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  1. Bourne (/ b ɔːr n / BORN) is a town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 20,452 at the 2020 census. For geographic and demographic information on specific parts of the town of Bourne, please see the articles on Bourne (CDP), Buzzards Bay, Monument Beach, Pocasset, Sagamore, and Sagamore Beach.

    • Cape Cod Canal. Bourne’s focal point is a seven-mile waterway cutting across the base of Cape Cod between Buzzards Bay and Cape Cod Bay. At around seven miles long and 480 feet wide, the Cape Cod Canal was constructed between 1909 and 1914, making intracoastal navigation safer than ever.
    • Cape Cod Canal Railroad Bridge. Towards the west end of the canal you may find yourself awestruck by this vertical lift bridge, opened in 1935. The second-longest lift bridge in the United States, the Cape Cod Canal Railroad Bridge is still in service, rising to allow large vessels to pass through, while carrying the CAPEFlyer, Cape Cod Central Railroad and the Mass Coastal Railroad over the canal.
    • Museums at Aptucxet. On a 12-acre campus on the south bank of the Cape Cod Canal, the Bourne Historical Society runs this museum comprising an assortment of historical buildings and replicas.
    • Scusset Beach State Reservation. At the eastern entrance to the Cape Cod Canal is another wonderful place where you can appreciate the dramatic beauty of this waterway, but there’s also the oceanfront on Cape Cod Bay.
  2. Mar 19, 2024 · Vacation. January 16, 2024. Discovering Bourne: 23 Exciting Things to Do for Every Traveler. Bourne, located in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire, is a vibrant market town with a rich history and a plethora of exciting activities to offer.

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  4. Bourne, town (township), Barnstable county, southeastern Massachusetts, U.S. It lies at the northeastern end of Buzzards Bay, at the base of the Cape Cod peninsula. It is composed of nine villages—Bourne Village, Buzzards Bay, Cataumet, Monument Beach, Pocasset, Sagamore, Sagamore Beach, Gray.

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  5. Apr 29, 2024 · 1. Monument Beach, located in Bourne, MA, USA, is a picturesque coastal destination that offers visitors a serene and relaxing experience. Along the shores of Buzzards Bay, this beach boasts breathtaking views and a tranquil atmosphere. As you arrive at Monument Beach, you will instantly be captivated by the beauty of its surroundings.

  6. Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund- Management Board; Cape Light Compact; ... Town of Bourne, 24 Perry Avenue, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532-3441 (508) 759-0600

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