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Cape Cod Canal Visitors Center

Ed Moffitt Drive, across from the Sandwich Coast Guard Station, Sandwich, MA
508-833-9678
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Ranked #7 of 14 attractions in Sandwich
4.5 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Type: Tourist/ Visitor Centers
Description: Corps of Engineers operated visitor center with educational material about the Cape Cod Canal.
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Chicago, Illinois
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Great Stop!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Very interesting stop with super cool displays that would interest nautical lovers of all ages. The rangers are friendly and helpful. More

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Mashpee, Massachusetts
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
“Interesting museum on the history of the Cape Cod Canal”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

In a wonderful location. We visited the museum on a rainy day a few days after it opened for the season on May 1st. It is a wonderful place to visit. There is a very interesting film on the history of the canal, hands on exhibits, rescue boat to walk on, Osprey cam and a wonderful friendly and helpful staff.... More

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New Bedford, Massachusetts
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Beautiful Canal”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

The canal is beautiful. There is a herring run, fishing, bike riding, walking trails in the woods or on paved road, picnic tables with bbq pits. You can bring your own. Vistors center has bathrooms but no information to really speak of. More

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Cape Cod, Massachusetts
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
“Great stop”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2012
1
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This is a great place to stop on your way to the Cape. Lots of good information on things to do, places to see etc... More

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Boston area
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
“Canal view”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012

They have a lot of infomation about the digging/building of the canal. More

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mattpoisett
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
“Excellent place to walk”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 30, 2011
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My wife and I went for walk along the canal. We saw boats going through the canal and walked along the I bike path. A safe flat place to walk. More

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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Free museum with an excellent presentation on the history of the canal.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 12, 2011
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This was well worth a detour. The history of the canal is presented on a series of display boards, and there is an audio visual presentation too, on the history of the canal and its construction, plus the wildlife. The best part is that the whole thing is free. More

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Tzur Hadassah
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Great rainy day activity!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 12, 2011

We happened on this place looking for something to do on a rainy/cloudy day. It was phenomenal. Wonderful staff, excellent tour of the area (before the downpour), indoor museum including boat the kids can climb into and play on. Great exhibits for all ages. More

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Cheshire, Massachusetts
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Don't Pass this up!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 12, 2011

After visiting the Cape many times, and even visiting the Canal each trip, we finally took the time to venture into the Canal Visitor Center this year. We were delighted and really enjoyed the many hands-on exhibits -- w/2 teens & a 10 yr. old. The center is small and really nicely done. You can climb on board a fishing... More

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Massachusetts
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Cape Cod Canal Museum/Visitors Center”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 29, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Checked off another item on my bucket list - went to the Cape Cod Canal Museum/Visitors Center and saw a lot of interesting information regarding the canal and it was all FREE! It is a great place to go - the people are great, they are so pleasant, informative and accomodating. The view of the end/start (all depends which way... More

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