Location: Cape Cod < Massachusetts < USA
Nearest Airport:
Hyannis Airport at 25
Miles
Nearest Ferry:
Harwich at 10
Miles
Nearest Train:
Providence R.I. at 90
Miles
Nearest Motorway:
route 6 Mid Cape Highway at 2
Miles
Nearest Beach:
beach at 0.75
Miles
Car: necessary
Orleans is the gateway town to the outer cape. It is the first town with both open ocean {Nauset Beach} and bay {Skaket Beach} beaches. Freshwater ponds with swimming and boating at nearby Nickerson State Park.
Home of the Cape Cod League Orleans Firebirds. Public parks, three tennis courts, paved bicycle paths, Miniature golf in town. Golf courses nearby. Excellent regional theatre and restaurants.
Charming town center with art galleries and antique shops, wonderful ice cream parlors and coffee shops, and 2 supermarkets.