorites. Also studded with delicious resturants. Bleu French Bistro is favorite for adults and Wicked Fired Pizza is great for families with TV's in the booth!
If you have the urge for fishing go to forestale bait and tackle. You can borrow one of my rods.. - Palmer 9yo
Forestdale Bait & Tackle
48 MA-130If you have the urge for fishing go to forestale bait and tackle. You can borrow one of my rods.. - Palmer 9yo
Spotted Cod
153 Main StLove this shop! Makes you want to redecorate immediately in calming coastal colors!
Address: 102 MA-6A, Sandwich, MA 02563
This is a fantastic nautical themed local boutique. The owner does a wonderful job of hand selecting high quality product lines full of whimsy. Totally worth a visit!
Thatcher Ellery
Address: 102 MA-6A, Sandwich, MA 02563
This is a fantastic nautical themed local boutique. The owner does a wonderful job of hand selecting high quality product lines full of whimsy. Totally worth a visit!
Address: 1 Jarves St, Sandwich, MA 02563
High-end boutique full of hand-selected and imported specialty gifts and decor.
Jarves & Main
Address: 1 Jarves St, Sandwich, MA 02563
High-end boutique full of hand-selected and imported specialty gifts and decor.
Getting Around
Hyannis Cruise Terminal station
69 South StFerry to the Nantucket
Island Queen
75 Falmouth Heights RdFerry to Marthas Vineyard
Entertainment & Activities
Great for colder months or rainy summer days. Indoor water park is great escape for cooped up kiddos!
13 locals recommend
Cape Codder Water Park
1225 Iyannough RdGreat for colder months or rainy summer days. Indoor water park is great escape for cooped up kiddos!
Great for colder months and rainy summer days.
Shipwrecked in a nor’easter in 1717, the Whydah sank deep into Cape Cod waters, only to be discovered by intrepid diver Barry Clifford and his team, who have dove Cape Cod’s icy waters for years recovering artifacts from the Whydah, including cannon and pistols, navigational equipment. Fun and educational!
111 locals recommend
Whydah Pirate Museum
674 MA-28Great for colder months and rainy summer days.
Shipwrecked in a nor’easter in 1717, the Whydah sank deep into Cape Cod waters, only to be discovered by intrepid diver Barry Clifford and his team, who have dove Cape Cod’s icy waters for years recovering artifacts from the Whydah, including cannon and pistols, navigational equipment. Fun and educational!
Great for colder months or rainy days.
Lets the kids run wild at this fun museum/indoor play space. Great for preschool-Grade 2
50 locals recommend
Cape Cod Children's Museum
577 Great Neck Rd SGreat for colder months or rainy days.
Lets the kids run wild at this fun museum/indoor play space. Great for preschool-Grade 2
Open in summer months. This is a perfect spot for families looking to take activities to new heights! inflatable slides and
water fun.
111 locals recommend
Cape Cod Inflatable Park
518 Main StOpen in summer months. This is a perfect spot for families looking to take activities to new heights! inflatable slides and
water fun.
This is great local adventure park perfect for the littlest train enthusiasts! They have a couple of rides and lots of trains to climb and ride!
29 locals recommend
Edaville Family Theme Park
5 Pine StThis is great local adventure park perfect for the littlest train enthusiasts! They have a couple of rides and lots of trains to climb and ride!
Heritage Theatres
Massachusetts 130Great for rainy days
Bowl and Beer! Great way to spend a rainy/cold day for all ages. In the summer enjoy corn hole outside in the courtyard.
45 locals recommend
The Lanes Bowl & Bistro
9 Greene StreetBowl and Beer! Great way to spend a rainy/cold day for all ages. In the summer enjoy corn hole outside in the courtyard.
Zipline and climb through nature at the adventure park next to Heritage Gardens. Ages 7 and up.
10 locals recommend
The Adventure Park at Heritage Museums & Gardens
67 Grove StZipline and climb through nature at the adventure park next to Heritage Gardens. Ages 7 and up.