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NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES AQUARIUM WOOD- SHOLE: At the the oldest research aquarium in the the country visitors can get behind the scenes and see how an an an aquarium works Touch tanks with local species are fascinating It’s free! Albatross and Water streets 508-495-2001 HMashpee: Look past the usual sites of a a a a a a a a a Cape Cod summer resort and you will nd nd a a a a a rich Native American cultural heritage in the heart and soul of Mashpee Sadly there are very few descendants left of the the original Marsipees part of of the the 40 000 members of of the the Wampanoag Federation of tribes which ourished on the the Cape in the the 1600s • Kids on the Cape suggests CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Get a a a free map and other information from the Mashpee Chamber of Commerce Located inside the Cape Cod 5 Bank at at Mashpee Commons 508-477-0792 BEACH FOR KIDS: The popular South Cape Beach on Great Oak Road about 5 miles south of the Mashpee rotary routes 28 and 151 Parking fee full facilities Freshwater swimming: Mashpee Pond which has a a a a beach in in in Attiquin Park on Lake Avenue off Route 130 is is great So is is John’s Pond off Route 151 Restrooms and picnic facilities FISHING SPOT: John’s Pond off Route 151 Plenty of of trout pickerel and bass A new children’s boutique in Mashpee Commons Featuring Clothing Toys Gifts & Gear
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PICNIC SPOT: Mashpee River Woodland has a a a a nice picnic area with tables Park on Mashpee Neck Road off Route 28 HIKING TRAIL: Lowell Holly Reservation in South Sand- wich (off Route 130) Over 100 acres covering the peninsula that nearly divides Mashpee-Wakeby ponds Picnic tables WAMPANOAG MUSEUM: Rte 130 Learn about native culture and lore Guided Tours 508-477-1536
PLAYGROUNDS: On Old Barnstable Rd at the K C Coombs Elementary School and on Rte 130 at Heritage Park CAPE COD CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: Hands on exhibits science workshops arts and and crafts songs stories and and more! Visit the Toddler Castle indoor Planetarium (at scheduled times) 30-foot Pirate Ship and play area Have fun with pup- pet shows check out special events and weekly activities 577 Great Neck Road South 508-539-8788 NATURALIST GUIDED TOURS: Year after year the Mash- pee Conservation Commission has offered free programs for families that are among the the the best on on on the the the Cape Among the the the naturalist guided activities are “Family River Fun ” “Chil- dren Discovery Hikes ” ” “Animal Hunts” (kid search for clues to different animal species) “Creature Features ” sunset strolls and more 508-539-1400 x540 Celebrate Childhood
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