Eastham and Adjoining Towns

 A Little History

Orleans... Much of the towns beauty comes from its coastal borders. Nestled between the spectacular beaches of the Atlantic Ocean and the tranquil coves and harbor of Cape Cod Bay, Orleans offers naturally beautiful, pristine shores and forests, as well as an intriguing, quaint town center and ever-popular fresh Atlantic seafood's. Shopping, theater, historical sights, fishing and a whole range of out door sports, it's all here for you to enjoy. Places like Little Pleasant Bay and Town Cove contribute much to Orleans rich ambiance. Other sites of interest include the Academy Playhouse and the French Cable Museum. One of the most popular tourist destination in town is Nauset Beach, Known for its sandy white beach and crashing turf. Rock Harbor is also famous for its breathtaking sunset views.

Eastham... The town of Eastham has a history dating back to before the arrival of the Pilgrims to the New World. The original inhabitance of the area were the Nauset Indians. Eastham was settled in 1644 and the town was established in 1651. Eastham is the gateway to Cape Cod National Seashore and provides visitors with scenic landscapes, bike trails, picnic areas, nature trails and educational exhibits. Other points of interests include Nauset Light, the Eastham Windmill and Doane Homestead.

Wellfleet... The town of Wellfleet is Known for its many fine art galleries, scenic beauty and historic charm. famous for its Oysters, Wellfleet is one of Cape Cods most appealing towns, full of fine galleries and fun restaurants and surrounded by inviting wild life areas. Wellfleet Harbor is constantly changing panorama of fishing boats, sail boats, yachts and trawlers. the harbor of Wellfleet is the safest, most protected on all Cape Cod. It provides the ideal for every imaginable water and shore activity. Wellfleet has the finest seashore on the Atlantic coast within the National Seashore Park.