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Keeping busy is never a problem when you choose Cape Cod as your vacation destination but we at New England Vacation Rentals want to make sure that you know of all the wonderful ways to play while here! Our summer playground offers exciting adventures, stunning sunsets, and, of course, our cozy, comfortable, and relaxing Sandwich sanctuaries of peace! This guide to the top 5 Sandwich, MA activities will help you make memories that will last a lifetime and because at the end of every fun-filled day in paradise you will be coming home to New England Vacation Rentals, you know that this getaway will stand out in your memories forever!
Feed the Fishes
There is a chance that at some point during your escape to the Cape, you are going to find yourself at the business end of a fishing pole, catching your dinner for the night, so maybe by feeding the fish at the Sandwich Fish Hatchery, you will create a good karma? Stocked regularly with a large variety of fish (including Brook, Rainbow, and Tiger Trout) and located at 164 MA-6A, guests can tour the facility and be charmed by the rush of fish swimming toward all who feed them!
Sandwich Antiques Center
History is important in Sandwich and one of our favorite past times is hanging out at the Sandwich Antiques Center, checking out artifacts from those early days! Located at 131 MA-6A and offering over 5000 square feet of fascinating pieces from the past, a visit here is destined to be one of your favorite activities during your stay! Explore aisles filled with items that represent our history over the years, finding souvenirs that are unique and special, possibly including glassware created right here in Sandwich!
Take a Hike!
There is so much to do here in Sandwich, you may overlook one of the most fun ways to explore! Hiking along the trails that cross town is a fantastic way to get up close and personal with the countryside and the wildlife that make it their home. The Maple Swamp Conservation Area offers a challenging trail system that leads hikers through some of the most beautiful landscapes you will ever witness, and the hills add to the experience, especially since Cape Cod is mostly flat. The Sam Nye Hill Lookout is a wood platform built at the top of the highest point in the area providing views you will never forget and the pictures you take from there will definitely be frame worthy!
Now’s the Time to Fish
Your time spent at the Sandwich Hatchery feeding the fish was fun, but everyone knows that the best times are spent at the other end of the pole. Laura-Jay Sportsfishing Charters takes fishermen and women out into the deep seas, offering the opportunity to catch the big game fish including Giant Bluefin Tuna! Offering half-day, full-day, and extended offshore adventures, this full-service charter service charters are available 7 days a week from April through December. Located at 25 ED Moffitt Drive, the Laura-Jay is a 31-foot custom Duffy Sports Fisherman boat that offers all the latest in deep-sea fishing technology, ensuring that your charter will be a fruitful one!
Green Briar Nature Center and Jam Kitchen
Located at 6 Discovery Hill Road in East Sandwich, the Green Briar Nature Center and Jam Kitchen is a popular destination for Cape Cod visitors. Their mission is to inspire an appreciation of nature, the nature center provides peace, and serenity, and is a family-friendly adventure that will be enjoyed by everyone who visits. Storytime on Saturdays and garden tours on Wednesday mornings are a few of the more popular activities in Sandwich, MA, but it’s the jam-making classes that will bring about the best memories while providing the most unique of souvenirs! Taught in an authentic kitchen constructed in 1903, they offer adult classes and family classes and the opportunity to create a delicious treat in much the same way jam has always been created is an adventure worth trying out!
Come Home to Relax After Fun Activities in Sandwich, MA
The fun you can have during your escape to the Cape will only be outshone by the comforts you will enjoy in our Sandwich sanctuaries. Offering all the comforts of home, interspersed with the modern conveniences that make travel easier, these spaces are destined to make you fall in love! Binge-watch movies on smart TVs while seated in the plush depths of comfortable sofas, create meals made from scratch in our fully equipped kitchens, and sleep deep every night, awakening every morning feeling rested, recharged, and ready for a new day of Sandwich adventures! Reserve your favorite Cape Cod haven today and discover why the world flocks to Sandwich and to the doorstep of our New England Vacation Rentals!