Orleans (Massachusetts)

By car

• From Boston take I-93 south to Route 3 south to the Sagamore Bridge (Becomes Rt. 6). Exit onto Route 6A at Orlean's landmark rotary (or roundabout) on Route 6, approximately 55 minutes from the Sagamore Bridge and 1.75 hours from Boston.
• From Providence or points south take I-95 north to I-195 to Route 25 south to the Bourne Bridge (I-495 also becomes Route 25). At the rotary (traffic circle) on the Cape side, go almost all the way around and travel along the Canal to Route 6 east.

By bus

• Plymouth & Brockton Street Railway, 17 Elm Av., Hyannis, +1 508-771-6191, .

Beaches

• Nauset Beach

  phone: +1 508 240-3775
  address: 250 Beach Rd
  A public beach with good surf. The children can play in the sand and ocean, as the adults relax under the sun. There is a fee to get on to the beach. This beach is equipped with changing rooms and bathrooms.

• Pilgrim Lake

  address: Herring Brook Road
  43 acre lake owned by the Commonwealth. Offers a swimming beach, restroom facilities, and parking for ~20 cars. Town sticker required during the season.

• Skaket Beach

  address: 200 Skaket Beach Rd
  Amenities include a 175 car parking lot (fee charged in season), rest rooms, outside showers, lifeguards, handicapped accessibility, ramp, and snack bar.

Galleries

• Addison Art Gallery

  phone: +1 508 255-6200
  address: 43 South Orleans Rd

• Left Bank Gallery

  phone: +1 508 247-9172
  address: 8 Cove Rd
  There is another branch in Wellfleet.

• Tree's Place

  phone: +1 508 255-1330
  address: Route 6A at Route 28

Museums

• The French Cable Station Museum

  phone: +1 508-255-0343
  address: 41 S Orleans Rd
  Early communications and the telegraph.

• Meeting House Museum

  phone: +1 508 240-1329
  address: 3 River Rd
  Owned and operated by the Orleans Historical Society.

• Orleans Bowling Center

  phone: +1 508 255-0636
  address: 191 Route 6A
  Old school candlepin bowling, BBQ briskets and microbrews from around the Cape.

Theatre

• Academy of Performing Arts

  phone: +1 508-255-3075 (General Info), +1 508-255-1963 (Box Office)
  address: 120 Main St

Tours

• Blue Claw Boat Tours

  phone: +1 508 240-5783
  address: 235 Main St
  Here the family can enjoy one of New England’s favorite attractions: seal Tours. Great for children, the informative seal cruise will take you from Orleans, all the way through Pleasant Bay to view seals as they swim and play in their natural habitat. Tours last about an hour and a half.

Budget

• Hot Chocolate Sparrow

  phone: +1 508 240-2230
  address: 5 Old Colony Way
  Espresso bar, pastries, desserts.

• Homeport Restaurant

  phone: +1 508 255-4069
  address: 55 Main St
  For breakfast, you can enjoy items such as their omelettes, eggs and egg dishes, pancakes or french toast. The restaurant also serves a wide selection of lunch dishes.

• Cooke's Seafood

  phone: +1 508 255-5518
  address: 1 S Orleans Rd
  Casual restaurant. Great (and surprisingly light) fried clams and onion rings. Some of the best clam chowder on the Cape!

Mid-range

• Land Ho!

  phone: +1 508 255-5165
  address: 38 Main St
  The Land Ho is a tavern-type restaurant that is open every day, serving appetizers, burgers and soups until midnight. Frequented by locals, the pub is known for its decorative Cape Cod flair. Try the sea clam pie. Live music some evenings.

• Barley Neck Inn

  phone: +1 508 255-0212
  address: 5 Beach Rd
  Near Nauset Beach, also offers a few rooms for rent.

• The Old Jailhouse Tavern

  phone: +1 508 255-5245
  address: 28 West Rd
  Jailhouse theme to this old stone building.

• Saltwater Grille

  phone: +1 508 255-5149
  address: 20 S. Orleans Rd
  The Saltwater Grille has an extremely diverse menu that will be great for the entire family. This local restaurant offers great drinks for the adults, as well as a wide selection of appetizers and meals. The restaurant also offers a huge selection of seafood, all brought to you fresh from local areas.

• The Yardarm

  phone: +1 508 255-4840
  address: 48 S Orleans Rd
  A Cape tradition since 1972.

Splurge

• Abba

  phone: +1 508-255-8144
  address: 89 Old Colony Way
  Fine Dining.

• The Beacon Room

  phone: +1 508 255-2211
  address: 23 West Rd
  Lunch 11:30AM-3PM Dinner daily 5PM-9:30PM. Some imaginative dishes here. Patio dining available when warm enough.

• Mahoney's Atlantic Bar and Grill

  phone: +1 508 255-5505
  address: 28 Main St
  Something a little special from the chef here.

• Nauset Beach Club

  phone: +1 508 255-8547
  address: 222 Main St
  East Orleans. Gets many excellent reviews. a la carte entrees $22-$35.

• The Orleans Waterfront Inn

  phone: +1 508 255-2222
  address: 3 Old County Rd
  11 rooms.

• The Governor Prence Inn

  phone: +1 508-255-1216
  66 Route 6A. 56 rooms. Non-smoking.

• Skaket Beach Motel

  phone: +1 508-255-1020
  address: 203 Cranberry Highway

• A little Inn on Pleasant Bay

  phone: +1 508-255-0780
  address: 654 S. Orleans Rd
  9 units.

• The Cove

  phone: +1 508 255-1203
  address: 13 S. Orleans Rd
  47 units, some kitchenttes and balconys overlooking the cove.

• Nauset Knoll Motor Lodge

  phone: +1 508 255-2364
  address: 237 Beach Rd
  12 units. Overlooks Nauset beach. Walk to beach.