- 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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Jonathan Young Windmill is a historical must-see on the way to Nauset Beach. A rarity, the windmill still has all of its early parts and machinery intact. Open to the public July and August.
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Orleans, Massachusetts is home to the Academy of Performing Arts. This prestigious arts institution is dedicated to dance, visual arts, musicals, straight plays, opera and other forms of artistic expression.
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Yak Arts International is an eclectic shop located in Orleans. The shop features hand-crafted pieces from local artisans including one-of-a-kind jewelry, home goods, art pieces, sculptures, decorative items and more.
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American history is on display at French Transatlantic Cable Station Museum. Most notably, France's General Pershing communicated with the U.S. government through this cable station during World War I. Free guided tours are available.
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Located on the scenic Cape Cod Bay, Rockin Robin Fishing Charters is a business offering guided fishing trips to their customers. Visitors commonly enjoy catching the striped bass varieties while spending their day on the water.
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3 River Rd, Orleans, MA
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The original meeting house of the Universalist Church of Orleans is now the Orleans Historical Society at The Meeting House Museum. The museum includes genealogical information, photos, artwork, deeds and other items pertaining to the history of the city.
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41 S Orleans Road, Orleans, MA 02653
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The French Cable Station Museum In Orleans preserves the history of the direct undersea telegraphic cable 'Le Direct' between Orleans and Brest. A free visit includes superintendent's office, testing, repair, and cable rooms as they were in 1858.
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Organizing family friendly fishing excursions, Rock Harbor Charter Boat Service takes visitors to Cape Cod Bay with USCG certified captains. During the trip, visitors have the opportunity to catch tuna, striped bass, and more.
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The Orleans Historical Society is a historical society that is in charge of taking care of the Meeting House Museum, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The society has a collection of deeds, diaries, and local artwork.
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Owned by and named after Shawn Vecchione, Vec Surfboards sells and shapes surf boards. Bringing his style and love of Hawaii to the northeast, Vec is working to build a surf community.