Quick Summary: Located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, about 23 miles south of Provincetown, Eastham is a great little town to explore on vacation. The town is bordered by Cape Cod Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, Wellfleet and Orleans. Highlights include Coast Guard Beach, Nauset Light, Eastham Windmill, and a choice of family-friendly restaurants.


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1. Coast Guard Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Coast Guard Beach | Things to Do in Eastham, Massachusetts
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2. Nauset Light ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Nauset Light | Things to Do in Eastham, Massachusetts
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3. Nauset Light Beach

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Nauset Light Beach | Things to Do in Eastham, Massachusetts
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4. Three Sisters Lighthouses

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Three Sisters Lighthouses | Things to Do in Eastham, Massachusetts
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5. Eastham Windmill

Eastham Windmill | Things to Do in Eastham, Massachusetts
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6. Captain Penniman House

Captain Penniman House | Things to Do in Eastham, Massachusetts
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7. Eastham Historical Society

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Eastham Historical Society | Things to Do in Eastham, Massachusetts
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8. 1869 Schoolhouse Museum

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1869 Schoolhouse Museum | Things to Do in Eastham, Massachusetts
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9. Salt Pond Visitor Center

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Salt Pond Visitor Center | Things to Do in Eastham, Massachusetts
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10. The Fairway Restaurant

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The Fairway Restaurant | Things to Do in Eastham, Massachusetts
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11. Arnold’s Restaurant and Mini-Golf

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Arnold’s Restaurant and Mini-Golf | Things to Do in Eastham, Massachusetts
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12. Laura and Tony's Kitchen

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Laura and Tony's Kitchen | Things to Do in Eastham, Massachusetts
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Summary & FAQ Coast Guard Beach Nauset Light Nauset Light Beach Three Sisters Lighthouses Eastham Windmill Captain Penniman House Eastham Historical Society 1869 Schoolhouse Museum Salt Pond Visitor Center The Fairway Restaurant Arnold’s Restaurant and Mini-Golf Laura and Tony's Kitchen

Eastham is 1.5 hours from Boston.


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