If you’re in town early and looking for things to do before the wedding, you have plenty of options. For a full guide, visit the town’s official tourism website. Here are a few of our picks for things to do in town.
Heritage Museum and Gardens (67 Grove Street): You’ll be there for the wedding, but we recommend you stop by on your own while you’re in town to wander around and see why we fell in love with the place. There are lush, gorgeous gardens and a handful of fun little museums, including an antique auto museum (the location of our reception), an American history museum featuring the Cape Cod Baseball League Hall of Fame, an antique carousel (great for kids) and our personal favorite, the pirate museum! Phone: (508) 888-3300.
Sandwich Glass Museum (129 Main Street): Learn how Sandwich became famous for its local glass manufacturers and watch live demonstrations of glass blowing. Some of the pieces they have in their exhibits are amazing. Phone: (508) 888-0251.
Dexter Grist Mill (on Shawme Pond, Water Street/Route 130): A great activity that only takes about a half hour. You can look at the inner workings of a 17th century grist mill and watch how it turns kernels of corn into finely ground cornmeal. You can also pick up a bag of freshly ground meal to use at home. Phone: (508) 888-5144.
Sandy Neck Beach (take Sandy Neck Road from 6A): If you want to spend the day at the beach, Sandy Neck Beach is rated one of the most beautiful beaches on the Cape. Parking is $10, and it has restrooms, snack bar, and a lifeguard on duty.
Sandwich Boardwalk (take 6A to Jarves Street, onto Harbor Street): A restored 1000-foot boardwalk that takes you over a creek and some marshes and leads to the public beach at Cape Cod Bay. Great if you want to enjoy the outdoors while in town.
Paul’s Bean and Bagel (132 Route 6A): A great little coffee and bagel shop that also serves locally made ice cream. Great place to grab breakfast, hang out for the afternoon or take the kids (or yourselves) for ice cream.
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