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Eastham Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States

About Eastham

The scenic Fort Hill Area marks the beginning of the Cape Cod National Seashore and offers a panoramic view of Nauset Marsh with walking trails through a historic landscape of fields, forest and Red Maple Swamp. Further north, the Salt Pond Visitors Center makes a good starting point for orientation to theCape Cod National Seashorebeaches, activities, bike trails and walking trails. First Encounter Beach, one of Eastham's popular Bay beaches, is where Myles Standish and his Pilgrims first met up with Nauset Indians in 1620. Since Eastham is only 3 miles wide from the Atlantic Ocean to Cape Cod Bay, the town is a popular place to watch both sunrise and sunset over the water. The Cape Cod Rail Trail, a popular bike trail, runs the length of Eastham from Orleans to Wellfleet. There are 4 ligh

Top Attractions in Eastham

Explore the best things to see and do in Eastham:

  • Nauset Light
  • Three Sisters Lighthouses

Where to Eat in Eastham

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Arnold's Lobster & Clam Bar
  • 🍴Beach Break Grill and Lounge
  • 🍴Ben & Jerry's North Eastham Scoop Shop
  • 🍴Eastham Landing
  • 🍴Eastham Lobster Pool
  • 🍴Fairway Restaurant & Pizzeria

Where to Stay in Eastham

  • 🏨Anchorage on the Cove
  • 🏨Atlantic Breeze Motel & Cottages
  • 🏨Blue Dolphin Inn
  • 🏨Captains Quarters Motel and Conference Center
  • 🏨Cottage Grove
  • 🏨Cove Bluffs Motel

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