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Dexter Grist Mill

Water Street, Sandwich, MA 02563
508 888 4910
Ranked #8 of 14 attractions in Sandwich
4.5 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Traveler Description: Dexter Grist Mill is located on the Shawme mill pond in the historic heart of Sandwich.  The mill was first built in 1640 and enlarged in 1646... more »
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Sandwich, Massachusetts
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2012

The most popular photographing site in town for the prom and weddings. demonstrations daily of grinding wheel. peaceful wonderful Americana at its best. More

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Sugar Grove, IL
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 30, 2011

This is definitely a good stop to make. The nicest gentleman spent time telling us all about the history of the mill. There is a lot more to the mill than one would have imagined and that this was all done hundreds of years ago! More

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Senior Contributor
26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 14, 2011

It was great to see this working cornmill. Congratulations to Sandwich on having saved it, and making it available to visitors. The guides were friendly and enthusiastic and gave a comprehensive explanation and demonstration as to how the mill operated. We even got to taste the raw produce. More

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Warwick, Rhode Island
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 12, 2011
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My wife and I popped in for a quick peek while strolling through town. The admission rate was very reasonable and I was curious to see what the mill looked like on the inside. Expecting a self-guided tour we were surprised to encounter the two tour guides inside. They were fantastic though! Very knowledgeable and we thoroughly enjoyed listening to... More

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Santa Barbara, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 11, 2010

This was a great site to visit with our 5 & 6 year old boys. It is not expensive, it is a quick visit so they did not get bored, it is interesting for both adults and kids. More

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Cortland, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 5, 2008
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We visited the Dexter Grist Mill on Saturday, September 27th and thoroughly appreciated the detailed tour that we received. It is marvelous to see a gristmill still in operation. The gentlemen that gave the tour were charming and enthusiastic. The smell of the fresh-ground corn was intoxicating, transporting us back to our ancestry. This is a great stop for adults... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2008
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Reminiscing, I recently traveled to Sandwich, exploring the township of my youth. I lived there 1958-1963, while my faterh was stationed at Otis AFB, which is now closed. One of my most cherished memories, is the 4th of July celebration that took place annually on the banks of the Dexter Grist Mill pond. We loved watching the swans in the... More

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