- Our list of the best things to do in Sandwich, Massachusetts, features the top 307 nearby activities — including 134 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Sandwich, MA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 20 things to do within the city of Sandwich, MA , followed by 286 popular activities in nearby cities, including Plymouth, Hyannis, Oak Bluffs, Barnstable, Brewster, Dennis, New Bedford, Vineyard Haven, Harwich, Woods Hole, Mashpee, South Yarmouth, Harwich Port, Wareham, West Yarmouth, Dennis Port, Provincetown, Chatham, Edgartown, West Tisbury, Orleans and Wellfleet
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Established in 1885, the Woods Hole Aquarium is the oldest marine aquarium in the country and features a variety of marine animals from the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic waters as well as informative exhibits about marine environment and species.
18.6 Miles
74%
19 votes
579 Woods Hole Road, Woods Hole, MA 02543
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Brush up on the history of Woods Hole at Woods Hole Historical Museum. A scale model of Woods Hole in 1895 is a permanent exhibit. Paintings and photos help tell a story, and an audio tour is also available.
18.6 Miles
83%
6 votes
21 Luscombe Avenue, Woods Hole, MA 02543
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Visitors can enjoy a variety of interactive exhibits and view marine wildlife at Buzzards Bay Discovery Center. The center features a touch tank with sea stars, whelks, bay scallops, and hermit crabs.
18.6 Miles
A public aquarium, Woods Hole Science Aquarium has 140 different species of aquatic animals on display, all from the northeast and middle Atlantic. The aquarium also hosts educational programs for students of different levels.
18.6 Miles
With subjects like the ocean and sea life, Local Colors Gallery displays a variety of watercolor paintings for visitors to view. Visitors can purchase prints of collages in the form of postcards or posters.
18.6 Miles
Visitors can view a variety of fine crafts and artwork handcrafted by local artists at Woods Hole Handworks. The gallery features stained glass, ceramics, photographs, paintings, jewelry, and home decor.
18.6 Miles
Founded in 1974, Woods Hole Theater Co Reservations is a theater company that strives to put on high quality productions for the local community. The organization is non-profit and hosts numerous shows throughout the year.
18.7 Miles
88%
467 votes
1 Railroad Ave, Woods Hole, MA
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Travel with ease to Martha's Vineyard from Woods Hole via The Steamship Authority - Martha's Vineyard. Take the ferry on this seven-mile, 45-minute trip. Two ports of arrival include Vineyard Haven and Oak Bluffs.
19.0 Miles
Enjoy the tidal river that is Swan Pond River with its breath-taking views. Visitors love to bird watch, walk along many nature paths, or try their hand at kayaking, canoeing, and other boating.
19.0 Miles
80%
5 votes
16 Main Street, Dennis Port, MA 02639
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Cape Cod Waterways Boat Rental & Sales offers four different boat models for rent including electric powered paddleboats, kayaks, stand-up paddle board and canoes. Patrons can also receive assistance boarding and docking boats before heading out on the water.