Dexter’s Grist Mill
Dexter’s Grist Mill
4.5
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Welcome to the Thomas Dexter Grist Mill! We offer seasonal tours of our mid-17th century grist mill nestled in the heart of Sandwich all 7 days of the week. As a fully operating site, we also sell fresh bags of our famous corn meal. Our mill is the perfect spot for anyone looking for a gorgeous view, an educational adventure, and a slice of local history! We are open seasonally for tours June - October .
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owlgal1
Littleton, CO31 contributions
Oct 2022
Saw sign advertising historic sites we stop and toured, Volunteer so knowledgeable! Extra bonus I am related builder!
Written February 6, 2023
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Mary F
193 contributions
Sep 2022
What a beautiful attraction in the center of town. The staff are very knowledgeable. We bought some freshly ground cornmeal to try a few of their recipes. The landscape surrounding the place is extremely well kept.
Written September 27, 2022
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preciousness22
United States818 contributions
Aug 2022
This a great attraction in the area. I highly recommend visiting this attraction while visiting the area. Great for all ages.
Written September 4, 2022
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Donna I
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Aug 2022 • Family
Year after year I love coming to see the Grist Mill. Hoxie house and savor the delicious spring water bubling up from the boxed fountain right on the sidewalk below the mill. This is an exquisitely picturesque are. Just check the times and days when open. I missed getting my stone ground corn meal because the mill was closed on Wednesday.
Written August 21, 2022
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Barb M
Leicester, MA205 contributions
Jul 2020
This is a quick stop but well worth it. Very picturesque! Enjoy! Met a fisherman there who was actually fishing for bass.
Written July 30, 2020
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john7002017
Selmer, TN104 contributions
Dec 2019
The Mill is a beautiful site. I walked around it taking pictures. The sound of the running water is very pleasant as is the view of the pond in front of the mill. Today the mill was not in operation but there were a few people walking around. I need to return to see it it in action but todays visit was enjoyable.
Written December 28, 2019
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Slick5276
Salisbury, NC1,188 contributions
Sep 2019
This mill was an important part of life in Sandwich. It’s beautiful and it’s history is very interesting as you read or listen to it.
Written October 22, 2019
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Jaci C
37 contributions
Oct 2019
This was a cute little stop. You don't need more than 30 minutes here, but it is interesting to see the history and it is still a working mill. Across the street is the church that is on the Elvis gospel album cover. Nice bonus.
Written October 13, 2019
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garybS3982PM
25 contributions
Sep 2019
This was a great learning tour. The tour guides were very friendly and knowledgeable. It's always nice to learn about the history of our area. Very interesting to learn how the corn is processed as well as about the machine used to do this.
Written September 22, 2019
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Orchard Orchid
Manteca, CA443 contributions
Sep 2019
the Mill was used for the town's people to bring their corn and have it milled for them. We watched the water wheel turn and grind the corn into fresh meal. They didn't have flour so they used corn for their breads, etc. Interesting and informative and the tour guides were great. Ken, gave me the recipe for Indian pudding made from corn meal...can't wait to get home and try it. Only $5 admission per person (cash only)
Written September 4, 2019
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What is the tour schedule?
Orchard Orchid
Manteca, CA443 contributions
I really am uncertain on this we just happened upon it
Joanie765
East Dennis, MA36 contributions
Admission fee?
capecodken2015
Sandwich, MA106 contributions
$5.00 for adults,kids under 12 are free.
ladyofgrammar
Groton, NY96 contributions
Can anyone tell me if the Grist Mill is still open this coming weekend, September 25-28th? thanks!
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- Dexter’s Grist Mill is open:
- Sun - Sun 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- Mon - Sat 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- We recommend booking Dexter’s Grist Mill tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 1 Dexter’s Grist Mill tours on Tripadvisor
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