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CAPE COD NATIONAL SEASHORE
The Cape Cod National Seashore is the crown gem among our National Parks system. President John F. Kennedy signed a bill on August 7, 1961, reserving 44,000 acres of pristine seashore and uplands for perpetuity. Eastham is the gateway—literally the starting point—for these 40 miles of undeveloped Atlantic coastline.
Extending from Chatham to Provincetown, Cape Cod National Seashore encompasses many habitats that invite exploration, such as, beach, dune, salt marsh, freshwater pond and upland forest. There are also many human stories to discover – shipwrecks and lifesaving, whaling, wireless communication and early tourism. We invite you to discover your own per- sonal connection, to create memories and partner with us in preserving this special place.
Get your bearings by stopping rst at the Salt Pond Visitor Center. In addition to clean restrooms and helpful rangers, there are orientation exhibits, a museum focused on the Outer Cape’s human stories, an auditorium with regular showings of park movies and a well-stocked book and gift store.The Nauset Marsh Trail, the Nauset Bike Trail and the Buttonbush Trail, which features Braille signage and family exploration activities, all take off from the Visitor Center.
Cape Cod National Seashore Salt Pond Visitor Center
Located at the corner of Nauset Road and Route 6
Open Daily from 9am – 4:30pm (5pm in summer)
Phone 508-255-3421 •www.nps.gov/caco for schedule of activities
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THINGS TO DO