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Held just after Labor Day, Windmill
Three Mayflower passengers—Constance
Years before Nauset Light arrived from
Weekend has something for everyone.
Snow, Giles Hopkins, and Lt. Joseph
Chatham in 1923, Eastham had three,
The three-day festival features a
Rogers—are buried in Eastham’s oldest
22-foot wooden lighthouses. The three
parade, live music, arts and crafts, and
cemetery, Cove Burying Ground. The
lights were distinguishable to sailors
a talent show. Held Friday to Sunday,
cemetery is at the corner of Route 6
from Chatham’s two and Truro’s one.
September 11-13.
and Pine Woods Road.
View the “Three Sisters” off Cable Road.
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Serving nearly 500,000 visitors each
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The Schoolhouse Museum has
year, the Salt Pond Visitor Center is
The Nauset Marsh Trail winds along
two main attractions: the historic,
a good starting point for a visit to the
marshes and through fields offering
one-room schoolhouse that served
National Seashore. Watch park videos,
spectacular vistas along the way. The
students until 1936, and an addition
view exhibits on the region’s history,
one-mile loop begins and ends at the
housing town artifacts. Open select
and map out a great day.
Salt Pond Visitor Center.
days during the summer.
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The Fort Hill Rural Historical District
offers a glimpse into what life was like
Bass and pickerel can be found in
in the early 1900s. The National Park
each of Eastham’s four freshwater
Service maintains this 100-acre (40
ponds: Depot, Great, Herring and
hectare) area just as it was a century
Minister. Grab a pole and spend a quiet
ago. Great spot for bird watching!
afternoon waiting for a bite!
3580
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Fried seafood and a quick round of
Sam’s Deli offers a smorgasbord of 17
mini-golf is a perfect combination.
sandwiches, including roast turkey
Enjoy both at Arnold’s Lobster and
and curried chicken salad. Headed
Clam Bar—an icon for more than 35
to the beach? Head to Sam’s first to
years—at 3580 Route 6. Don’t forget to
select a sandwich, salad, or sweet to
top off your visit with a sundae!
enjoy on the sand.
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The Eastham Windmill was built in
Due to erosion over the years, Nauset
Light had been nearing the edge of
a 60-foot cliff before it was moved
back about 300 feet in 1996. Tours are
available on select days, May to late
October.
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Plymouth in 1680—335 years ago.
After a few moves, the windmill was
placed on the Eastham Town Green,
where it has now stood since 1783.
Tour the Cape’s oldest functioning
windmill in July and August.
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Be sure to turn up at the 12th annual
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Eastham Turnip Festival Saturday,
Nov. 21. The event focuses on the
ever-so-sweet Eastham turnip and
features a Turnip Cook-Off, and a
market stuffed with local produce
and products.
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Take a trip around the world without
leaving town at Karoo Restaurant.
Karoo provides a 21-item food
dictionary to help diners navigate
menu items such as “bunny chow”
(bread bowl) and “monkey gland”
(steak and rib) sauce.
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First Encounter Beach is the site of the
historic first meeting of the Mayflower
Pilgrims and the Native Americans
in 1620. With stunning views of Cape
Cod Bay, it’s a favorite with
vacationing families.
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