South Orleans Travel Guide

Orleans

Popular places to visit

Skaket Beach which includes a sandy beach as well as a family

Skaket Beach

Warm, clear waters make this beach destination ideal for casual swimming, watersports or a restorative rest on the white sandy shore.

Skaket Beach
An evening at the Cape is just what the weather gods recommend. Come summer and most Bostonians don't lose a single opportunity to hit the coastline. These miles of pristine beaches make 100 days of summer absolutely worthwhile. Most people have a few cape stories, and so do we. Hoping to share them with you all over this summer. #CapeCod #VisitMA

Rock Harbor Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Rock Harbor Beach during your trip to Orleans?

Rock Harbor Beach
This windmill was built in the early 1700's in South Orleans. By 1839 it was moved to overlook the Town Cove on the present hillside site of The Governor Prence Motor Inn on Rt 6A. During the recent restoration it was relocated to the small park on the shore of Town Cove where it stands today.

Jonathan Young Windmill

Jonathan Young Windmill is just one of the places to see in Orleans, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside or seek out the hiking trails.

Jonathan Young Windmill
stony rock pier, ocean boardwalk, off-centered

Stony Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Stony Island during your travels in Eastham. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the cycling trails.

Stony Island

Orleans Bowling Center

Enjoy a trip to Orleans Bowling Center and popular activities such as hiking in Orleans. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its seafood restaurants.

Orleans Bowling Center

Nauset Inlet

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Nauset Inlet during your travels in Orleans. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the hiking trails.

Nauset Inlet

Things to do

Salem Puzzling Adventure

Plymouth Puzzling Adventure

฿1,114
per traveller
Plymouth Puzzling Adventure
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Top hotels in South Orleans

Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod

Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod

4 out of 5
1225 Iyannough Rd Hyannis MA
The price is ฿3,894 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
฿3,894
per night
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Stay at this spa resort in Hyannis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (445 reviews)
Clean room, nice staff, the only problem was the internet was slow

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod
Chatham Bars Inn

Chatham Bars Inn

5 out of 5
297 Shore Rd Chatham MA
The price is ฿11,311 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
฿11,311
per night
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Stay at this luxury resort in Chatham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (808 reviews)
Beautiful property

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Chatham Bars Inn
Chatham Wayside Inn

Chatham Wayside Inn

4 out of 5
512 Main St Chatham MA
Stay at this golf hotel in Chatham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (631 reviews)
Courteous staff, helpful with dining suggestions. Loved the room. Very comfortable bed, warm and cozy.

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

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Chatham Wayside Inn
Courtyard Resort

Courtyard Resort

2 out of 5
125 North St Hyannis MA
The price is ฿3,387 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
฿3,387
per night
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hyannis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies or patios. Popular attractions John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (55 reviews)
Room what nice very easy check in.. The only thing is the toilet flooded our room but they moved us to another unit no problem! I always enjoy my stay at courtyard resort

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

Courtyard Resort
Freebird Motor Lodge by Reverie Boutique Collection

Freebird Motor Lodge by Reverie Boutique Collection

3.5 out of 5
553 Main Street West Yarmouth MA
Stay at this business-friendly motel in West Yarmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (287 reviews)
Very clean room. Staff was exceptionally nice.

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

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Freebird Motor Lodge by Reverie Boutique Collection
Bayside Resort Hotel

Bayside Resort Hotel

3 out of 5
225 Route 28 West Yarmouth MA
The price is ฿2,906 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
฿2,906
per night
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Stay at this beach hotel in West Yarmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,541 reviews)
The staff was friendly and the room was clean. Was a nice couple weekend getaway.

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Bayside Resort Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around South Orleans

If you don't act like a seal, you can still swim at this iconic big-wave beach and avoid the great whites. #beaches

East Orleans

East Orleans is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Nauset Beach and Cape Cod National Seashore.

East Orleans
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Namskaket

While visiting Namskaket, you might make a stop by sights like Skaket Beach and Cape Cod Beaches.

Namskaket
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Nauset Heights

If you're spending some time in Nauset Heights, Nauset Beach and Cape Cod National Seashore are top sights worth seeing.

Nauset Heights

South Orleans Travel Guide