10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Orleans That You Shouldn't Miss

January 20, 2022 Sheron Bogner

Orleans (/ɔːrˈliːnz/ or-LEENZ) is a town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts situated along Cape Cod. The population was 5,890 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Orleans

1. Main Street Wine and Gourmet

42 Main St, Orleans, MA 02653-2441 +1 508-255-1112 http://MainStreetWineandGourmet.com/
Excellent
76%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 17 reviews

Main Street Wine and Gourmet

A boutique wine shop like none other! A lot more than wine…craft beer, unique spirits, cocktail culture accessories and mixers. Best Bourbon selection around, biggest selection of local and organic spirits anywhere. Hand selected wines of high value and low exposure, everything tasted and chosen by our Sommelier owner. Very helpful staff, wine tasting every day, a fun and unique experience. Events calendar on our web site with guided tastings, wine, education, art, poetry, music, private events available too. A great selection of regional, American and European cheeses, charcuterie, foie gras, smoked salmon, caviar. Gourmet and specialty foods not found anywhere on Cape Cod, local and regional specialties, local and artisanal chocolates, Stonewall Kitchen, and more. Offering beautiful linens, melamine, glassware, picnic accessories, hostess gifts and other tabletop delights. A little bit of Europe on old Cape Cod!

Reviewed By RichS

This little market is quite delightful as is this quaint Cape Cod town.Come here to shop during thie holiday season. If you like a wide variety of gourment items from wine to beer to cheese to assorted condiments this shop is for you. Found it from a Boston Globe article written about the shop several years ago. Have come here ever since.

2. Church of the Transfiguration

5 Bay View Dr, Orleans, MA 02653-2206 +1 508-255-1094 [email protected] http://www.churchofthetransfiguration.org/
Excellent
87%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 76 reviews

Church of the Transfiguration

The Church of the Transfiguration is the center of Community of Jesus - an ecumenical Benedictine monastic community located at Rock Harbor on the shores of Cape Cod Bay. The Community follows a daily rhythm of prayer including Eucharist and Liturgy of the Hours (sung in Gregorian chant). Designed by William Rawn Associates of Boston, the Church of the Transfiguration is a contemporary expression of an ancient 4th century style of architecture, and recounts the story of salvation through hand-crafted mosaic and fresco images, bronze, glass, and stone sculpture. The organ is a restoration and expansion of pipework from twelve organs built by the E.M. Skinner Organ Company in the early 20th century. As of 3/15/2020 the Church is CLOSED until further notice. Please check back in a few weeks for updated information.

Reviewed By ChathamMass - Chatham, United States

A visit to the magnificent Church of the Transfiguration in Orleans - this building rivals some of the most impressive cathedrals in the world (in my opinion) and quietly blends into the peaceful community of Rock Harbor, Orleans, Ma. From the waterfall of gold on glass, to the electrifying frescos and meticulous detail throughout the building and community, this amazing place is well worth a visit. Their gift shop offers a variety of locally crafted goods and helps complete your experience.

43 S Orleans Rd, Orleans, MA 02653-2422 +1 508-255-6200 [email protected] http://www.addisonart.com
Excellent
90%
Good
10%
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5.0 based on 39 reviews

Addison Art Gallery

"One of the most successful galleries in the country" astounding "the public with art by newly discovered artists and masterpieces by established artists." - American Art Collector Magazine Please check as hours vary with the seasons. Addison Art Gallery represents artists from Cape Cod, across the United States, South America and France. Widely known as the most welcoming and active in the region, this unique gallery offers many opportunities for art lovers to meet artists in a casual atmosphere. Addison Art Gallery is the originator and host of "After Hopper",the internationally respected celebration of contemporary artists inspired by Edward Hopper.

4. Nauset Model Railroad Club

180 Route 6A, Orleans, MA 02653 [email protected] http://www.nausetmodelrrclub.com/
Excellent
80%
Good
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

Nauset Model Railroad Club

5. Tree's Place

Orleans, MA +1 508-255-1330 http://treesplace.com
Excellent
68%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
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Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 37 reviews

Tree's Place

Reviewed By felixm373 - Rhinebeck, United States

Excellent art by local artists. They also carry an excellent selection of Artist supplies. Cameras and photo equipment

6. Academy of Performing Arts

120 Main St, Orleans, MA 02653-3492 +1 508-255-5510 http://www.apacape.org/wp
Excellent
56%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
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Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 50 reviews

