Overview
Mashpee is in Massachusetts on Cape Cod. It includes the village of New Seabury. Purchased in 1660 to be a reservation for the Wampanoag tribe and later revoked and incorporated as a town. Until the 1960s, Wampanoags made up the majority of the population.
6 sights · 1 things to do · 5 places to eat · 3 places to stay
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Best things about Mashpee
Wampanoag Indian Museum
The world's only museum devoted exclusively to Wampanoag history.
Lowell Holly Reservation
This 135-acre preserve has large stands of holly and Mashpee-Wakeby pond is one of the best freshwater fishing sites on the Cape.
South Cape Beach State Park
Restrooms. Excellent beach.
Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Wonderful 2200-acre reserve perfect for hiking. Also runs public events such as Evenings on the Bluff and the Watershed Block Party.
Wakeby Pond, Ryder Conservation Area
Lifeguards, food, and rest rooms. The Cape's largest freshwater body of water.
Cape Cod Children's Museum
Pirate ship, indoor planetarium, puppet theatre, hands-on exhibits and special programs.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 79°F; winter lows dip to about 25°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Mar and Nov. (climate data from nearby Provincetown)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- HYA Cape Cod Gateway Airport, Hyannis — 10 mi away. Directions
- EWB New Bedford Regional Airport, New Bedford — 25 mi away. Directions
- PVD Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport, Providence/Warwick — 49 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
- Typical meal: about $22 per person at listed restaurants.
Options are grouped as Budget, Mid-range in the Sleep guide ↓.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Wampanoag Indian Museum, Lowell Holly Reservation
- Lunch Cooke's Seafood
- Afternoon Cape Cod Children's Museum, Quashnet Valley Country Club
- Dinner Dino's Sports Bar
Day 2
- Morning South Cape Beach State Park, Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
- Lunch Raw Bar
- Afternoon Wakeby Pond, Ryder Conservation Area
- Dinner Soprano's
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
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Map
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Get in
- From Boston take Route 3 south to the Sagamore Bridge and continue on Route 6 to Route 130 which leads to Mashpee.
- From Providence take Interstate Route 195 to 495 and cross the Bourne Bridge. Proceed on Route 28 to Route 151.
See
Museums
Parks
See Wakeby Pond, Ryder Conservation Area
Lifeguards, food, and rest rooms. The Cape's largest freshwater body of water.
Do
Golf
Buy
Malls
Shop Mashpee Commons
Over 90 shops, from small boutiques and jewelry stores (M. Brann, Elfstone) to large chain stores (Gap, Williams Sonoma) and local merchants (Soft as a Grape, Ghelfi Candies). The village square hosts festivals and other events. Restaurants include the centrally located Bobby Byrne's Pub and Jade Chinese Restaurant.
Eat
Budget
Mid-range
Eat Raw Bar
Cheap and tasty lobster rolls.
Splurge
Eat Bleu
French influence. Well deserved excellent reputation.
Sleep
Compared to other Cape Cod towns, Mashpee does not have a lot of lodging.
Budget
Mid-range
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