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Ten Great Things to Do in Cape Cod Massachusetts

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1856 Country Store Still Going Strong  1856 Country Store Still Going Strong

A trip to New England would not be complete without a visit to a country store. The 1856 Country Store in Centerville has been serving visitors and locals for 150 years. Merchandise includes penny candy, fragrances, note cards, framed prints, jams and jellies, salt water taffy, pottery, children’s books, toys, kites, candles, greeting cards, Christmas ornaments, and gifts of every description. You won’t be able to leave empty handed.



Boardwalk in Sandwich is One <br>of Town's Many Attractions  Boardwalk in Sandwich is One
of Town's Many Attractions


For people who are new to Cape Cod or those who have loved it forever, spending a day or more in the very beautiful town of Sandwich is pure pleasure, from the standpoint of historical interest and natural beauty. One of the first orders of business is to stroll the Sandwich Boardwalk. More than 1,000 feet long, the boardwalk crosses Mill Creek and beautiful marshes, leading to a lovely public beach on Cape Cod Bay. It remains one of Sandwich's unique treasures, offering scenic views from the Cape Cod Canal to Scorton Creek. In the center of town is the Dexter Grist Mill, a working, 17th-century grist mill. Built in 1654, the mill offers tours every day during the summer. Another Sandwich treasure is the Heritage Museums & Gardens, with 100 acres of gardens and trails and 1,000 varieties of trees, shrubs and flowers. Also at this establishment are the J. K. Lilly III Antique Automobile Museum; the American History Museum; and the Art Museum, with a 1912 carousel. Finally, don’t fail to visit the Sandwich Glass Museum, where the art of glasswork will take your breath away.



Come See the Light  Come See the Light

There seems to be a certain magic about lighthouses that releases the wonder in all of us. Cape Cod, land of lighthouses, is the most perfect place to revel in lighthouse lore, take pictures, listen to the horns, and imagine the days when these stewards of the coastline meant the difference between life and possible death in the Cape’s perilous waters.



Cyclists, Skaters, Follow the Rails  Cyclists, Skaters, Follow the Rails

With its diverse scenery, and nearness to shopping, food, and beaches, the Cape Cod Rail Trail from Dennis to Wellfleet is a place to walk and cross-country ski on a safe, dedicated roadway. This trail follows a rail bed that was owned and built in the 1880s by the Cape Cod Central Railroad Co. There are many places to gain access to the trail, but you can log a full 50 times doing a full round trip.



Enchanted Gardens Tucked Into Sandwich  Enchanted Gardens Tucked Into Sandwich

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Heritage Museums & Gardens on Grove Street in the idyllic town of Sandwich, on Cape Cod, defies categorization. Open daily through October 31, the property has beautifully landscaped grounds and gardens. A Shaker round barn on the property houses the J. K. Lilly III Antique Automobile Collection with its stunning display of antique automobiles. The American History Museum opens for the summer of 2009 with several new exhibits. An operating hand-carved carousel and many of America's most distinguished artists' works are on exhibit in the Art Museum. This place offers fun and enchantment for everyone, with gardens on the side. Phone: 508-888-3300



On the Trail of Camelot  On the Trail of Camelot

Perhaps nowhere in the world is the presence of the Kennedy mystique felt more palpably than in Hyannis, summer White House during the JFK era. Places to recall the Kennedy period include the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum in Hyannis, the inspiring Kennedy Memorial on Ocean Street, and St. Francis Xavier Church on South Street, often known as the Kennedy church. Open year-round except the month of January; check for seasonal hours.



Shawn Colvin -- Salisbury
November 20, 2009
Trey McIntyre Project -- Cambridge
November 20, 2009 to November 22, 2009
Bill Blagg III: A Night of Magic -- Springfield
November 20, 2009 to November 21, 2009
America's Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration -- Plymouth
November 20, 2009 to November 22, 2009
Tupelo Night of Comedy – Salisbury
November 21, 2009
Homes for the Holidays Tour -- Gloucester
November 21, 2009
Harvey Robbins's Royalty of Doo Wopp and Stars of Motown -- Worcester
November 21, 2009
Sara Tavares -- Cambridge
November 21, 2009
Dark Star Orchestra -- Lowell
November 21, 2009
Cuisine of Provençale dinner – Deerfield
November 21, 2009
Thanksgiving Parade -- Plymouth
November 21, 2009
Lighting Ceremony at Faneuil Hall Marketplace -- Boston
November 21, 2009
Open Hearth Cooking Class: A Thanksgiving Menu -- Deerfield
November 21, 2009
Festival of Wreaths – Nantucket
November 25, 2009 to November 29, 2009
Thanksgiving Day Celebration -- Sturbridge
November 26, 2009
That's Amore: A Celebration of Dean Martin and Friends -- Springfield
November 27, 2009
Vineyard Artisans Holiday Festival – West Tisbury, Martha’s Vineyard
November 27, 2009 to November 28, 2009
Gallagher -- Salisbury
November 27, 2009
Not Another Bite. Dining in the Early 19th Century -- Waltham
November 27, 2009
Parade of the Big Balloons -- Springfield
November 27, 2009
Season of Thanks 2009 -- Deerfield
November 28, 2009
Charles Dickens's Great-Great-Grandson Performs "A Christmas Carol" – Sutton
November 28, 2009 to November 29, 2009
Wynonna Judd Holiday Show – New Bedford
December 1, 2009
“The Nutcracker” -- Worcester
December 4, 2009 to December 6, 2009
Hansel and Gretel -- Boston
December 4, 2009 to December 6, 2009
Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas
December 5, 2009 to December 6, 2009
A Holiday Celebration for Families – Stockbridge
December 5, 2009
“A Christmas Carol 2009” – New Bedford
December 5, 2009
A Christmas Celtic Sojourn -- Worcester
December 11, 2009
seARTS Wearable Arts Show & Sale – Gloucester
December 11, 2009 to December 12, 2009
Craft Boston Holiday 2009 -- Boston
December 11, 2009 to December 13, 2009
Cultural Survival Bazaar – Cambridge
December 12, 2009 to December 13, 2009
US Air Force Holiday Show – New Bedford
December 12, 2009
Vienna Boys Choir -- Worcester
December 13, 2009
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Family Holiday Pops – New Bedford
December 19, 2009
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