Visit Salt Pond Visitor Center
Of the cape cod national seashore, salt pond rd. east of rte. 6, +1 508-255-3421, (http://www.nps.gov/caco). late may - mid oct daily 9am-5pm; mid oct to late may daily 9am-4:30pm. the exhibits here are great, but even better is a 1/4 mile long walking path designed with the blind or sight impaired person in mind. the trail continues across a boardwalk over the great marsh to connect with the cape cod rail trail. free.
Bike the Cape Cod Rail Trail
The ccrt is a 22 mile long bike path from dennis to wellfleet.. the trail follows the old railroad line and runs the complete length of eastham. a wide paved path with scenic vistas, the trail runs through woods and meadows away from the highway and car traffic. cape cod rail trail map. there is also a 1.6 mile bike path from the salt pond visitor center to coast guard beach. nauset trail map
Play Miniature Golf
1. poit's lighthouse mini-golf, 5270 route 6, +1 508-255-6321, (http://www.poitslighthous...). themed. snack bar with ice cream. 2. arnold's mini-golf, 3580 route 6, +1 508-255-2575, (http://www.arnoldsrestaur...) themed. seafood restaurant with ice cream window.
Rent a Bike
There are two bike shops on the cape cod rail trail providing rentals and service: 1. little capistrano bike shop, salt pond rd., across route 6 from the ccns visitor center +1 508-255-6515. 2. idle times bike shops, 4550 route 6, near brackett road +1 508-255-8281, (http://www.idletimesbikes.com).
Surf the Atlantic Ocean
Good surfing at both nauset light beach and coast guard beach. lessons and board rentals at little overhead surf shop, 4900 route 6, +1 508-240-1455. (http://www.littleoverhead.com). lots of bodyboarding too.
Nature trails
Beaches
Events
Windmill Weekend
Windmill green. a town wide celebration held the weekend after labor day. parade, road races, sand art competition, arts & crafts, band concerts, square dancing and a tricycle race. (http://www.easthamwindmil...)