Mashpee, MA 02649
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Things to do and Place to see in the Cape Cod Town of Mashpee, Massachusetts
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Where is Mashpee?
Towns and attractions near Mashpee
Mashpee is located east of Falmouth and Bourne, south of Sandwich, and west of Barnstable. It is one of the smallest towns on Cape Cod. You can reach Mashpee easily via Route 6 and Route 28. Mashpee's largest attraction is Mashpee Commons, a New England style shopping center. Mashpee has several miles of beaches between Falmouth and Barnstable, as well as beautiful views of Waquoit Bay.
Mashpee is also known for its high median income, amongst the highest in America. The village of Popponesset Island, which is located east of Waquoit Bay in Falmouth and west of Cotuit, is a residential area with beautiful oceanfront homes. The Popponesset Bird Sanctuary is also located within the village area.
Mashpee Stats
Population, elevation, income and other statistics for Mashpee
The population of 02649 is 12,861.
That's #7515 out of all 42,305 zip codes.
91% of the population is white, which is 17 points more than the national average.
The average household income in 02649 is $50,879, which is $21,181 more than the typical average.
This contributes to the average house being worth $168,800. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of 114% from the typical value.
Men make up 47% of the population, and the typical age in this part of MA is 40.6.
Stats about: Mashpee, MA
Population: 12,861Number of Households: 8,330
Average House Value: $168,800
Average Income per Household: $50,879
Elevation: 37 ft
Population Breakdown:
Learn more about the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe history, culture, and the latest news about the tribe on their website.
Mashpee Commons, in Mashpee.
The Current Weather in Mashpee, MA
Current weather and five day forecast for Mashpee
Current weather conditions in Mashpee, MA (02649)
Local Pollen Reports
59°F (Feels like 59°F)
Last update: 6/3/12 3:55 AM EDT
Humidity: 100%Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 59°F
UV Index: 0 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 29.65in steady
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 3mph From: Airport Conditions
Today
Cloudy
High: 73°F
Low: 55°F
Sunrise: 5:09 AM
Sunset: 8:11 PM
Monday
Jun 4
Partly Cloudy
High: 58°F
Low: 52°F
Sunrise: 5:09 AM
Sunset: 8:12 PM
Tuesday
Jun 5
Showers
High: 59°F
Low: 53°F
Sunrise: 5:09 AM
Sunset: 8:13 PM
Wednesday
Jun 6
Showers
High: 62°F
Low: 53°F
Sunrise: 5:08 AM
Sunset: 8:13 PM
Mashpee Wamponoag Books
Wamponoag cookbooks, history, and culture - learn more about this Native American tribe
Restaurants in Mashpee
Some of the top rated restaurants in Mashpee, MA
- Flume Restaurant
- Reviews of the Flume Restaurant
- Wicked Fire Kissed Pizza
- Organic ingredients make fresh pizza, along with salads, steaks, salmon, and homemade ice creams. Located on Route 28.
- Polar Cave Ice Cream Parlor
- The best rated ice cream in Mashpee, according to Trip Advisor. Another location also in Yarmouth.
- Jimmyz BLT
- Breakfast, lunch, and take out from Jimmyz BLT.
- Chef Ralph's Mad Platter
- One of the top rated restaurants in Mashpee, this restaurant offers a great selection of sandwiches, salads, Italian dishes and more.
Mashpee Commons has over 90 stores to shop at, including Chicos, New Balance, GAP, and Williams Sonoma.
Official Mashpee Town Links
Learn more about Mashpee, MA
- Town of Mashpee Website
- Learn more about the heritage of Mashpee, find driving directions, and more about this Cape town here.
- Mashpee Chamber of Commerce
- All things business in Mashpee. Find local shops, businesses, or learn what you need to do to set up an official business in the town of Mashpee on this website.
- Mashpee on Mass.Gov
- Offiical government links about the town of Mashpee.
- Mashpee Childrens Museum
- Hands-on exhibits, an indoor planetarium, puppet theater, play area for toddlers, gift shop and more make this an exciting destination for children on Cape Cod.