Academy of Performing Arts

7. French Cable Station Museum

41 S Orleans Rd Route 28, Orleans, MA 02653-2422 +1 508-240-1735 [email protected] http://www.frenchcablestationmuseum.org/
Excellent
64%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 33 reviews

French Cable Station Museum

8. Yak Arts

21 S Orleans Rd Across the Street From Cuffies and the Christmas Tree Shop, Orleans, MA 02653-2401 +1 508-240-0511 [email protected] http://www.yakarts.com
Excellent
70%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 33 reviews

Yak Arts

Yak Arts is a family owned and operated destination that displays an eclectic collection of treasures in over 3000 square feet. The business has been providing customers on the Cape with curiosities, fine art, jewelry, and furniture for over 20 years. For us, 'Yak Arts is more than just a retail space, it's a way of life'. The current location is a building which can be identified as the Yellow House of Orleans. Built in the mid 1850s it has a long history as a home and family property. As the owners we carry on that tradition by living on site as well as working here. The youngest daughter Heather spent the majority of her childhood growing up in this house. With our family mentality, on any given day you can expect to see one of the owners in the store. Beyond the fact that we are inviting you into our home, our product selection is taken very personally. To sustain our immense collection we travel primarily to Asia and Europe, each item in our store carefully hand selected from one of our adventures. By traveling ourselves and importing directly from the artists there is no purer form of fair trade. This enables us to know our product, and our people. That means that it has a story behind it, we know the crafts people who made the item, and the materials that went into it or the history of the antique and where it was acquired. So stop by, and explore - we are OPEN YEAR ROUND!

Reviewed By susanv808 - Haverstraw, United States

Have been going to Yak Arts every year, for the last 10 years during our annual visit to the Cape. Run don't walk to get here especially if you have curious and adventurous teens and young adults in your group. We and our (now older children) love to stroll through the many rooms of this quirky shop and over the years have purchased antique jewelry, silver items as well as art work and small kitsch (just for fun). In our most recent trip we amused ourselves with the baskets of small hand-held musical instruments made in Indonesia. You can find antique cameras, pottery, housewares here as well as to unique items from Indonesia.

9. N.Y. Hair Co. and Spa

32 Main St, Orleans, MA 02653-2417 +1 508-240-1016 [email protected] http://nyhaircoandspa.com
Excellent
53%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
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Terrible
21%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 15 reviews

N.Y. Hair Co. and Spa

NY Hair Co & Spa is a full-service salon/spa right in the heart of the village of Orleans "where the art of listening is as important as the art of dressing hair". For 28 years, we have started with our client's natural beauty & designed the best color, cuts, and styles to achieve no-fuss, everyday glamour. Find all of your color, cut and style choices plus massage, facials, eyelash extensions and a team of highly motivated learners who listen carefully to give you the service you want. We are a Dr Hauschka Treatment Center with a certified DR Hauschka Master Esthetician. Find services with Kemon Color, CND, Shellac, and Copolla Keratin Smoothing as well as retail for Kevin Murphy, Eleven, Loma and 4Ocean, all within our 2,000 square feet. Our client's satisfaction has been the key to our success.

10. Orleans Bowling Center

191 Route 6A, Orleans, MA +1 508-255-0636 http://www.orleansbowlingcenter.com
Excellent
53%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
2%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 55 reviews

Orleans Bowling Center

Reviewed By Y7720FRbarbarab - Poughkeepsie, United States

We had a long day driving to the Cape from the Hudson River Valley in NY and a longer afternoon setting up two campsites with three tents. By the time we were done we were famished and googling nearby restaurants. When we pulled up to a bowling alley we thought for sure we were in for a dismal meal. Since the restaurant is so small, it took a while to get a table for eight but the guys were happy to score local brews. The kids enjoyed watching two lanes of active candlestick bowling. Once seated we got right down to ordering appetizers including pulled pork poutine and chicken wings. Before we could devour our large portions out came the entrees including Mac and Cheese, dry rubbed ribs, combo meat trays, wedge salad, sausage gravy and biscuits and chicken and waffles. Never, ever, would I expect such amazing BBQ in a bowling alley on Cape Cod no less. I haven’t had food this good in the Deep South where we have family in the biz. Our servers were amazing. Our food came out so fast it was as if they knew we were coming. Everything was perfection. How gratifying for me to see my ten year old finicky eater grandson totally decimate his rack of ribs and then help others with their meals. I can’t wait to return here. The biscuit and gravy has invaded my dreams. My Mom used to say, “never judge a book by its cover” well never judge BBQ in a old bowling alley. I guess I’ll have to head East from now on when I want amazing BBQ. Great job Alley.

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