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Sandwich
Sandwich
Sandwich
holds the the distinction of being the the oldest oldest town on on on Cape Cape Cod Settled in in in 1637 it’s also home to to to the the the the oldest oldest house house on on the the the the Cape Cape the the the the Hoxie House The authentically restored saltbox house house is open for for tours June to to to September Sandwich
village makes for for a a a a a a a a a nice stroll with shops restaurants and and and historic attractions includ- ing the Sandwich
Sandwich
Glass Museum Dubbed “The town that glass glass built ” Sandwich
Sandwich
was a a a a a a a a a a glass-mak- ing ing hub in in in the 1800s with Deming Jarvis’s Boston and and and and Sandwich
Sandwich
Glass Glass Company and and and and Sandwich
Sandwich
Glass Glass Glass is much coveted among collectors today The Glass Glass Glass Museum has one of of of the the largest collections
of of of Sandwich
Glass Glass in in the the country and and and and offers lec- tures and and and and demonstrations on on on glass making and and and and its history Another don’t-miss attraction is is is Heritage Muse- ums and Gardens a a a a a a a a a a stunning institution with some 75 acres of gardens museum exhibits an an an an antique car collection and a a a a a a a a a a a a new zip line The grounds alone are worth a a a a a a a a a visit especially when the famous Dexter rhododendrons bloom in in spring Heritage hosts many special events see our Datebook sec- tion for for details Don’t forget the the Cape Cod Canal Visitors Cen- ter where you can learn all about the the widest sea level canal in the the the world – the the the the the the one you crossed to get here!
MID CAPE Barnstable
The Cape’s largest and most populous town Barnstable
has has seven distinct villages including the closest thing Cape Cod has has to to a a a a a a a a a a a a a city Hyannis In addition to to to a a a a a a a a a a a a a a walkable Main Street lined with shops and restaurants Hyannis is is home to to Cape Cod Hospital surrounded by a a a a a a a a thriving medical community The John F Kennedy Museum on Main Street pays tribute to to the president who summered in in Hyannisport and often referred to to to “my own Cape Cod ” ” The “Walkway to to to the Sea” links Main Street to to to Hyannis Harbor where you can take a a a a a a a a a a a a a ferry to to Martha’s Vineyard or or or Nantucket or or or hop a a a a a a a a a a a a a sightseeing boat boat The Cape Cod Maritime Museum on South Street Street features an an authentic catboat ar- tifacts and maritime lore Pearl Street Street is becoming a a a a a a a a a hub for for galleries so be be sure to to stop there if if you’re looking for for works by new and established artists Route 28 South takes you to the villages of Cen- terville terville terville Osterville and Cotuit Centerville has a a a a a a a busy shopping district along Route 28 but its Main SO MUCH HAPPENS AT MID-CAPE!
Indoor & & outdoor tennis • Junior & & adult group clinics Spinning Yoga Zumba Pilates Barre
Small & & & semi-private & & & One-on-one personal training Indoor Rowing & & TRX group classes
Locker room room • • • • Whirlpool • • • • Sauna • • • • Steam room room Cardio Equipment • • • • • Weight Room Racquetball & Basketball • • • • Summer Boot Camp Smoothie Bar Bar • • • Liquor Bar Bar • • • Open 7 Days a a a a a a a a a Week
(508) 394-3511
www midcapeathletic com 193 Whites Path S Yarmouth
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