Orleans Facts

Orleans, Cape Cod, Massachussets.

Orleans as small town located at the elbow of Cape Cod it has a lot to offer. Everybody knows Nauset Beach has a starting point here. On the Cape Cod Bay there is a beautiful Skaket beach. Orleans it is a quite town with some good local shopping stores, galleries and great fresh local seafood. Natural beauty of Nauset Marsh, Pocket Island brings a lot of people who love birds and nature.

Accommodation in Orleans:
Hotels, Motels, