Cape Cod National Seashore Salt Pond Visitor Center — Attraction in Eastham

We visited on a Sunday afternoon in mid-June 2025.

There was plenty of parking spots in the parking lot but we were a little early in the season.

There were a number of ranger programs offered but we didn't really have time. The info desk was staffed by multiple rangers and kids got their junior ranger books. However they seemed very reluctant to give out maps. We were able to get one but had to ask specifically for it and say that we collect them. If you go to the right around the info desk, it's where the park store is at. The store is slightly larger than the one at the visitor center in Provincetown. However they do carry different items. So if you see something you like, don't wait to get it.

The NPS Passport Cancellation Stamps are located just right outside the book store. If you continue down the hallway there is the museum. It's a pretty good size and has a large number of exhibits. Kids spent maybe 15 mins in there but you could spend a while if you wanted to read everything.

If you walk to the other end of the visitor center there is a art gallery and also a theater which plays a short film.

If you walk out the back doors of the visitor center there is an observation deck that looks out over salt pond. There is also a nice photo op sign. There are also trails that start back here that aren't very difficult either. Although I do recall mosquitos. As long as you don't stop, they didn't seem to bother us to much.

Overall a great visitor center and significantly larger than the one at Provincetown. It's was also much more busy. We would stop by again if visiting cape cod national seashore. It's a great place to get info about trail...

Great National park/seashore facility. We're not talking the Grand Canyon here, but for its size this is a beautiful place. First things first... They have great public restrooms which, along 6A, can be hard come by. The visitor center has a small, but interesting museum, a number of kid-friendly interactive displays, and a gift shop with regionally appropriate offerings. There is a large Auditorium where they play a 15 minute movie describing the area. The front desk is manned by volunteer and paid rangers who are congenitally happy and helpful and they love interacting with kids and adults alike. What makes the park really shine, though, are the miles of walking trails that go around the Salt Pond and through the woods. They are all pretty flat, there are routes of different lengths, and you can get maps but it's pretty hard to get lost. If you have the legs for it, you can hike to the ocean. If you're a bit less brave they have shuttle busses or you can ride your bike on a beautiful paved bike path. The National seashore visitor center has scads of free parking and it's a great place to entertain (and exhaust) the kids. Costs nothing to go and enjoy so you can't beat the price. Cape Cod at...

The best national seashore experience our family has had is on cape cod. Great for all ages, if you have kids do the junior ranger program it's very fun and engaging. Great guided walks and activities, rangers are knowledgeable and friendly. The pristine beauty and experience of this national seashore is one of the best kept secrets in the country any time of year. In one day you can go from Atlantic surfing or wave jumping to exploring Rocky Bayside tidepools to hiking hidden trails full of fun birds and wildlife to walking miles of Sandy shoreline and clear waters that rival any romantic getaway location in the world. Weather you want rich historic experience or a relaxing seaside vacation this place has it all! A few hints: it gets VERY busy late June thru August so plan ahead on your beach selections ask the rangers about what you are looking for and plan to get up early for the popular beaches if u want good parking or show up after 4 for...