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Town in Massachusetts, United States
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Eastham is a town of 5,800 people (2020) in Massachusetts on Cape Cod, and includes the village of North Eastham. Eastham is home to some beautiful bay and ocean beaches, most notably Coast Guard Beach and Nauset Lighthouse Beach, as well as several fresh water kettle ponds.
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A 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.
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.
Route 6 at Brackett Road. Ice Cream!
3580 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!
4295 Route 6. Year round, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Casual.
4295 Route 6. Fresh hand-cut donuts, coffee and breakfast. Where the locals go.
Pick your lobster. Or get fish.
Casual, decorated with sports memorbilia. Is more of a sports bar than a restaurant.
Rte 6.
Family, affordable.
Route 6. Sandwich wraps to go or eat in.
Deli counter and prepared meals to go.
Route 6. Family-oriented lodging with an outdoor pool, picnic area, and guest laundry. Call and ask about the new vacation packages available.
Mid Cape Hostel
Open June through September.
Route 6. Cottages and suites.
103 spacious rooms, two gigantic suites, complemented by indoor and outdoor pools, plenty of meeting and event space, on-site restaurant and direct access to bike trails.
Outdoor pool, tennis courts, beach sand volleyball, half court basketball. 75 Spacious guest rooms spread out over 1.5 acres of quiet, relaxing grounds.
Route 6. Right on the bike trail.
Route 6.
Route 6. May-Oct.
1975 Route 6. 8 cottages.
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.
Bed and Breakfast.
12 rooms.
Three 3 bedroom cottages.
Route 6.
North Eastham.
Night Heron provides a salon atmosphere for your Cape visit. An extended continental breakfast is provided. All rooms have private bath, AC/heat, Wi-Fi, TV/VCR/DVD, cable, and sitting area. Common room is living room, screened porch and deck.
A car is the easiest way to get around, though regional bus routes provide easy, frequent and cheap access to other towns.
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Hyannis · Regional · HYA
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