The Mashpee Indians
Mashpee Indians: Tribe on Trial (Iroquois & Their Neighbors)
Amazon Price: $16.56 (as of 06/02/2012)
In 1977, the Mashpee Indians, who had lived in the same area of Cape Cod for 350 years, sued in federal court to recover land that had been taken from them in contravention of a 1790 federal statute. The town of Mashpee and its landowners challenged the Indians' status as a tribe, and the case hinged on this issue. Anthropologist Campisi served as expert witness for the Mashpees in a losing cause. Here he gives an insider's account of the proceedings, noting that what is a fact in anthropology is not necessarily an admissible fact in law. He argues that judge and jury alike were confused, if not prejudiced. Campisi offers a detailed history of the Mashpees from first contact with Europeans to the present, making a strong case for tribal status. The book will appeal to readers interested in local history, law and/or Native American issues. Illustrations.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Mashpee in the News
Updated live with fresh news about Mashpee, MA
Right: The Old Indian Meeting House in Mashpee, the oldest church on Cape Cod. Here's the latest news results for the town of Mashpee:
- Rocky rollout to era of Mass. casino gambling
- The casino law walls off the southeast from commercial casinos to give a Native American tribe, presumed to be the Mashpee Wampanoag, the chance to develop a casino under federal law. But the complex issue of tribal gambling, with its awkward blend of ...
- State: 24 more communities complete green projects
- The information was released Friday as part of the annual performance report for the Green Communities Act. The towns that completed the projects were from all over the state, from Greenfield to Mashpee. Since the Green Communities program started in ...
- Mashpee Wampanoag and city of Taunton reach casino agreement that promises $33 ...
- By Globe Staff The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe today agreed to pay the city of Taunton $33 million in upfront costs and an additional $13 million a year once ? and if ? the tribe builds and opens a proposed $500 million resort casino in the Southeastern ...
- Mashpee guarantee Taunton $33M up front, $13M a year
- By GEORGE BRENNAN The Mashpee Wampanoag would pay Taunton nearly $13 million per year from future casino revenues, about 7.3 percent of the city's current budget of $176 million, according to a deal struck between tribe and city.
Sunrise on the coast of Mashpee.
Wampanoag Tribal Dance
Watch this video to see the Wampanoag dance at the South Yarmouth library
Things to do in Mashpee, MA
Recommended things to do from the Yelp community
Here's what Yelpers have to say about Active Life in 02649
- Willowbend Country Club (Mashpee)
- "We just had our amazing wedding day at Willowbend on 5/5. From booking last April, working with Ann has been a joy. She understands a bride's concerns,..." more
- Crossfit Cape Cod (Mashpee)
- "I swing through town twice a year to visit my parents and always workout with Mark & Sarah at Crossfit Cape Cod. They are great people and really take..." more
- Backyard Pool Co. (Mashpee)
- "After being robbed blind by other pool companies, I decided to manage our pool and spa on my own back a few years ago. i visited Bianca at the old location..." more
- Cuttyhunk Island (Mashpee)
- "Cuttyhunk. It's a Wampanoag word that means the end of land. Splendid isolation is what a woman I know who lives there calls it. Cuttyhunk is about 12..." more
- Flying Horses (Vineyard Haven)
- "Great old tyme carousel complete with brass ring game. Young or old, everyone is smiling once they sit on a horse. My kids can get pretty jaded sometimes,..." more
Mashpee/Cape Cod Gifts and Souvenirs
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Falmouth Heights to Mashpee
A view of the coast of Mashpee and Falmouth
My Hometown - Mashpee
A book all about Mashpee, MA
My Hometown: Mashpee
Amazon Price: $13.33 (as of 06/02/2012)
My Hometown - Mashpee is a book to help children discover the beautiful town of Mashpee, MA. While reading this book, they will explore various sites in Mashpee where they can learn to challenge their mind and body. The underlying message of the book is to get children and their families or friends to practice healthy habits such as exercise, relieving stress and eating healthy. Watching the character in the book will help foster a child's love for exploration, imagination and activity. This book will contain a healthy snack idea in the back of the book. This is the first book in a series of all the Cape Cod towns.
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Clambake: A Wampanoag Tradition (We Are Still Here)
The clambake ceremony for the Wampanoag Native Americans
Clambake: A Wampanoag Tradition (We Are Still Here: Native Americans Today)
Amazon Price: $6.95 (as of 06/02/2012)
Steven Peters, a twelve-year-old Wampanoag Indian in Massachusetts, learns from his grandfather how to prepare a clambake in the tradition of his people in this book about the age old Wampanoag ceremony.
