Sunset over the Bay in Eastham
As with the other towns of the lower Cape, the thick dense forest of Eastham was cleared for lumber and fuel and to create fields for the town’s greatest crops: asparagus and Eastham turnip. Bordering Orleans, the business hub of the lower Cape, Eastham has maintained its air of quaintness and rural, small town appeal. The creation of the National Seashore in 1961 helped maintain that appeal.Activities/Places of Interest: From historical landmarks to the Cape Cod Rail Trail, Eastham offers a variety of activities for visitors and locals alike.Site of the First Encounter: Located at First Encounter Beach, off Samoset Road. There is a monument commemorating the first meeting between Native Americans and a scouting party from the Mayflower.
Nauset Light
Cape Cod Rail Trail: The Rail Trail is a 30 mile bike path that cuts a trail through the towns of Dennis, Harwich, Orleans, Brewster, Eastham and Wellfleet. With a map of the trail it is easy to pick it up in any of the towns above. There are many bike rental shops in each of the towns. Give us a call for details. Remember: helmets are mandatory for small children and encouraged for adults.
Eastham Beaches: Eastham has some of the most glorious beaches on Cape Cod. From the scenic, crashing wave beaches of the ocean side (Nauset Light, Coast Guard Beach) to the peaceful flats of the bay side (First Encounter, Campground Beach), there is bound to be a beach for everybody. Parking stickers are required for the majority of the Eastham beaches.
Additional information about Eastham is available through the Chamber of Commerce at 508-255-3444 or at their website: www.easthamchamber.com.
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