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47 Best and Fun Things To Do In Eastham, Massachusetts


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Nestled against Cape Cod Bay, Eastham is the perfect little beach town to explore on any trip to Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It has plenty of things to keep visitors busy. Eastham has easy access to several beaches and parks, making it a great spot for beachgoers and picnickers alike. In addition, Eastham is home to the Nauset Lighthouse, a beautiful historic building well worth visiting.

Visitors who enjoy outdoor activities can also enjoy hiking and biking trails in Eastham’s many parks and forests. If you’re looking for something more active, you can also enjoy kayaking or fishing in Eastham’s waterways.

Read our list below for the best and most fun things to do in Eastham, Massachusetts

The 47 Most Popular Things To Do In Eastham, Massachusetts

47. Fort Hill Rural Historic District

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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Location: 70 Fort Hill Road Eastham MA

46. Swift-Daley House

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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Location: 2375 Streetate Hwy Eastham MA

Tel:  508 255 0788

Web Address:   https://easthamhistoricalsociety.org/1741-swift-daley-house

45. Town Cove – Orleans

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

Location: Orleans MA

44. Rock Harbor Creek

4.5 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

43. 1869 Schoolhouse Museum

4.0 ★★★★☆ (3 reviews)

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Location: 25 School House Road Eastham MA

Tel:  508 255 0788

Web Address:   https://easthamhistoricalsociety.org/1869-schoolhouse-museum

42. Cape Cod Cranberry Bog Tours

3.0 ★★★☆☆ (4 reviews)

Location: 66 MA 6A Orleans MA

Tel:  508 237 5478

Web Address:   https://capecodcranberrybogtours.com/

41. Coast Guard Station

5.0 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

Location: 2 Ocean View Dr Eastham MA

Web Address:   https://npplan.com/parks-by-state/massachusetts-national-parks/cape-cod-national-seashore-park-at-a-glance/cape-cod-national-seashore-beaches-at-cape-cod/cape-cod-national-seashore-coast-guard-beach/

40. Herring Pond

4.8 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

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39. Minister Pond

4.4 ★★★★☆ (7 reviews)

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38. Great Pond

4.8 ★★★★★ (10 reviews)

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37. Orleans Historical Society

4.2 ★★★★☆ (12 reviews)

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Location: 3 River Road Orleans MA

Tel:  508 240 1329

Web Address:   http://chocenters.org/

36. Tree’s Place

4.3 ★★★★☆ (15 reviews)

Location: 60 MA 6A Orleans MA

Tel:  508 255 1330

Web Address:   http://treesplace.com/

35. Addison Art Gallery

4.6 ★★★★★ (18 reviews)

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Location: 43 South Orleans Rd. Route 28 Orleans MA

Tel:  508 255 6200

Web Address:   http://addisonart.com/

34. Rock Harbor Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ (22 reviews)

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33. Community of Jesus

4.1 ★★★★☆ (22 reviews)

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Location: 5 Bay View Dr Orleans MA

Tel:  508 255 1094

Web Address:   http://communityofjesus.org/

32. Hemenway Landing

4.7 ★★★★★ (26 reviews)

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Location: 15 118 EAST Eastham MA

Web Address:   https://npplan.com/parks-by-state/massachusetts-national-parks/cape-cod-national-seashore-park-at-a-glance/cape-cod-national-seashore-paddling/

31. French Cable Station Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (27 reviews)

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Location: 41 S Orleans Road Orleans MA

Tel:  508 240 1735

Web Address:   https://frenchcablestationmuseum.org/

30. Red Maple Swamp Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ (31 reviews)

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Location: EAST 26 011 Eastham MA

Web Address:   https://npplan.com/parks-by-state/massachusetts-national-parks/cape-cod-national-seashore-park-at-a-glance/cape-cod-national-seashore-hiking-trails/cape-cod-national-seashore-red-maple-swamp-trail/

29. Church of the Transfiguration

4.7 ★★★★★ (36 reviews)

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Location: 5 Bay View Dr Orleans MA

Tel:  508 255 1094

Web Address:   http://churchofthetransfiguration.org/

28. CG 36500 Lifeboat

4.8 ★★★★★ (45 reviews)

