- Our list of the best things to do in Orleans, Massachusetts, features the top 269 nearby activities — including 150 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Orleans, MA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Water Activities.
- The results below include the top 19 things to do within the city of Orleans, MA , followed by 250 popular activities in nearby cities, including Hyannis, Provincetown, Barnstable, Brewster, Wellfleet, Chatham, Dennis, Eastham, Harwich, Truro, South Yarmouth, Harwich Port, West Yarmouth, Dennis Port and Sandwich
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Highlighting the region's art and culture, the Cape Museum of Fine Arts features the work of area artists. Guests can browse the gallery exhibitions, sculpture garden, library, and gift shop, or attend classes, lectures, special events, and independent movie showings.
11.3 Miles
Established in 1930, Cape Cinema is a local art deco theater which is famous from its unique ceiling mural designed by Rockwell Kent.
11.3 Miles
Located in Dennis, Massachusetts, Eden Hand Art is a jewelry store and design boutique. Its most famous design is the Cape Cod Screwball, a minimalist two-tone metal design available in bracelets, earrings, necklaces and rings. '
11.3 Miles
88%
8 votes
77 Nobscusset Road, Dennis, MA
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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Josiah Dennis Manse & Old West Schoolhouse is a museum that contains a number of exhibits on the area's history. A one-room schoolhouse from 1745 is located on the grounds.
11.4 Miles
Dennis Parasail offers both parasailing flights and jet ski rentals in the waters around Cape Cod. The facility is open seasonally, and offers a money back guarantee if it isn’t the best part of a visitor’s vacation.
11.5 Miles
Wellfleet Cinemas is a movie theater that has a 4 screen indoor facility in addition to a drive-in theater. The theater air first run films and also hosts special screening events.
11.6 Miles
93%
29 votes
Duck Harbor Road off Chequesset Neck Road, Wellfleet, MA
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The quiet atmosphere of Duck Harbor Beach offers a peaceful retreat from city life. Visitors can gather shells, observe sea creatures on the rocky shore, or spread out a picnic dinner and watch the sunset.
11.7 Miles
Enjoy the tidal river that is Swan Pond River with its breath-taking views. Visitors love to bird watch, walk along many nature paths, or try their hand at kayaking, canoeing, and other boating.
11.7 Miles
80%
5 votes
16 Main Street, Dennis Port, MA 02639
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Cape Cod Waterways Boat Rental & Sales offers four different boat models for rent including electric powered paddleboats, kayaks, stand-up paddle board and canoes. Patrons can also receive assistance boarding and docking boats before heading out on the water.
11.7 Miles
With a 35 foot vessel, Janine B Sport Fishing Charters takes visitors through the waters of Cape Cod to fish for shark and tuna. These trips last 4 to 8 hours and accommodates up to 6 people per trip.