Sandwich (Massachusetts)

Sandwich is on Cape Cod in Massachusetts at the east end of the Cape Cod Canal, and includes the villages of East Sandwich and Forestdale. It is the oldest town on the Cape, settled in 1637. Sandwich is famous for the glassware produced here in the 1800s. It is also home to numerous gift and antique stores, art galleries, and rare book stores.

By car
Sandwich, is a little more than an hour and a quarter from both Boston and Providence.


 * From Boston take I-93 south to Route 3 south to the Sagamore Bridge. (Becomes Rt. 6). After the crossing Sagamore Bridge any of the first 3 exits off Route 6 leads into Sandwich.
 * From Providence or points south take I-95 north to I-195 to Route 25 south to the Bourne Bridge (I-495 also becomes Route 25). At the rotary (traffic circle) on the Cape side of the bridge go almost all the way around and travel along the Canal to Route 6. Any of the first 3 exits off Route 6 leads into Sandwich. Rather than taking Route 6, you can continue straight under the Sagamore bridge on Route 6A into town.

Get around
The center of Sandwich is very walkable, but generally a car is the best way to get around.

Beaches
All require non-resident parking stickers $40/season, Sandwich Town Hall Annex, 145 Main St., +1 508 833-8012.

Go next

 * Day trips to Plymouth and other areas of the Cape are quite worthwhile.
 * The Cape Cod National Seashore on the Outer Cape is very beautiful.
 * A trip eastward on Route 6A winds through a number of interesting villages and past numerous galleries and interesting shops.
 * The bridges get very busy on summer Sundays. If leaving the Cape, try to leave before noon or after 8PM.