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.

Retro cool, the Cape Cod Canal Railroad Bridge is a vertical lift bridge that carries railroad…read moretraffic across the Cape Cod Canal. Like the nearby Bourne Bridge https://www.yelp.com/biz/bourne-bridge-buzzards-bay?hrid=IAkGyVCqOrFoeAIYpOSDdw, it was built in 1933 by the Public Works Administration and opened in 1935. At the time of its completion, it was the longest vertical lift span in the world. And it's my third vertical lift bridge after the one I saw in Duluth MN this year https://www.yelp.com/biz/aerial-lift-bridge-duluth?hrid=0681tZZNmBvgTDton0dANw, Memorial Bridge in Wilmington North Carolina https://www.yelp.com/biz/cape-fear-memorial-bridge-wilmington-2?hrid=yVcUY01w_5YFoQ4OWFj8xw and Tower Bridge in Sacramento https://www.yelp.com/biz/tower-bridge-sacramento?hrid=R55JOF4C4KPCupdNrQS2Ug. The bridge is operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers and is used for only railroad traffic. I stuck around for a bit but did not have an opportunity to see it in action today. Looks very cool. [Review 18623 overall - 1203 in Massachusetts - 2145 of 2022.]

It's really hard to get a schedule of when the bridge goes up and down. Apparently a trash truck…read morecrosses twice daily. But not at set times. I finally checked the schedule for the Cape Flyer. And planted myself in the area. Lo and behold, a bell sounded and the bridge began lowering. The train crossed and 25 minutes later, the bridge rose. I am such a geek. This was so cool.

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.]

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

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!!

Bourne Bridge is another bridge connecting to/from Cape Cod and is popular for incoming to the…read moreCape, on Route 28. Do expect traffic in either direction, because it will get congested, especially at the roundabout at the south end, during the summer peak. There is also a path located on the southbound side, with no barrier or fence, viewing the scenery of the Cape Cod Canal and even the railroad bridge, if it's a clear day. We never had any issues crossing the bridge, despite some traffic we experienced, but nothing too major. I personally enjoy crossing the Bourne, simply because it's the convenient and direct way of entering Cape Cod.

A wonderful library here at the beginning of Cape Cod. The building is wonderfully aged and the…read morebook selection is quite good at this stop. The building goes back 100 years and was a former school in its early decades.

This library is pretty nice. They have a huge selection of books, lovely sitting areas, free wifi,…read morecomputers, copy machines and everything you would need. I love this place and I am here quiet frequently. The only thing I dislike at this library is that they are pretty loose on the noise policy. Today they were vacuuming while people were trying to read. Also a group of young girls were running and yelling on the quiet workplace floor.

We had a great time discovering how cranberries go from from bog to table. We hadn't known the bogs…read moreare dry most of the year and they don't wear waders like on TV. The tour was accompanied by the farm's dogs. Who provided a bit of the unexpected. A lot of fun.

I dislike leaving less than stellar reviews, but I couldn't recommend doing a bog tour here. Your…read moreexperience in different weather may vary wildly. There's a lot of interesting and good information, and I liked the people. But.... The first half of the tour is in an old mini bus. The bus has tiny windows, like 4" square, and no air circulation. No fans. No air conditioning. Today was nearly 90 out by 10 am, when our tour started, and temperatures inside the bus got so hot that stepping out felt cool! You don't travel far, and then they stop for 10 minutes to talk about what's out the window. It's brutal. Ironically, the travel distances are so slim most people could walk it. But, just sitting on the bus in the heat? Yuck. The second half is in an old shed where you learn about harvesting. Again, it could be interesting, but it's a good 10° hotter, even with the fans going, and it makes it hard to focus. Or even listen. Better weather would have helped. But, we had an old lady in our tour group nearly pass out, and the guide indicated that that was not uncommon. Heck, complimentary water would be nice. Waters are a dollar. The tour is fifteen. It's all cash only.

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

Living here people take it for granted. It is one of the best recreational areas in the country…read more It's 7 miles long and paths on both sides. If you are into fishing and boating this is a great area. Also a lot of history here. Most of the area along the canal has free parking, picnic tables and is a place where people can come to spend the day and get exercise

Things to know . It can get very busy at times and sections. Some of the bike people can be rude…read moreand dangerous. Some of the dog owners think a large leash is fine and that either not pick up their animals waste or they put it in a bag and leave it.at times the fisherman take over .The language can get heated and full of swears. They are not good at cleaning up leaving line,hooks,coffee cups etc along the rocks. There is always a breeze, remember if it's at your back when you start your return will have it in your faces from May to Oct bathrooms are open. The pavement is kept up the grass is cut . The views are amazing there is always a chance you might see a seal,sunfish,birds , several different boats and occasionally a whale or dolphins. There are different events that go on at railroad bridge and range station.No swimming,tubing is allowed.picnics are nice and there are tables at several of the parking areas.