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Snow in Orleans, MA: Cape Cod Snowfall, Blizzards and Winter Storm Tips
Snow in Orleans, MA: Cape Cod Snowfall, Blizzards and Winter Storm Tips Yes, it snows in Orleans. Cape Cod snow is real, but it is lighter and less reliable than snow farther inland in Massachusetts. Most winters bring a few modest snowfalls. A handful bring one big storm that changes everything. The ocean explains both…
Read MoreEast Orleans and South Orleans, MA: A Guide to the Villages of Orleans
East Orleans and South Orleans, MA: A Guide to the Villages of Orleans East Orleans, MA is a historic village on the eastern side of Orleans, Massachusetts. It holds Main Street, the road to the ocean beach, and a string of quiet ponds and necks. South Orleans is a smaller village on the town’s southern…
Read MoreBoston to Cape Cod: How to Get to Orleans, MA by Car, Bus or Plane
Boston to Cape Cod: How to Get to Orleans, MA by Car, Bus or Plane The easiest way from Boston to Cape Cod is to drive south on Route 3, cross the Sagamore Bridge, and follow Route 6 east to Orleans. You can also ride an intercity bus, take a seasonal train to Hyannis, or…
Read MoreSeals in Orleans, MA: Where to See Cape Cod Seals at Nauset and Pleasant Bay
Seals in Orleans, MA: Where to See Cape Cod Seals at Nauset and Pleasant Bay The best place to see seals on Cape Cod from Orleans is the ocean side of Nauset Beach, looking south toward the inlet. Gray seals and harbor seals live in these waters all year. You will see the most of…
Read MoreCape Cod Rail Trail Parking in Orleans: Where to Start
Cape Cod Rail Trail Parking in Orleans: Where to Start Cape Cod Rail Trail parking in Orleans starts at the public lots on Old Colony Way beside Depot Square. That is the in-town trailhead most riders want. Rock Harbor Road is a second access named by the Friends of the Cape Cod Rail Trail brochure,…
Read MoreThree Sisters of Nauset: Eastham’s Hidden Lighthouses
Three Sisters of Nauset: Eastham’s Hidden Lighthouses The Three Sisters of Nauset are retired wooden lighthouses in Eastham, preserved in a wooded setting away from the ocean bluff. Their small towers make an unusual Cape Cod stop: you visit them among trees rather than beside breaking waves. An exterior visit fits into a short outing,…
Read MoreNauset Lighthouse Cape Cod: Visiting Guide and Tours
Nauset Lighthouse Cape Cod: Visiting Guide and Tours Nauset Lighthouse Cape Cod is the red-and-white tower on the Atlantic side of Eastham, above Nauset Light Beach. You can photograph the exterior any day of the year from public ground. You can climb the tower only during scheduled open houses, which run on set afternoons and…
Read MoreCape Cod in September and October: Fall in Orleans, MA
Cape Cod in September and October: Fall in Orleans, MA Fall is a good time to visit Cape Cod. September and October in Orleans, MA, bring quieter beaches, cooler air for walking and cycling, and two genuinely different trips packed into one season. Fall in Cape Cod suits visitors who want room to breathe: thinner…
Read MoreSharks at Nauset Beach: Cape Cod White Shark Season, Sightings and Safety
Sharks at Nauset Beach: Cape Cod White Shark Season, Sightings and Safety White sharks show up at Nauset Beach in Orleans, Massachusetts, mainly between early summer and fall. Their presence tracks the seal population nearby, since seals are the main food source drawing sharks close to shore. Activity builds through the warmer months and reaches…
Read MoreCape Cod Without a Car: Getting Around Orleans
Cape Cod Without a Car: Getting Around Orleans Cape Cod without a car works best when you keep your plans close to a walkable village core and build each day around transit, walking, and cycling. It is a practical choice for visitors who want a slower trip and can plan their return journey before leaving…
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