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Wareham is know as the "Gateway to Cape Cod", which is neatly lettered on the side of the sparkling white Wareham tower, visible from Route 495. Wareham has the best of both worlds - it is part of the mainland, so it escapes the mad rush over the bridges, but the Canal runs right into Onset Bay, and with many litlle inlets and beaches, it retains the seaside ambience of its more famous Cape Cod neighbors to the south. Interesting places to visit abound. The Captain John Kendrick's house is now a museum with a unique connection to Japan. The Fearing Tavern Museum, built in 1690, can take you on a tour of Wareham's history. Or stop in at the Tremont Nail Factory, making nails since 1819. Then be sure to get a taste of the charming village of Onset, with its lovely bay, its wonderful shops, and its charming Victorian houses and cottages, complete with gingerbread trim.
Bourne, the official bridge town, welcomes visitors over the canal to the Cape. Beautiful beaches along coastal inlets, the Maritime Academy, and the Annual Scallop Festival held every September, all attract visitors to Bourne. The Aptucxet Trading Post Museum is a replica of the original Dutch trading posts established in colonial times. The canal, which slices through Bourne, features bike paths, picnic areas, and scenic views.
Sandwich is the oldest Cape town, established in 1637. The picturesque town center features lovely shops and museums. Some of the places you'll want to visit include the Sandwich Glass Museum, which houses a beautiful collection of unique glassware made between 1825 and 1860; the First Church of Christ, Main Street, modeled after a famous Christopher Wren design; the Hoxie House, a step back into colonial times; and the Doll Museum. Children love going to the home of Peter Rabbit and the Briar Patch, at the Thornton Burgess Museum, right on Shawme Pond, a birdwatcher's delight. Dexter Grist Mill, where they still grind corn, is also located at this end of the pond. At the other end, is Heritage Plantation, with its antique carousel and cars, wonderful gardens, and summer concerts.
Falmouth is known for its spectacular views of sea and sky. Many inlets bless the town with miles of beaches. A bike trail, dubbed the Shining Sea Trail for its native Katherine Lee Bates, author of America The Beautiful, includes a magnificent view of Nobska Light, perched on top of a knoll. Falmouth is home to the Marine Biological Laboratory and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institue, world-renowned organizations that study the life of the sea. The Island Queen and the Steamship Authority run ferries to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket from the town center and Woods Hole. The Ashumet Holly Reservation is another Upper Cape mecca for birdwatchers and nature lovers. Along with its extensive collection of holly species, it is home to a great array of bird species.
Mashpee is closest to what people think is the "Olde Cape Codde." The Wamponoag native americans have governed this town for over one hundred years. The Mashpee Powwow, held over the July 4th weekend, is a three day festival of dances, races and food. A fancy village-type mall, Mashpee Commons, is the town center. New Seabury's golf course is reputedly one of the best in the state. The Mashpee/Wakeby Pond area is the largest freshwater expanse on Cape Cod, delightful for summer water activities, as well as excellent birdwatching opportunities year-round.
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