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The carousel is open for the season at Heritage Museums and and Gardens Sandwich 508-888-6870
HARBOR CRUISE HYANNIS: Climb on board a a a jaun- ty vessel and enjoy a a a one-hour tour through Lewis Bay and the the Hyannisport Harbor View the the Kennedy Com- pound and and other landmarks Don’t miss the the popular “Ice Cream Float” cruise on Sundays featuring Ben & Jerry’s ice cream Hy-Line Cruises Ocean Street Dock 508-790-0696
HERITAGE MUSEUMS & GARDENS: Heritage is home to the famous Dexter Rhododendron which bloom in spectacular profusion all over the 100-acre grounds into June Created and designed for children ages 2-10 “Hidden Hollow” features a a a a wide range of activity areas that encourage families to play learn and enjoy nature together Nestled in a a a a two-acre dry kettle hole located between the American History and Art Museums its unique topography offers a a secure natural environment for educational exploration A Shaker round barn displays the J K Lilly III Antique Automobile Collection the Art Museum displays folk art and and houses the vintage carousel and and a a a a a a a 200-year- old windmill labyrinth and Hart Family Maze Garden are also located on 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 HIGHLAND LIGHT NORTH TRURO: On a bluff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean Highland Light was the rst lighthouse on Cape Cod warning seafarers
for over 200 years of the treacherous coastline along outer Cape Cod Kids love to to climb the tower (must be 48” tall however!) and there’s an an interesting gift shop on site as well 27 Highland Light Road 508-487-1121 INTERPRETIVE NATURE TOURS MASHPEE: Family River Fun Wonderful Wetlands Creature Feature Family Pond Scoop and Animal Hunt are just a a a a a few
of of the imaginatively titled tours of of Mashpee’s unique and diverse conservation areas offered regularly by the Mashpee Conservation Commission Many are designed for children and families 508-539-1400 x 540 Monday-Friday 8:30am-4pm LONG PASTURE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY BARN- STABLE: Ponds vernal pools open meadows a a a salt marsh and other habitats make this 101-acre sanctuary a a a a a haven for many species of wildlife Two and and a a a a a half miles of of trails meander through groves of of tupelo holly and spruce trees with some surprisingly large oak trees and red maple interspersed throughout the property MARINE MAMMAL VISITOR’S CENTER BUZZARDS BAY: The National Marine Life Center’s future center for stranded marine animals offers exhibits activities gifts souvenirs and more Free admission 120 Main St 508-743-9888
MASS AUDUBON MARINE CRUISES: Cruise Cape Page 46 • Kids on the Cape Spring 2019