Eastham

By car

• From Boston take I-93 south to Route 3 south to the Sagamore Bridge (Becomes Rt. 6).
• From Providence or points south take I-95 north to I-195 to Route 25 south to the Bourne Bridge (I-495 also becomes Route 25). At the rotary (traffic circle) on the Cape side, go almost all the way around and travel along the Canal to Route 6 east.

By bus

• Plymouth & Brockton Street Railway, 17 Elm Av., Hyannis, +1 508-771-6191.
• The Flex, Hyannis Transportation Center, Hyannis, Regional Transit Authority Customer Service: +1-800-352-7155; TTY for Deaf and Hearing Impaired: +1 508-385-4163. Service between Mid Cape and Outer Cape towns. All Flex buses have bike racks (2 bikes per bus).

• Nauset LightA historic lighthouse at Nauset Light Beach. Free public tours May-October. Hear the history of the light and climb the tower. Tour times on the website.

• Three Sisters Lighthouses

  address: Cable Road
  The three small lighthouses that were replaced by the current red and white Nauset Light can be seen in a grassy park 1/4 mile back from Nauset Light Beach. Tours are available through the Cape Cod National Seashore.
• The views from Fort Hill, Fort Hill Road. Two parking lots are here. The one at the end has great views of the Eastham harbor, beautiful marshes and the barrier island. Trails are maintained down through the marsh. Caution: greenhead flies will bite in summer.
• Captain Penniman House and Fort Hill Historic District, Fort Hill Rd., +1 508-349-3785. Here you will also find great hiking trails, including a red maple swamp.
• Old Eastham Windmill, Route 6.
• The 1869 Schoolhouse Museum, Nauset Rd. across from the Salt Pond Visitor Center, +1 508-255-0788. Jun-Oct. Free. Unusual whale jaw gate.

• Visit Salt Pond Visitor Center of the Cape Cod National Seashore, Salt Pond Rd. (east of Rte. 6), +1 508-255-3421, . 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, .
• Play Miniature Golf: (1.) Poit's Lighthouse Mini-Golf, 5270 Route 6, +1 508-255-6321, . Themed. Snack bar with ice cream. (2.) Arnold's Mini-Golf, 3580 Route 6, +1 508-255-2575, 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. . Lots of bodyboarding too.

Beaches

• Coast Guard Beach, Route 6, Right onto Nauset Road at Salt Pond Visitor Center, Right on Doane Road. Best handicapped access.
• Nauset Light Beach, Route 6, Right onto Brackett Road, Left on Nauset Road, Right on Cable Road, no handicapped access.

• First Encounter, Route 6 to Samoset Road, follow Samoset Road to the end. Best handicapped access.
• Kingsbury, end of Kingsbury Beach Road, off Herring Brook Road, very small parking lot.
• Thumpertown, small beach at end of Thumpertown Road, off Herring Brook Road.
• Campground, Route 6 to Massasoit Road. Left onto Campground Road to end.
• Cooks Brook, off Massasoit Road in North Eastham. Left onto Steele Road to end.
• Sunken Meadow, small beach at end of South Sunken Meadow Road, off Massasoit Road, tiny parking lot.

• 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.
• 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.
• Herring Pond, off Herring Brook Road (left from Samoset). Beautiful clear kettle pond with sandy beach.

Nature Trails

• Fort Hill Trail, 1.5 miles, scenic 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
• Cottontail Acres Conservation Area info

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.
• Art Shows, The Eastham Painters Guild hosts many fine art shows at the Schoolhouse Museum during the summer months. schedule

• Ben & Jerry's North Eastham Scoop ShopRoute 6 at Brackett Road. Ice Cream!

• Arnold's Lobster & Clam Bar3580 Route 6. Casual, delicious seafood restaurant with an ice cream window on the side and a newly installed mini-golf course. Expect a line at the restaurant (locals often order their food to go instead of waiting for a table inside). The ice cream here is not only the best around, but also the cheapest. Tip: Order the kiddie cone. It is more than enough and the price can't be beat!

• Fairway Restaurant & Pizzeria4295 Route 6. Year round, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Casual.

• Hole in One Donut Shop4295 Route 6. Fresh hand-cut donuts, coffee and breakfast. Where the locals go.

