Orleans Vacation Rentals

With a scenic location tucked between the Atlantic Ocean and Cape Cod Bay, Orleans, MA, is situated at the convergence of three main highways, making it easy to arrive at this popular Cape Cod destination. Orleans boasts 2 pristine beaches, Skaket Beach along the bay, and Nauset Beach, flanking the ocean, as well as great fishing, fantastic surfing, and boogie boarding. You’ll find everything from hostels and cozy Airstream trailers, to condo rentals and beachfront house rentals in Orleans.

Checking out the Culinary Scene in Orleans

Captain Linnell House is a top-rated seafood restaurant in Orleans, where specialities include fresh yellowfin tuna and pan roasted Atlantic cod. Rock Harbor Grill is known for refreshing cocktails, including its pineapple-based jungle juice, as well as for menu items such as its wood-fired pizza, smoked haddock chowder, and lobster mac and cheese. Hog Island Beer Co. serves up seasonal brews throughout the year, while also offering light bites like their lobster roll with lemon aioli.

Have Family Fun in Orleans

Learn about the area’s involvement in three wars by visiting the Orleans Historical Society Meeting House Museum. Cape Escape Adventure Golf, meanwhile, is a popular attraction for families, as is the jam-packed Birdwatcher’s General Store with its amazing selection of goods and toys.

You’re sure to enjoy visiting the Three Sisters Lighthouses or biking along the picturesque, nearly 26-mile-long Cape Cod Rail Trail. You can also go kayaking in Nickerson State Park or explore the tidal pools and breakwater at Rock Harbor Marsh. See the whales during their annual migration, occurring from mid-April to October.

Exploring In & Around Orleans

If the 2 beaches flanking Orleans aren’t enough, you can venture to the seemingly endless Nauset Beach along the Cape Cod National Seashore. This area is well-known for its shipwrecks, as well as opportunities for wreck diving. The Jonathan Young Windmill dates back to the early 1700s, while the Church of the Transfiguration displays its landmark bell tower. The French Cable Station Museum houses a fascinating collection of artifacts including telegraphic equipment.

Nantucket is only 49 miles away by car and ferry, and 26 miles south of Provincetown. And just 10 miles to the south, you'll find the charming coastal town of Chatham, home to the 1808 Chatham Lighthouse. If you'd like to venture a bit further, the city of Boston is 89 miles to the north west, where top attractions include visiting the historic Freedom Trail, shopping indoors and outdoors at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston Common and iconic Fenway Park, home of the Major League Baseball's Boston Red Sox team.

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