Eastham

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
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

nature trails
Cottontail Acres Conservation Area

Info

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There are several self guided nature trails in both the National Seashore info and Town of Eastham conservation areas info. You can also hike the shoreline along Cape Cod Bay at low to mid tide.

nature trails
Fort Hill Trail

1.5 miles, senic vistas of nauset marsh and nauset spit. trail guide

nature trails
Red Maple Swamp Trail

1/2 mile, some elevated boardwalk sections through swamp.

nature trails
Butonbush Trail

1/4 mile, with guide rope and braille signage.

nature trails
Doane Trail

1/2 mile, hike to atlantic ocean from picnic area.

nature trails
Lamont Smith Conservation Area

Info

nature trails
Nauset Marsh Trail

1 mile, loop trail along salt pond and through forest. trail guide

Beaches

beaches
Herring Pond

Off herring brook road left from samoset. beautiful clear kettle pond with sandy beach.

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Thumpertown

Thumpertown, small beach at end of Thumpertown Road, off Herring Brook Road.

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Great Pond
630 Samoset Rd

Great Pond, Great Pond Road. Small beach on the east side of Great Pond with a very small parking lot. Sandy bottom, lifeguards. Great for small kids.

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Campground
3700 Route 6

Campground, Route 6 to Massasoit Road. Left onto Campground Road to end.

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Nauset Light Beach
Ocean View Dr

Nauset Light Beach, Route 6, Right onto Brackett Road, Left on Nauset Road, Right on Cable Road, no handicapped access.

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First Encounter

First Encounter, Route 6 to Samoset Road, follow Samoset Road to the end. Best handicapped access.

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Wiley Park

Wiley Park, off Herring Brook Road. Small beach on the west side of Great Pond. Sandy bottom, lifeguards, morning swimming lessons, playground and a conservation area with a few trails. Great for small kids.

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Sunken Meadow
South Sunken Meadow Road

Sunken Meadow, small beach at end of South Sunken Meadow Road, off Massasoit Road, tiny parking lot.

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Coast Guard Beach
Ocean View Dr

Coast Guard Beach, Route 6, Right onto Nauset Road at Salt Pond Visitor Center, Right on Doane Road. Best handicapped access.

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Town of Eastham - Cape Cod Bay beaches permit required to park cars.

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Cape Cod National Seashore - Atlantic Ocean beaches.

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Town of Eastham - fresh water pond beaches permit required to park cars.

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Kingsbury

Kingsbury, end of Kingsbury Beach Road, off Herring Brook Road, very small parking lot.

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Cooks Brook

Cooks Brook, off Massasoit Road in North Eastham. Left onto Steele Road to end.

Events

events
Art Shows

The eastham painters guild hosts many fine art shows at the schoolhouse museum during the summer months. schedule

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...)