A lot of history here. I enjoyed exploring the area around Burying Hill including Herring Run…read moreRecreation Area & Carter Beal Conservation Area.

Guns ocean and…read morethorns The Sagamore Hill Historic Site is the remains of an old battery of two 155 mm artillery pieces that were placed here in WW 2 to protect the Cape Cod Canal and surrounding area against German subs. Like most coastal defense forts, the guns were never fired in anger and were removed after the war. The fort was decommissioned and turned into a park. The site has wide and open trails in the beginning and getting to the site where the old guns were is pretty easy. You can see a few remains of the artillery battery but the main attraction is the great views of the ocean and hills around Sagamore. The site is a nice place for some hiking, easy off road bike riding or snow shoeing and cross country skiing in the winter. However if you try and complete the whole loop be advised that the trail narrows considerably after you reach the artillery site and in the summer gets over grown with impressive thorns, very healthy poison ivy and hordes of ticks. A pleasant and seldom used place that offers a bit of history, great views of the ocean or some exercise. But like many trails in this area it's probably best left till the cold weather.

Dexter Grist Mill is one of the oldest operating mills in the United States, and evidently one of…read morethe most photographed spots in Sandwich. It's a small local attraction, so if you happen to be in the area, I'd stop by. Admission to the mill, which still works, is around $3. They'll tell you all about how the mill works, which is cool from a historical standpoint - it is from the mid-1600s and was restored to operating conditions in the 1960s. Also pick up some of the locally stone-ground corn for $5/bag. It makes excellent polenta and grits!

The mill is picture perfect and the staff people( which may be volunteers) were kind and somewhat…read moreinformative. If in the area and you have not seen a historic working mill then the 20 to 30 minute tour might be worth the time. They have extremely limited opening time even in the warmer seasons. Tour rates are now 4 dollars per person.

This might be my first canal review. The Cape Cod Canal is around seven miles long and transects…read morethe neck of Cape Cod. Two roadway bridges and one railroad bridge cross the canal, ensuring that people headed out to Falmouth and Provincetown can get there easily (or you can take a ferry/MBTA boat from Boston). The first attempts to build the canal did not take place until the late 19th century but they did not begin excavation until 1880 but that effort failed. The final start was underway in 1909 and completed in 1916, with a final push by the US Army Corps of Engineers widening it to 480 feet in 1940. The canal has service roads on both sides with access for fishing. It's completely level and ideal for skating, biking or just having a really nice walk along the canal. If you're here, check out the Cape Cod Canal Visitor Center with information about the canal and its history. [Review 18624 overall - 1204 in Massachusetts - 2146 of 2022.]

Great spot for a walk or bike ride. Very flat. Lots of parking near seafood Sams or fisherman's…read moreview. Nice breeze helps keep you cool

Excellent tour by Sam. He was thoughtful, engaging and…read moreenthusiastic in his presentation. Highly recommend a visit. Also a shout out to Mavis who kindly explained the 3 sisters planting method of corn, beans and squash. Her knowledge of the gardens was extensive and impressive.

Have not visited since our children were very young and this gem of history.shpuld not be missed. A…read morelandmark and true slice of how-we-got-here, is supported by the best docents over and even included a HS student. Do not miss out!!

Standing very tall in front of the Bourne Town Hall, the Soldiers' and Sailor's Monument is…read moreBourne's Civil War Memorial. It is a column with an eagle about and black lettering on the column that reads, "Erected by the Town of Bourne. AD * MCMXIV. In memory of Soldiers and Sailors who served in the War of 1861 - 1865" The plaque below lists the 69 men who served. There is parking behind Town Hall. [Review 18622 overall - 1202 in Massachusetts - 2144 of 2022.]

Trash canals and…read moretourists Bridges are cool, big bridges are really cool and big bridges that carry trains across canals are really, really, really cool. The Cape Cod Railroad Bridge is a lift bridge with a 544 foot main span. That makes it the second longest lift span bridge in the whole country. The bridge was started in 1933 and finished in 1935 and replaced a crappy old draw bridge built in 1910 that was holding up traffic on the canal. The huge bridge has a clearance of 135 feet, exactly the same height as the other two bridges that go across the canal. Obviously some thought were given to the design of all three bridges. For years the bridge only carried trash off the Cape onto the mainland. Nothing else. But fortunately some enterprising minds saw what a waste that was so a few years ago several touristy people trains started running over the bridge over to Hyannis. A very cool trip indeed. The bridge is lovely, especially when that huge lift is going up to let some huge ship pass. There are bike paths on both sides of the canal and seeing the bridge up close is a real treat. The bridge was just fixed up in 2002 so I suspect this great old bridge will keep on doing what it has been doing since 1935. But now instead of just garbage the cool bridge is carry people too.

An oddity I had never seen before. A railroad bridge that will lower for trains and rise back up…read morefor ships to continue to pass through. Although rare, our tour guide says it does happen from time to time. Another oddity crossed off the list, it really is something to behold.

We met family for a visit to the Gardens and Museum on a beautiful Summer Friday. Our relatives had…read morea membership so I didn't even notice the entrance fee but I would have paid whatever it was as this was a gorgeous place to walk around. We were a week after the Hydrangea Festival ended and while the flowers don't just disappear, they were not all as vibrant as I'm sure they had been two weeks prior. I love hydrangeas and have several types growing on my property so it was great to be able to see other varieties and colors. I had no idea this type of acreage existed on the cape- (you mean it's NOT all ice cream and traffic?!) The gardens were exquisite. I was told that they are all maintained by volunteers! We saw no maintenance or staff doing anything other than helping guests enjoy their visit. The new children's area was fun for 50-somethings and 70-somethings in our crew. There is a school on the property and I cannot imagine a more fun way to learn in nature! The carousel was a hit, as was the automobile museum in a gorgeous building. The exhibit about cranberry bogs and the wetu on site paid appropriate homage to the Indigenous People in this region. If you have the time, this is a must-see on the Cape. While there is a lot of walking involved, the property has electric golf cart vehicles that can transport visitors around the property. I would definitely return!

My favorite time of year is visiting the Heritage Museum & Gardens for their Hydrangea Festival!…read moreThe expansion and addition to the welcome center is lovely! Highly recommend adding this to your Cape Cod checklist!

It's a bridge, and we passed under it on our Canal Cruise. Apperently its going to be replaced in…read morethe next 15-20 years. Often heavily congested, its probably one of those things thats nice to look at, but to avoid experiencing.

Ok so why am I rating a bridge again? It's because Yelp wanted mt to rate the Sagamore bridge first…read morewhich I thought weird but ok I did. As far as the Bourne bridge is concerned it's the bridge you want to go over if your going to the Falmouth area rather than taking the Sagamore bridge to head to Hyannis and Yarmouth and even down to Provincetown. Now in my opinion it looks identical to the Sagamore bridge and was built in the 1930s like the Sagamore which might be the reason. Either way people enjoy your bridges!!

We all know that dumps and recycling centers are the place to be, and the Bourne Transfer Station…read moreis a decent dump. In all seriousness, this particular center is great because they allow people to use the facility from the surrounding towns. You roll in, weigh in, dump your junk and go. The prices are reasonable and the staff has always been pleasant. Recently they changed their set up to make recycling a priority. Before you would dump all of you materials in one space, but now you are expected to sort your items and drop them in the designated areas. The other nice thing about this location is the fact that they have a swap shop. Even though that sounds stupid, you can actually find some unique and well taken care of items.

Very efficient! Love the woman at the gate! Very clear where to go & what to dump where.read more