Things to do in Orleans, Massachusetts (MA): The Best Nature & Parks

April 21, 2022 Kaleigh Reichenbach

Orleans (/ɔːrˈliːnz/ or-LEENZ) is a town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts situated along Cape Cod. The population was 5,890 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Orleans

1. Nauset Inlet

Orleans, MA +1 508-255-0455
Excellent
91%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 22 reviews

Nauset Inlet

This four-mile waterway of tidal pools and marshes leads to more imposing Atlantic swells.

2. Little Pleasant Bay

Orleans, MA
Excellent
80%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 10 reviews

Little Pleasant Bay

3. Orleans Community Playground

46 Eldridge Park Way, Orleans, MA 02653-3326
Excellent
83%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 6 reviews

Orleans Community Playground

4. Skaket Beach

192 Skaket Beach Rd, Orleans, MA 02653-3008
Excellent
72%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 432 reviews

Skaket Beach

Reviewed By P207HHmikec - Albany, United States

We only stayed for a little while - in time to catch a beautiful sunset! It is apparently one of the "Go-to" spots on the Cape to watch the sun disappear into the western sky.

5. Nauset Beach

250 Beach Rd, Orleans, MA 02653-2908 +1 508-240-3780 https://www.town.orleans.ma.us/natural-resources-beaches-division
Excellent
70%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 731 reviews

Nauset Beach

Reviewed By Hotelsnobb

Beautiful strand of sand with all the amenities. Parking is steep (as most beaches on the Cape) at $20, but large lots and plentiful parking. Short walk from the lot passes by changing rooms, food trucks, picnic area, and bathrooms (port a potties).

6. Rock Harbor Marsh

Bay View Drive, Orleans, MA 02653 http://massvacation.com
Excellent
75%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 61 reviews

Rock Harbor Marsh

Reviewed By Blondie0403 - Orleans, United States

I've lived on Cape Cod most of my life and I can uncategorically say that Rock Harbor is one of the most perfect spots for spectacular sunsets. At the beach the tide goes way out making it a perfect spot for kids who love to investigate sea life. Little fish, snails, and clam, scallop, razor clams and quahog shells abound. The sand is soft and clean. The water clear. Charter boats come in and out of the little harbor when the tide allows, filled with happy vacationing fisherman. Fun place to be before and during sunsets.

7. Meeting House Pond

Orleans, MA 02653
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 3 reviews

ThingsTodoPost © 2018 - 2024 All rights reserved.