Orleans, Massachusetts Travel Information

Bass River Lighthouse: The Lighthouse Inn The stay at the Lighthouse Inn at the old Bass River Lighthouse on Cape Cod is different than at most lighthouses. The working private lighthouse, now known as the West Dennis Light, is part of a nine... West Dennis, MA

Cape Cod Scenic Drive A 63-mile scenic route along the historic south shore of Cape Cod Bay and up the Outer Beach along the Atlantic Ocean in Cape Cod National Seashore to Provincetown at the Cape’s northern tip. Like a f... Eastham, MA

Cape Cod: Chatham Chatham is an ideal destination for a romantic retreat because it has the charm of a town locked in time. It was once concerned with shipbuilding and whaling, but missed the industries that replaced t... Chatham, MA

Hyannis, Chatham & Monomoy Islands, MA Hyannis is the center of transportation, shopping, and vacation facilities for the south shore of the Cape. It’s often very crowded in summer, but you can find almost anything you need here, and dedic... Chatham, MA

Nickerson State Park Campground It’s no secret that Cape Cod gets packed during the summer. Just look at MA 3 leading toward the Sagamore Bridge or MA 495 and MA 25 leading toward the Bourne Bridge on a Friday night in summer, and y... Brewster, MA

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The River and Pochet (Distance: 1.5 mi) From the River Road launch, paddle downstream a short distance to where it merges with Meeting House Pond on the left. You might want to explore this small, relatively shallow basin first, to settle i...

Orleans, MA - Flatwater Paddling & Canoeing - length:4 mi

Nickerson State Park (Distance: 2.2 mi) At more than 1,900 acres, Nickerson State Park is the interior Cape’s largest area of open space committed to public recreation. Campers, swimmers, hikers, anglers, cyclists, and nature watchers all e...

Brewster, MA - Hiking - length:5 mi

Cliff Pond Trail (Distance: 2.3 mi) This hike follows the contours of the pond and is made slightly more challenging with climbs in and out of the woods. While sauntering under a canopy of trees, enjoy the cooling breezes and views of t...

Barnstable, MA - Hiking - length:3.9 mi

Nickerson State Park (Distance: 2.3 mi) Nickerson State Park is best visited during the off-season, as it becomes quite crowded in summer with 420 campsites, miles of trails, connection to the Cape Cod Rail Trail, and eight freshwater ponds...

Brewster, MA - Hiking - length:unknown

Nickerson State Park - Cliff and Little Cliff Ponds Trail (Distance: 2.5 mi) Nickerson State Park is one of the Cape’s gems, providing year-round public access to about 1,900 acres of open space. More than 400 seasonal campsites beckon, along with trails for walking, bicycling...

Brewster, MA - Hiking - length:3.9 mi

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Starboard Course The Captains Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 6776 yards, par 72 3.8 miles from center of Orleans, Massachusetts

Port Course The Captains Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 6724 yards, par 72 3.8 miles from center of Orleans, Massachusetts

Ocean Edge Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 0 yards, par 0 4.1 miles from center of Orleans, Massachusetts

Ocean Edge Back 9 Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club Private Non-Equity, 9 holes 0 yards, par 0 4.1 miles from center of Orleans, Massachusetts

Cape Cod National Cape Cod National Golf Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6954 yards, par 72 4.2 miles from center of Orleans, Massachusetts

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