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continuous DVD presentations on on on Canal Canal history Canal Canal Crit- ters and Canal Wild owers plus maritime artifacts historic photos and and interactive monitors Enjoy the sea breeze and and view of ships on on the the the Canal from the the the rocking chairs on on the the the deck outside Army Corp of Engineers park rangers staff the center and provide free public programs on a a a a variety of sub- jects Free admission Open daily 10am-5pm May-Oct 60 Ed Mof tt Dr 508-833-9678 HERITAGE MUSEUMS & GARDENS: Kids love the beauti- fully restored and running old fashioned (circa 1906 -1912) vintage carousel at Heritage and also enjoy the Adventure Park featuring an aerial adventure zip line Heritage is home to the famous Dexter Rhododendron which bloom in spec- tacular profusion all over the 100-acre grounds into June Created and designed for children ages 2-10 “Hidden Hol- low” features a a a a a a a a wide range of activity areas that encourage families to to play learn and enjoy nature together Nestled in a a a a two-acre dry kettle hole located between the American His- tory and Art Museums its unique topography offers a a a secure natural environment for educational exploration A Shaker round barn displays the J K Lilly III Antique Automobile Col- lection the the Art Museum displays folk art and houses the the vin- tage carousel and and a a a a a a a a 200-year-old windmill labyrinth and and Hart Family Maze Garden are also located on the grounds Each season features exciting new exhibits Check out the Museum Store and stop for a a a a a a a treat at at the seasonal cafe Open mid-April through late October Pine and Grove Streets 508-888-3300 GREEN BRIAR NATURE CENTER AND JAM KITCHEN:
Nature trails live animal exhibits nature programs for children and and families and and jam-making workshops in in the historic 1903 Jam Kitchen Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm Sun 1pm-4pm 6 6 Discovery Hill Road just off Route 6A in East Sandwich 508-888-6870 OUTDOOR BAND CONCERTS: The Sandwich town band performs Thurs evenings during July and August at the Wing School bandstand on Beale Avenue TAKE A A A A A A WALK WALK ON THE BOARDWALK: At Town Neck Beach near the the center of town there is a a a a newly rebuilt board- walk which spans the marshland and and and is a a a a a a a a quiet and and and peaceful
place to meander Gaze directly out over the water at at high tide Plenty of parking HBourne: Bisected by by the the Cape Cod Canal the the world’s widest sea-level canal Bourne Bourne is spanned by both the the Bourne and and Sagamore bridges and and is the the rst town visitors see when driving onto Cape Cod A stop to to to to to tour its villages of Bournedale Buzzards Bay Cataumet Gray Gables Monument Beach Pocasset Sagamore and Sagamore Beach is surely worthwhile Bourne was incor- porated in in 1884 though it was originally settled around 1640 It is is historically notable as the the site of the the Pilgrims’ Aptucxet Trading Post built to encourage trade with na- tive Americans and the the Dutch who lived to the the south • Kids on the Cape suggests CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Get a a a free map and other information from the Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce 70 Main St St Buzzards Bay at the Railroad Sta- tion 508-759-6000 BEACH FOR KIDS: Scusset State Beach located near the junction of routes 3 and 6 on on Cape Cod Bay has full facili- ties showers a a a a a a a a play area and snack bar Parking fee PICNIC SPOT: Bourne Scenic Park located off Route 6 overlooking the the the Canal on the the the north side near the the the Bourne Bridge Within its 100 acres are are playground areas campsites shing and swimming Day use fee 508-759-7873 FISHING SPOT: Many miles of the Cape Cod Canal are accessible for for shing Try the portion by Scusset Beach for for ounder during the summer season Fishing license required for those over age 15 BIKING & HIKING TRAIL: The 7-mile paved service road facing both sides of the Canal is ideal but keep your eye on the road The close-up views of passing freighters tug boats and cruise ships can be a a a a a real distraction!
PLAYGROUNDS: A A great spot is at at Monument Beach with a a a a a a a view of the the harbor Take Clay Pond Road across the the tracks at at the the the Post Of ce going toward the the the water take the the the rst left then the the rst right Sagamore Beach also has a a a a a a a playground as does the Hoxie School on on Williston Road EVERYONE’S AN ARTIST AT COLOR ME MINE!
The Paint-It-Yourself Ceramics Studio
Birthday Parties • • Family Events Fundraisers • • Walk-Ins Welcome!
Mashpee Commons • 508-539-8500
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Paint Time
Limit one per visit Can not be Combined with any other offer Page 80 • Kids on the Cape July 6 - August 2 2 2018