Cape Cod National Seashore Salt Pond Visitor Center
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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 its best. Go!
Tim Chase
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Near the end of Cape Cod by Providencetown the National Seashore Visitors Center is a must. The protected landscape in this area is fantastic. Besides the exhibits and great Rangers the view is super. Short drive to beach access. View of another lighthouse. Can get off road pass to drive on beach to lighthouse. Also saw RV's on the beach too. Bicycle trails are a huge thing throughout the park to all the sites to be seen and in between riding through pristine landscape. Handicap access to the beach over dunes by a huge blue mat which is secured to the ground and extends from parking lot past the dune line onto the beach. At the end of the mat you are about half way to the water and sand does get a bit soft. Bathrooms and showers at beach area.
Diane Kaminski
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Beautiful peaceful beach away from all the crowds and chaos of the Cape. Everyone parks in a central parking lot and ride a small tram like vehicle down to the beach. It’s all run well so it isn’t inconvenient to take the tram. When u get to the beach If you want a little more privacy all you have to do is walk north along the beach beyond everyone else. , however the lifeguards can’t see you if you go too far. There are often some rough waves out there, so you better be a strong swimmer if you wander. The place is well run by friendly people, great waves and seals and maybe sharks swimming by.
Jo Fa
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I can't say enough good things about this place. If you love the seashore and nature, you have to visit this. The ecosystem is so rich and you can access Coast Guard beach, rumored to be the best in the country! We were on a bike tour along the Cape Cod Trial when we took this short diversion. There's a great 2 mile (4 mile loop) from the Visitor Center to the beach. You ride through a relatively flat (a few small hills) through a shaded and paved bike and pedestrian way. A+++ in my book. My wife, kids, and I had a blast.
Thomas Ott
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It was heartening to find the visitor center open given all the unnecessary upheaval in Washington, DC. The ranger was friendly and helpful when I asked about a lighthouse hike in Provincetown. The museum is chock full of interesting and informative displays and the gift shop has plenty of Cape Cod souvenirs. It’s sleepy in the off season but undoubtedly a zoo in the summer. Hopefully they get the staffing required to help visitors enjoy this national treasure. Highly recommended!
Jerrold Fallstrom
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Beautiful undeveloped Cape Cod Seashore. Doesn't get any better. Pristine beaches, wildlife and always the chance to spot seals, birds or whales if you are lucky. If you plan o visiting often, invest in the annual National Park Pass as it is $20.00 per visit without it. Also, there are beaches that don't take the pass like Head of the Meadow beach in Truro. For that, you have to pay no matter what. Show up before Memorial Day though and the beaches are free!
C Angell
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Address
50 Nauset Rd, Eastham, MA 02642
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(508) 255-3421
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nps.gov
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outdoor
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attractions: Buddha Bobs, Inn at the Oaks, Windmill Green and Bandstand, Eastham Public Library, Eastham Recreation Department, restaurants: Lobster Shanty

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