- 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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Sandwich Glass Museum showcases the history of Sandwich which is the oldest town on Cape Cod and known for its glass industry. The museum houses a variety of glass artworks and organizes a daily glass blowing demonstration.
26.4 Miles
Heritage Theaters is a movie theater that features stadium seating, Dolby Digital Sound, DTS Digital Sound, and Dolby Surround Sound. The theater has a concessions stand that offers refreshments and freshly popped popcorn.
26.5 Miles
Sandwich Town Hall has been in active use as the seat of Town government for over 175 years. Theatrical productions and movies are presented in the second floor ballroom. Fully-restored historic shuttered windows add to the ambience.
26.7 Miles
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22 votes
Scusset Beach Road, Sandwich, MA 02563
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Located at the eastern end of the Cape Cod Canal, Scusset Beach State Reservation features a camping area with 98 sites, as well as a fishing pier. The beach also features a picnic area and bike trails.
26.8 Miles
Take a relaxing stroll through Lowell Holly, a unique peninsula known for its embellishment of American holly. Two freshwater ponds, both stocked with fish, provide a calming ambience. The beach area is a great place for a swim.
27.3 Miles
Covering over 700-acres of land, the Shawme-Crowell State Forest is a state forest that is best known for being camping destination. The forest has a number of hiking and equestrian trails that can be used for running or walking.
28.2 Miles
Located in a tiny chapel surrounded by a historic cemetery, the Wampanoag Indian Museum features a collection of artifacts, crafts, and other exhibits dedicated to tribal history. Knowledgeable guides will narrate and explain the significance of various exhibits.
28.3 Miles
Snake Pond Beach is a long, narrow pond beach of average size. The beach is suitable for swimming, offering calm water and soft sand, but is unsupervised (no life guards on duty.)
28.4 Miles
Cupcake Charlie's is a local specialty shop specializing in baked gourmet cupcakes which are available in a variety of flavors such as Grammy's Carrot Cup, Oreo Delight, Lemon Drop and more.
28.4 Miles
A 10-lane traditional bowling center, The Lanes Bowl & Bistro offers open bowling along with a bocce court. The center also provides an outdoor bar, a bistro with a full dining menu and live entertainment.