Boston Logan International Airport 1 hr
Cape Cod Canal (13 min) This 17.5-mile ship route features paved border trails & areas for fishing, swimming & camping. Sagamore Bridge (5 min) Shawme Lake (5 min) Water Wizz of Cape Cod (18 min) Seasonal family-friendly destination for waterslides, tube rides & cabanas for day-long rental. Dexter Grist Mill (3 min) Green Briar Nature Center and Jam Kitchen (6 min) Sandwich Boardwalk (5 min) Beach and marsh Heritage Museums & Gardens (5 min) Expansive landscaped rhododendron gardens & 3 galleries housing diverse collections, plus a cafe. Sandwich Glass Museum (3 min) Exhibits & demos tell the story of the local glassblowing industry; a small shop sells replicas. Hoxie House (4 min) Restored saltbox house from 1675, with guided tours through its simple, period interiors. Scusset Beach State Reservation (10 min) A 1.5 mile stretch along the Cape Cod Canal with camping, fishing pier, swimming areas & bike paths. Old Silver Beach (23 min) Wide, white-sand beach with sweeping bay vistas, rock jetties & calm waters popular with swimmers. Myles Standish State Forest (17 min) Giant property with 16 ponds, hiking & biking trails, plus hunting & 35 miles of equestrian trails. Craigville Beach, Barnstable (23 min) Large, sandy beach popular for swimming & kite surfing, plus panoramic harbor views. Town Neck Beach (4 min) A boardwalk leads to this sandy beach with lifeguards, scenic views, a snack bar & limited parking. |