Location: 235 Main Street Orleans MA

Tel:  508 240 1329

Web Address:   https://orleanshistoricalsociety.org/aboutboat

27. Poit’s Lighthouse Mini Golf

3.6 ★★★★☆ (62 reviews)

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Location: 5270 Streetate Hwy Eastham MA

Tel:  508 255 6321

Web Address:   http://poitslighthouseminigolf.com/

26. Doane Rock Picnic Area

4.6 ★★★★★ (64 reviews)

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Location: 520 Doane Road Eastham MA

Web Address:   https://npplan.com/parks-by-state/massachusetts-national-parks/cape-cod-national-seashore-park-at-a-glance/cape-cod-national-seashore-picnic-areas/cape-cod-national-seashore-doane-rock-picnic-area/

25. Thumpertown Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ (66 reviews)

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24. Windmill Green and Bandstand

4.6 ★★★★★ (68 reviews)

Location: 2515 Streetate Hwy Eastham MA

Web Address:   https://eastham-ma.gov/475/Eastham-Windmill

23. Great Pond Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ (70 reviews)

22. Linnell Landing Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ (83 reviews)

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21. Coast Guard Beach

4.6 ★★★★★ (86 reviews)

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20. Jonathan Young Windmill

4.4 ★★★★☆ (101 reviews)

Location: 41 Old King’s Hwy Orleans MA

Web Address:   https://orleanshistoricalsociety.org/jonathanwindmill

19. Cooks Brook Beach

4.5 ★★★★★ (111 reviews)

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18. Marconi Beach

4.6 ★★★★★ (169 reviews)

17. Campground Beach

4.6 ★★★★★ (170 reviews)

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Web Address:   http://eastham-ma.gov/Public_Documents/EasthamMA_Recreation/index

16. Eldredge Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (170 reviews)

Location: 77 Eldredge Park Way Orleans MA

15. First Encounter Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ (314 reviews)

Web Address:   https://eastham-ma.gov/recreation-beach-department/pages/beach-parking-daily-passes

14. Cape Escape Adventure Golf

4.7 ★★★★★ (508 reviews)

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Location: 15 Canal Road Orleans MA

Tel:  508 240 1791

Web Address:   http://capeescapeadventures.com/

13. Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

4.8 ★★★★★ (591 reviews)

Location: 291 US 6 South Wellfleet MA

Tel:  508 349 2615

Web Address:   http://massaudubon.org/wellfleetbay

12. Skaket Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ (704 reviews)

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11. Wellfleet Cinemas

4.6 ★★★★★ (898 reviews)

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Location: 51 US 6 Wellfleet MA

Tel:  508 349 7176

Web Address:   http://wellfleetcinemas.com/

10. Cape Cod National Seashore

4.8 ★★★★★ (3,562 reviews)

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Location: 99 Marconi Site Rd. Wellfleet MA

Tel:  508 255 3421

Web Address:   http://nps.gov/caco/index.htm

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9. Nauset Marsh Trail

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

8. Fort Hill

4.8 ★★★★★ (26 reviews)

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7. Captain Penniman House

4.4 ★★★★☆ (125 reviews)

Location: 70 Fort Hill Road Eastham MA

Tel:  508 771 2144

Web Address:   http://nps.gov/index.htm

6. Fort Hill Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ (131 reviews)

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Location: Eastham MA

5. Three Sisters Lighthouses

4.3 ★★★★☆ (213 reviews)

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Location: Three Sisters Cable Road Eastham MA

Web Address:   https://nps.gov/caco/learn/historyculture/the-three-sisters-lighthouses.htm

4. Nauset Light Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ (814 reviews)

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Web Address:   http://nps.gov/caco/planyourvisit/nauset-light-beach.htm

3. Coast Guard Beach

4.8 ★★★★★ (857 reviews)

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Web Address:   http://nps.gov/caco/planyourvisit/coast-guard-beach-eastham.htm

2. Nauset Lighthouse

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,050 reviews)

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Location: 120 Nauset Light Beach Road Eastham MA

Web Address:   http://nausetlight.org/

1. Cape Cod National Seashore Salt Pond Visitor Center

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,249 reviews)

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Location: 50 Nauset Road Eastham MA

Tel:  508 255 3421

Web Address:   https://nps.gov/caco/index.htm

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Eastham, Massachusetts! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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