Cape Cod National Seashore
No admission feeForty miles of protected Atlantic beaches, dunes, and lighthouses, the wild, unspoiled heart of the Cape.
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Legendary roadside clam shack: overstuffed lobster rolls, fried clams, a raw bar, and mini golf.
3580 Route 6, Eastham · Eastham, MA
A Cape vacation isn't complete without a tray of fried whole-belly clams and an overstuffed lobster roll at a picnic table, and Arnold's has been the Outer Cape's go-to since the 1970s. There's a raw bar, an ice cream window, and even mini golf to keep the kids busy while you queue. It sits right on the Cape Cod Rail Trail, so bike up an appetite first.
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Transit: reachable by public transit
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