Pristine shores on the Atlantic Ocean and Cape Cod Bay, an enticing Town Cove, crystal ponds, acres of conservation land and the Cape Cod National Seashore to explore. This favorite Cape Cod Town offers a wonderful diversity of shopping opportunities, from chains (T.J.Maxx, Christmas Tree Shop) to a plethora of fine art galleries and boutiques abounding with distinctive home goods, apparel and jew
elry. In safer times, Saturday night is Gallery Night with over a dozen galleries hosting free artist receptions that everyone is welcome to attend. Presenting master artists from Cape Cod, throughout the Americas and France, Gallery night offers delightful, casual opportunities to meet artists and make new friends. From fries on the beach to elegant white linen service, Orleans has what you want when you’re ready to eat. Seafood fresh off the boat. Thai, Italian, New England’s best. For local color, visit the Land Ho! on the corner of Route 6A and Cove Road. In the summer, you may have to wait but it will be worth it. The Orleans Farmers Market has over 30 vendors selling a wonderful variety of fresh Cape Cod grown vegetables, plants, honey, lobsters, soap, worms, flowers, bread and other local products. Open every Saturday (weather permitting) from spring into autumn. You don’t have to be a big baseball fan to enjoy an evening of Americana at its best when you go to a Cape Cod Baseball League Firebirds game. Held at the Middle School field on Route 28, many future Major League Baseball players have started here. The level of play is considered the equivalent of high-A Minor League Baseball. Summer also brings free concerts at Nauset Beach and in Parish Park on Main Street. Theater lovers will want to check out the historic Academy Playhouse. To give you a home base when you’re here, Orleans has beautiful bed and breakfasts, hotels, motels and beachside homes to rent. Check out A Little Inn on Pleasant Bay and the Nauset House Inn for truly unique lodging with excellent service. We look forward to having you in Orleans.