• Capone's, 3800 U.S. 6, +1 508 240-7828. Homemade Italian.

• Beach Break Grill and Lounge

  address: 32 Main St

• Eastham Landing

  address: 491 Campground Rd

• Eastham Lobster Pool

  phone: +1 508 255-9706
  address: 4380 Route 6
  Pick your lobster. Or get fish.

• Jimmy D's Restaurant

  address: 4940 State Highway
  Casual, decorated with sports memorbilia. Is more of a sports bar than a restaurant.

• Lobster Shanty

  phone: +1 508-255-9394
  address: 2905 Route 6

• Mary's At the Black Skillet Cafe

  address: 5960 State Hwy
  Rte 6.
• Mitchell's Bistro, Route 6, +1 508-255-4803. Year round, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Best bet for fine dining in the evening. Your source for cheesecake.

• Riptide Tavern

  phone: +1 508-255-1661
  address: 4100 Route 6
  Family, affordable.

• The Box LunchRoute 6. Sandwich wraps to go or eat in.

• Sam's Deli

  address: 100 Brackett Road
  Deli counter and prepared meals to go.

• Arturo’s (Cestaro Brothers Restaurant and Bar).

  address: 32 Main St
  Open daily, year round, until 1AM. Arturo’s has a completely separate bar / stage area upstairs with outdoor deck seating when the weather is suitable. Typically has live music on Fri and Sat nights in the summer (June – August) and hosts “game nights” and open mic “jam nights” throughout the year. August 2009-Closed indefinitely.
• Rick's Outer Bar, Town Center Plaza on Route 6, North Eastham, +1 508-255-4959. DJs on summer weekends.

• Beach Break Grill and Lounge

  address: 32 Main St

• Ocean Park InnRoute 6. Family-oriented lodging with an outdoor pool, picnic area, and guest laundry. Call and ask about the new vacation packages available.

• HI-Eastham

  address: 75 Goody Hallet Dr
  Open June through September.

• Anchorage on the Cove

  address: 450 State Highway
  Route 6. Cottages and suites.

• Four Points by Sheraton

  phone: +1 508 255-5000
  address: 3800 State Highway (Route 6)

• Captains Quarters Motel and Conference Center

  phone: +1 508 255-5686
  address: 5000 State Highway
  Outdoor pool, tennis courts, beach sand volleyball, half court basketball. 75 Spacious guest rooms spread out over 1.5 acres of quiet, relaxing grounds.

• Viking Shores Motor LodgeRoute 6. Right on the bike trail.

• Blue Dolphin InnRoute 6.

• Atlantic Breeze Motel & CottagesRoute 6. May-Oct.

• Cottage Grove1975 Route 6. 8 cottages.

• Cove Bluffs Motel

  address: 25 Seaview Rd

• Eagle Wing Guest Motel

  address: 960 Route 6

• Fort Hill Bed and Breakfast

  phone: +1 508 240-2870
  address: 75 Fort Hill Rd
  This Greek revival Farmhouse was built in 1864, converted to a B&B in 1990, and constantly wins "best of" awards. Overlooking Coast Guard Beach, Nauset Marsh and the Atlantic, you'll be near everything on the Cape Cod National Seashore. Offers both cottages and luxury suites.

• Gibson Cottages

  address: 40 Smith Heights Way

• Inn at the Oaks

  address: 3085 Route 6
  Bed and Breakfast.

• Midway Motel & Cottages

  address: Route 6

• Nauset Haven Lakeside Cottages

  phone: +1 508-255-0490
  address: 79 Route 6A

• Penny House Inn

  address: 4885 Route 6
  12 rooms.

• Smith Heights Cottages

  address: 1420 Route 6
  Three 3 bedroom cottages.

• Town Crier MotelRoute 6.

• Whalewalk Inn and Spa

  address: 220 Bridge Rd

• Wheel In Cottages

  address: 5490 Route 6
  North Eastham.

• Night Heron Cottage B&B

  address: 35 Lucinda Court
  NIght Heron provides a salon atmosphere for your Cape visit. An extended continental breakfast is provided. All rooms have private bath, ac/heat, wifi, TV/VCR/DVD, cable, and sitting area. Common room is living room,screened porch and deck.