- The list below includes 204 free or cheap things to do in or near Orleans, Massachusetts, including 78 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Art Gallery, History Museums and Specialty Museums.
- From Skaket Beach to Nauset Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Orleans and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hyannis, Dennis, Eastham and Provincetown.
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Dexter Grist Mill, built in 1654, is a popular tourist attraction that still functions as a working mill. Visitors can even purchase fresh cornmeal ground that day. Open mid-May through early September.
26.3 Miles
Cape Cod Canal Visitors Center is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and houses a range of interactive exhibits which include a retired patrol boat and a DVD presentation about the Canal's local history and culture.
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Historic Sandwich Village is a local tourist destination being home to a number of historic buildings, gardens, shops and other local attractions such as the glass museum and the Quincy Tree House.
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Hoxie House dates back to 1675 and is one of the oldest saltbox houses in the state. Restored and preserved, the house features a range of authentic artifacts and furnishings.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.