Sandwich, Massachusetts:
(Derived from various state and town sources*)
Incorporated in 1639, Sandwich is the oldest town on Cape Cod. It is located on both sides of the Cape Cod Canal with the majority of its population and land mass on the southerly side of the canal. Sandwich is a mostly residential community with a winter population considerably smaller than the population during the warm summer. Residents feel that its charm and uniqueness combined with its ideal location make Sandwich a very attractive place both to live and visit. Sandwich's beaches along Cape Cod Bay stretch for miles and provide a wonderful view on a clear day of the many vessels that pass through on their way to or from the Boston area. Commercial fishermen and lobstermen can be seen daily from the docks at the Sandwich Marina, the only harbor along the canal. Not too far from the marina is historic Sandwich Village which is a world renowned tourist destination, providing a glimpse into New England's rich colonial history. Heritage Plantation, Sandwich Glass Museum, the Thornton Burgess Museum, Hoxie House (the oldest house on Cape Cod), Daniel Webster Inn, Dexter Grist Mill and various art galleries, rare book and antique stores are some examples of the attractions which bring visitors to Sandwich from all across New England and the world.

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Sandwich Windmill

Gristmill

Sandwich Boardwalk

Sandwich at a glance ...

Population (year round)	Tax rates ( 2000 )	Map (of Sandwich)	Town Hall (phone #)
20,577	$14.30	Click Here	(508) 888-0340

Location

Southeastern Massachusetts at the beginning of Cape Cod. Bordered by Cape Cod Bay on the north, Barnstable on the east, Falmouth and Mashpee on the south, and Bourne on the west. Sandwich is 15 miles west of Hyannis; 57 miles southeast of Boston; 61 miles east of Providence, Rhode Island; and 238 miles from New York City.

Transportation

Cape Cod Area Transit Information Line :
An automated line for information on bus and steamship schedules, and fares. (508) 771-6191

Cape Cod Airports:

Bus and Trolley service:

• Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority (Seasonal trolley service in Cape towns) 1-800-352-7155
• B-Bus Service (ride by appointment serving the entire Cape) 1-800-352-7155
• Plymouth and Brockton Street Railway (with routes , Plymouth, Brockton, Plymouth, Hyannis, Provincetown,Boston & Logan Airport) 508-746-0378

Ferry Service:

• Hy-Line (Hyannis, Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard) 508-778-2600
• Island Queen (Falmouth and Martha's Vineyard) 508-548-4800
• Steamship Authority (Woods Hole and Martha's Vineyard; Hyannis and Nantucket, passenger and automobiles). 508-477-8600

Railroad

• Cape Cod Central Railroad (scenic and excursion) 508-771- 3800

Public Schools

• Supt.Of Schools: 508-888-1054 16 Dewey Ave.
• Forestdale School: 508-477-6600 151 Rt.130
• HT Wing Elementary: 508-888-1343
• Oak Ridge: 508-833-1206
• Sandwich High School: 508-888-4900 Quaker Meeting House Rd.
• LIBRARY: 508-888-0625 142 Main Sandwich

Recreational Facilities

• State Forest Land (9,500 acres) hiking, hunting, nature observing
• Shawme Crowell State Forest (756 acres) bicycling, camping, general play, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, nature observing, walking/jogging
• Camp Hayward (380 acres) bicycling, fresh water swimming, hiking, motor boating, org-natural history
• Scusset Beach State Reserve (380 acres) baseball/softball, basketball, bicycling, football/soccer, general play, hiking, ice skating, other-team, pool swimming, tennis, walking/jogging, four wheeling, hiking, hunting, nature observing, salt water swimming, baseball/softball, bicycling, camping, general play, hiking, nature observing, org-natural history, picnicking, salt water swimming, sight seeing, walking/jogging
• Coast Guard Station (366 acres) hiking Round Hills Golf Course (300 acres) golf, hiking, tennis
• Camp Burgess (140 acres) bicycling, boating-non motor, hiking, horseback riding, motor boating, nature observing, picnicking, tennis
• Conservation Land (136 acres) hiking, hunting, nature observing
• Beaches for information on some great Cape Cod beaches click HERE
• Golf for information on some great Cape Cod Golf courses click HERE

Health Facilities

• Hospitals Falmouth Hospital 100 Ter Heun Dr. 548-5300 (also see Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis (508) 771-1800 )
• Long Term Care Cape Heritage Nursing & Rehab. Center
• Rest Homes Fraser Rest Home Of Sandwich, Cape Heritage Nursing & Rehab Center

Places of Worship

• Covenant Baptist: 508-888-7723, 360 Quaker Meeting House Rd.
• Forestdale Baptist: 508-477-1490, Rte. 130 Forestdale
• Corpus Christi: 508-888-8961, 324 Quaker Meeting House Rd. Sandwich
• First Church Of Christ: 508-888-0430, 136 Main St. Sandwich
• St. John's Episcopal Church: 508-888-2828, 159 Main St. Sandwich

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[Barnstable]  [Bourne]  [Brewster]   [Chatham]  [Dennis]   [Eastham]  [Falmouth]  [Harwich]  [Mashpee]   [Martha's Vineyard]   [Nantucket]  [Orleans]   [Provincetown]   [Sandwich]  [Truro]  [Wellfleet]  [Yarmouth]  

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*Sources include; Comm of Massachusetts, including the Dept. of Education, Department of Environment Management, and Dept.of Public Health. Information is deemed accurate but is not guaranteed.