- TripBuzz found 227 things to do with kids in or near Orleans, Massachusetts, including 211 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hyannis, Brewster, Provincetown and Barnstable.
- From Skaket Beach to Nauset Beach, the Orleans area offers 83 different types of family activities, including: Beaches, History Museums, Specialty Museums and Bowling.
- Located on Cape Cod, Orleans, MA was one of the first area settled by the Plymouth Colony pilgrims. Orleans is an affluent community that attracts visitors with its beautiful views, early American history, and opportunity to set sail. Beaches are a popular attraction in the warmer months with their clean sands and access to a variety of water sports.
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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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Seafood is the name of the game at Young's Fish Market in Orleans, Massachusetts. The market carries only the freshest local fish and is particularly revered for its large lobsters.
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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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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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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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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.
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A calm beach with warm waters, First Encounter Beach offers tide pools to explore at low tide, and warm, gentle waters at high tide ideal for swimming. The beach offers scenic views, and has a bath house.
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Fort Hill Rural Historic District is a local historic site which dates back to late 19th-century. It can be explored through a scenic walking trail which weaves through the many old homes and farms that lie within the district.
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The Crosby Mansion takes visitors back in time to a period of elegance and sophistication. The mansion has views of the Cape Cod Bay from its 60 foot viewing tower, and has features such as marble sinks and floors in the bathrooms, 15 fireplaces, and many other luxuries.