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
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).
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.
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
Cottontail Acres Conservation Area
Info
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.
Fort Hill Trail
1.5 miles, senic vistas of nauset marsh and nauset spit. trail guide
Red Maple Swamp Trail
1/2 mile, some elevated boardwalk sections through swamp.
Doane Trail
1/2 mile, hike to atlantic ocean from picnic area.
Nauset Marsh Trail
1 mile, loop trail along salt pond and through forest. trail guide
Butonbush Trail
1/4 mile, with guide rope and braille signage.
Lamont Smith Conservation Area
Info
Beaches
Campground
Campground, Route 6 to Massasoit Road. Left onto Campground Road to end.
Herring Pond
Off herring brook road left from samoset. beautiful clear kettle pond with sandy beach.
Nauset Light Beach
Nauset Light Beach, Route 6, Right onto Brackett Road, Left on Nauset Road, Right on Cable Road, no handicapped access.
Great Pond
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.
First Encounter
First Encounter, Route 6 to Samoset Road, follow Samoset Road to the end. Best handicapped access.
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.
Thumpertown
Thumpertown, small beach at end of Thumpertown Road, off Herring Brook Road.
Coast Guard Beach
Coast Guard Beach, Route 6, Right onto Nauset Road at Salt Pond Visitor Center, Right on Doane Road. Best handicapped access.
Sunken Meadow
Sunken Meadow, small beach at end of South Sunken Meadow Road, off Massasoit Road, tiny parking lot.
Cooks Brook
Cooks Brook, off Massasoit Road in North Eastham. Left onto Steele Road to end.
Town of Eastham - fresh water pond beaches permit required to park cars.
Kingsbury
Kingsbury, end of Kingsbury Beach Road, off Herring Brook Road, very small parking lot.
Town of Eastham - Cape Cod Bay beaches permit required to park cars.
Cape Cod National Seashore - Atlantic Ocean 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...)
Art Shows
The eastham painters guild hosts many fine art shows at the schoolhouse museum during the summer months. schedule