Directions & Attractions

Directions: Cross the Cape Cod Canal via the Sagamore Bridge following Route 6 to the end (to the Orleans Rotary.) Take the 2nd exit off the rotary (Route 6 East to Eastham) and arrive at Atlantic Oaks, just 4 miles beyond the rotary and ½ mile past the National Seashore Visitor’s Center - and immediately after the Town Crier Motel on the right.

Local Attractions

Coast Guard Beach

Coast Guard Beach

This is one of several picturesque Cape beaches with the Coast Guard Station as a back drop. It features stunning views of the ocean and the salt marsh, for those interested in birdwatching. Bathrooms and showers are available for your convenience.

Salt Pond Visitor's Center

Salt Pond Visitor Center

Salt Pond Visitor Center is Cape Cod National Seashore’s main visitor facility, with frequent orientation movies, a well stocked bookstore, a comprehensive museum, and restroom facilities. Offering breathtaking views of Nauset Marsh and the Atlantic beyond, this Visitor Center is also convenient to the popular 1.5 mile Nauset Marsh Trail and the Buttonbush Trail.

Fort Hill Rural Historic District

Fort Hill Rural Historic District

A historic district encompassing two farmsteads with more than 200 years of history in Eastham, Massachusetts. The district is a 100-acre area of forest, fields, and salt marshes that was owned by the Knowles and Penninman families from 1742 to 1941. The area is dominated by the rise called “Fort Hill”, which provides extensive views of the area and has its own rich history.

Fishing on Cape Cod

Fishing

The flats and rips around Rock Harbor, Wellfleet Harbor, Chatham Harbor and the Monomoy Islands offer some of the best and most challenging salt water fishing in the world. To really get the best Cape Cod fishing, you may want to take advantage of a fishing charter that will help you plan the best trip, explain the fish you’ll catch and point out other wildlife along the way.

Kayaking During Sunset on Cape Cod

Kayaking / Canoeing

The marshes and open waters surrounding Eastham provides some of the best kayaking and canoeing on the Cape and the East Coast. The preserved areas allow for complete escape and intimate exposure to the incredible wildlife that inhabits Cape Cod.

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