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Cape Cod National Seashore
Nauset Road and Route 6Eastham, MA 02642 Description: Comprises 43,604 acres of shoreline, upland landscape features, and salt marsh, including a 40-mile long stretch of ocean beach; protecting natural and cultural features of Outer Cape Cod. Please select a destination point from the following list: On the weekends, some beach parking areas fill up by mid-morning. Ranger Tips:  Canoe with a ranger on a kettle pond or marsh to explore the diversity of the seashore’s resources. Climb to the top of Highland Light or Nauset Light for dramatic views and maritime history. The viewing platform at the former Marconi Station site affords views of both the Atlantic and Cape Cod Bay, emphasizing the narrowness of the Outer Cape. The nearby Atlantic White Cedar Swamp Trail meanders through a rare habitat. Both visitor centers have exhibits and orientation films that convey special aspects of Cape Cod’s natural and cultural history. Travel Tips: In July and August, traffic is heavy heading towards Cape Cod on Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings and heading off-Cape on Sunday afternoons. Coast Guard Beach in Eastham is accessed only via shuttle from Little Creek Parking Area. Province Lands Visitor Center (Provincetown)
Race Point RoadProvincetown, MA 02657-1528 Description: The Visitor Center sits atop a sand dune at an elevation of approximately 100 feet above sea level. National Park Service rangers staff the Visitor Center to provide information and assistance to park visitors. Park maps, bike-trail maps, and trail brochures are available on request. The Visitor Center is the starting point for a variety of ranger-guided activities from spring through fall. The observation deck at this Visitor Center provides a 360-degree view of the Province Lands dunes, the Outer Beach, and the Atlantic Ocean. From this location you can see Race Point Ranger Station, Race Point Beach, the Old Harbor Life-Saving Station, and the Pilgrim Monument in Provincetown. Exhibits about local plants and animals and the Pilgrims' landing in Provincetown are featured. Transit Directions:  Not applicable. Driving Directions:  From Boston area and the North: 1. Take MA-3 south, to the Sagamore Bridge in Bourne. 2. Cross the bridge and follow Route 6 eastward past Eastham to Provincetown. 3. From US-6, turn right onto Race Point Road and drive approx. 1 mile to the Visitor Center. From Providence, RI and the South: 1. Take I-95 North to I-195 East, and continue on I-195 approx. 45 miles. 2. From I-195, take Exit #22A onto MA-25 East (“Cape Cod/The Islands”). 3. Drive approx. 10 miles. 4. From MA-25, take Exit #2 onto US-6 East (“Bourne/Sagamore”). 5. Follow signs for US-6 East, and cross the Sagamore Bridge. 6. Follow US-6 eastward past Eastham to Provincetown. 7. From US-6, turn right onto Race Point Road and drive approx. 1 mile to the Visitor Center. Free parking is available. Back to Top Salt Pond Visitor Center (Eastham)
Nauset Road and Route 6Eastham, MA 02642 Description: Salt Pond Visitor Center is Cape Cod National Seashore's main visitor facility, with orientation movies on the half hour, a well-stocked bookstore, a comprehensive museum, and restroom facilities. A wide variety of ranger-guided activites are offered throughout the year. Transit Directions: Not applicable. Driving Directions: From Boston area and the North: 1. Take MA-3 south, to the Sagamore Bridge in Bourne. 2. Cross the bridge and follow US-6 eastward to Eastham. 3. Salt Pond Visitor Center is located at the corner of US-6 and Nauset Road in Eastham. From Providence, RI and the South: 1. Take I-95 North to I-195 East, and continue on I-195 approx. 45 miles. 2. From I-195, take Exit #22A onto MA-25 East (“Cape Cod/The Islands”). 3. Drive approx. 10 miles. 4. From MA-25, take Exit #2 onto US-6 East (“Bourne/Sagamore”). 5. Follow signs for US-6 East, and cross the Sagamore Bridge. 6. Follow US-6 eastward to Eastham. 7. Salt Pond Visitor Center is located at the corner of US-6 and Nauset Road in Eastham. Free parking is available. Back to Top |