Barnstable district, Massachusetts, United States

Places to visit near Eastham

Eastham is a town in Barnstable district, Massachusetts, United States, home to about 5,548 people. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit — 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 beaches & coast, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens and 13 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Skiff Hill (2 km), Penniman House (2 km) and Doane Rock (3 km).

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Eastham, Massachusetts
Eastham, Barnstable district, Massachusetts, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Eastham at a glance

Location
Barnstable district, Massachusetts, United States
Population
about 5,548
Coordinates
41.8301° N, 69.9739° W
Places within 50 km
63 (63 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Eastham

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Eastham: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Eastham

125 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Eastham. The closest is Flax Pond (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Eastham

34 beaches & coast within 100 km of Eastham. The closest is Coast Guard Beach (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Eastham

29 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Eastham. The closest is Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Eastham

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Eastham. The closest is Skiff Hill (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Skiff Hill · viewpoint · Barnstable · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Doane Rock · viewpoint · Barnstable · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Tawasentha Hill · viewpoint · Barnstable · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Grassy Nook · viewpoint · Barnstable · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Griffin Island · viewpoint · Barnstable · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Scargo Tower · viewpoint · Barnstable · ~25 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Eastham

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Eastham. The closest is Nauset Light (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Eastham

12 museums within 100 km of Eastham. The closest is French Cable Station Museum (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Eastham

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 13 km on the road.

  1. Start in Eastham
  2. 2 km Skiff Hill · hill, Barnstable
  3. 3 km Doane Rock · viewpoint, Barnstable
  4. 1 km Coast Guard Beach · beach, Barnstable
  5. 2 km Nauset Light Beach · beach, Barnstable
  6. 1 km Three Sisters Light #1 · beach, Barnstable
  7. 4 km Back to Eastham

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How to reach Eastham

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    Within 15 km of Eastham

    • Great Pond · lake · Barnstable · ~15 km · Must-see

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Eastham by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs8125Flax Pond (10 km)
    Beaches & coast1634Coast Guard Beach (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens829Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1326Skiff Hill (2 km)
    Forts & heritage619Nauset Light (5 km)
    Museums612French Cable Station Museum (6 km)
    Churches19Unitarian Church of Barnstable (38 km)
    Parks16Eldredge Park (7 km)
    Other attractions34Penniman House (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Bound Brook Island (20 km)

    Eastham: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Eastham?

    Skiff Hill (hill, about 2 km), Penniman House (attraction, about 2 km), Doane Rock (viewpoint, about 3 km), Coast Guard Beach (beach, about 3 km), Three Sisters Light #1 (beach, about 4 km), Nauset Light Beach (beach, about 5 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Eastham?

    63 places on Spotwander: 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 beaches & coast, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Eastham?

    Flax Pond, about 10 km by road; Higgin's Pond (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Eastham?

    Coast Guard Beach, about 3 km by road; Three Sisters Light #1 (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Eastham?

    Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, about 7 km by road; Nickerson State Park (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Eastham?

    Start in Eastham, visit Skiff Hill, then Doane Rock, then Coast Guard Beach, then Nauset Light Beach, then Three Sisters Light #1, and drive back — about 13 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Eastham?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Eastham

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Eastham’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Eastham on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.