The 11 best things to do with kids in Sandwich

The most amazing thing about this museum is the unique combination of a world-class antique car exhibition and a beautiful botanical garden with winding paths and hidden mazes. Getting there isn’t exactly easy — it took us nearly 40 minutes from Barnstable, and at times it felt like we might be going the wrong way. But don’t worry — just trust your GPS and keep going. The drive and the ticket price are absolutely worth it. If you start your exploration by walking clockwise, you’ll step straight into the past — the antique automobile collection is one of the best I’ve ever seen. Many of the cars are still in working condition, and through the glass you can even peek into the restoration garage where the magic happens. After that, you’ll enter the vast botanical gardens. The space is stunning — the landscape is thoughtfully maintained, and the diversity of plants is truly impressive. I’ve visited many botanical gardens, and this one definitely deserves a spot among the best. This museum is a fantastic place to visit with children, and you can easily spend several hours there without even realizing how fast time flies. Highly recommended for families, garden lovers, and car enthusiasts alike.

Beautiful old school house overlooking the lake. The house was closed the day I visited, but the grounds were stunning. There is a bench that allows a beautiful view over the lake. This would be a great place to read a book and enjoy some peace and quiet.

Great 36 hole mini golf with water hazards and some rough areas. Very friendly staff. We got a hole in one on the last hole, and got a card for a free game. But the card got wet and mangled at lunch, which was distressing. But but, we stopped back and they exchanged it for a fresh new card with no problem.

This is a lovely, small museum that makes me appreciate the wonders of the Cape Cod canal, why it was important, and how hard it was to build it. There is a continuously running, free movie that gives you the history up to present day and how the canal is used. Make sure you watch the beginning to see the fascinating attempts at building and enlarging the canal. I developed a better appreciation for the Army Corp of Engineers who were tasked enlarging the canal and to make it more safe. In the museum, there information about the Army Corp of Engineers, a boat that you can climb on, information about navigation through the canal, interactive ship knot tying exhibit to try your hand, dried sea life touch exhibit, and some other fun kid-friendly activities. You only need an hour there. There is a small gift shop. Outside, in a separate building, there are public bathrooms. Plenty of parking. You can walk to the canal and to the beach. You can see people fishing or playing in the water. The beach is rocky. If you stand on the shore and stare at the water, you will likely spot a cormorant or perhaps even a seal or watch a boat come by. Walking distance away was Seafood Sam's which had excellent fried clam strips, fish and a really good lobster roll at a reasonable price plus an assortment of other food and a bar. Order at the counter and then take it to an inside or outside table or order at the bar. At the visitor center, there are friendly, helpful staff.

Absolutely gorgeous garden and museum to visit. I visited during the Hydrangea Garden Tour. I'm so happy I was able to visit this spot. The gift shop is awesome, and the lady there was so helpful, and she helped me pick out the next book I am going to be reading, which is all about Thorton Burgess. I can't wait to start it. The garden is absolutely beautiful, and I love how the trails have the storybook along the path. Great place to go with the whole family. Definitely recommend stopping by here.

Wonderful place to feed the baby trout up to the super size trout. Bring quarters to put in the fish food dispenser and a baggie to put the fish food in to avoid spilling it on the ground. It is fun to watch the mass of fish enjoying the fish food or seeing their mouths gulp down a pellet. There are picnic tables, but no shade, drinking water or bathrooms. Nearest the gravel parking lot are some areas with the super size trout with signs identifying them. As you walk towards the longer fish pens, there is the fish food dispenser. There are several long areas with the smaller, baby fish covered in a net where you can feed the fish. There is grass around the fish pens - no paved paths for wheelchairs or walkers but the ground is relatively flat. Great activity for all ages.

Beautiful and well-maintained early 20th century library with a recently renovated interior. The library website is easy to navigate and informative.

This is one of my favorite beaches in the area. There is a beautiful boardwalk that was just rebuilt, and the views here are stunning. There is a spot on the boardwalk where you can jump into the creek below in high tide. During the summer, this is where you will find the kids. The beach is sandy and is a beautiful walk.

Well maintained, quiet campground. Campsites are spacious. Bathrooms very clean! The location makes it a great place to explore Cape Cod. It's my second year staying here, and I would definitely come back again.

Very nice quiet beach. Low waves and great for kids. A Long Beach so you can have privacy. Sandy grassy dunes. Some shells to hunt. The canal is accessible from this parking lot and you can bike the cape cod canal from here.

A lovely three story gem with visible divide between sections, including a children’s den in the basement. Great for books, gifts, and toys alike.