The 10 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Eastham, Massachusetts (MA)

June 28, 2021 Darwin Bolte

Eastham /ˈiːsthæm/ is a town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, Barnstable County being coextensive with Cape Cod. The population was 4,956 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Eastham

1. The Little Capistrano Bike Shop

30 Salt Pond Rd, Eastham, MA 02642-2442 +1 508-255-6515 http://www.littlecapistranobikeshop.com/home
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5.0 based on 32 reviews

The Little Capistrano Bike Shop

Reviewed By we4viajeros - Dover, United States

We stumbled upon this place and it turned out to be a great find. you can rent bicycles any time of day for a very reasonable rate. We did not have a mounts or anything on our car to drive the bicycles anywhere. But there was ample parking and you could easily walk the bikes across the street to where the Cape Cod national seashore has a very long bike path out to the beach. We did the very short trail to the beach and back and it was well worth it. The service in the bike shop.was excellent. They made sure the kids were well sized to their bikes and had helmets. Bike rentals made easy!

2. Nauset Light

2 Nauset Light Beach Rd, Eastham, MA 02642-1729 +1 781-864-6911 [email protected] http://www.nausetlight.org
Excellent
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4.5 based on 420 reviews

Nauset Light

Free tours of the light are normally offered from May to October. The have been suspended this year because of COVID19 limitations. Visit the Nauset Light Preservation Society website, nausetlight.org, or Facebook page for any update.

Reviewed By ALB63 - Hanover, United States

There was plenty of free parking at the beach parking lot nearby, but only because we were there in early October. It is a beautiful lighthouse and a short walk over from the beach parking lot. The light house looks well maintained, and the setting is so pretty. We hope to return on a day when tours are being given.

3. Fort Hill Rural Historic District

Fort Hill Road, Eastham, MA 02642 +1 508-349-3785 http://www.nps.gov/caco/places/index.html
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4.5 based on 162 reviews

Fort Hill Rural Historic District

A scenic and historic walking trail managed by the Cape Cod National Seashore.

Reviewed By CarolT162

There are various trails here. We really enjoyed the trail which had a boardwalk! It was nice and wide, scenic and led down to the water. We enjoyed the other trails as well. It is a great walk to do as a family!

4. Coast Guard Beach

Nauset & Doane Rds, Eastham, MA http://www.nps.gov/caco/planyourvisit/coast-guard-beach-eastham.htm
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4.5 based on 620 reviews

Coast Guard Beach

A great beach to hike, relax and soak up the natural beauty of the Cape Cod National Seashore.

Reviewed By afshesid

Clean water and nice waves both at low and high tide. Would recommend anyone visiting cape to must visit this beach

5. Great Marsh Kayak Tours

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4.5 based on 64 reviews

Great Marsh Kayak Tours

Come join us on a tour to experience the natural beauties of Cape Cod! We will explore the mazes of the marsh ecosystems and spot plenty of shore birds and even seals at the Nauset Marsh!

6. Salt Pond Visitor Center

Route 6, Eastham, MA 02642 +1 508-255-3421 [email protected] http://www.nps.gov/caco/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm
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4.5 based on 379 reviews

Salt Pond Visitor Center

Popular replica of an Indian settlement.

Reviewed By RdTripper_USA

We stopped here on our way to the P-town in hopes to find some outdoor hikes to do while on the Cape for the day , and we are glad we did. There is a large parking lot with free parking. You have access to several hikes right from the the lot. The visitor's center has an abundance of information abut the Cape and all the activities available. If you are looking for hikes as we were, as the Ranger for a "self guide" map of the Cape. The map is free and shows numerous places to get out doors. After our visit to the tip of the Cape, we stopped again and hiked the three trails. There are some very beautiful views if you take the time to stop and enjoy them.

7. First Encounter Beach

1699 Samoset Rd, Eastham, MA
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4.5 based on 245 reviews

First Encounter Beach

Reviewed By JELPaints - Eastham, United States

You need an Eastham sticker, or you can pay the daily rate at the gate ($20, I think). There is a large parking lot as you enter, and this is the busiest part of the beach. But drive down further and park along the dunes for a private spot to enjoy the beach. At the very end, there is a creek, that is perfect for tubing. At low tide, walk out for a half mile -- and check out the oyster grants along the way. At high tide, a warm sandy swimming beach. There is a plaque in the parking lot commemorating the "first encounter" between the Mayflower pilgrims and the Native Americans. Beautiful, soft sand -- no rocks, no shells.

8. Nauset Light Beach

Ocean View Drive, Eastham, MA http://www.nps.gov/caco/planyourvisit/nauset-light-beach.htm
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4.5 based on 293 reviews

Nauset Light Beach

Reviewed By gladysbarros66 - Connecticut, United States

I have lived in New England for just about 42 years and I am only just now discovering the most enjoyable beach. With all the shark fan fare this year, I wanted to see if I could catch a glimpse at a fin, but to my surprise and enjoyment, I discovered the lovable seals playing in the waves. This is actually our second trip here in the past three weeks. Once we told our 15 year old daughter about the seals, she wanted to see them up close and not in an aquarium. So on a Friday after school we took the 3 hour ride and arrived just before dusk. It is a must see for animal lovers of all ages.

9. Arnold's Mini-Golf

3580 State Hwy, Eastham, MA 02642-2114 +1 508-255-2575 [email protected] http://www.arnoldsrestaurant.com/mini-golf/
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4.5 based on 52 reviews

Arnold's Mini-Golf

10. Captain Penniman House

Fort Hill Road, Eastham, MA 02642 +1 508-349-3785 http://www.nps.gov/caco/learn/historyculture/penniman.htm
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4.0 based on 68 reviews

Captain Penniman House

Reviewed By jayharper2016 - Yorktown, United States

The Captain Penniman House was built in the 1868 by one of the major whaling Captains from Eastham. It is a beautiful and unique home, it is called Second Empire style. The entrance to the home used to be whale jawbones. It cannot be toured as there are major renovations taking place. It is near the Fort Hill and Red Maple Swamp Trails.

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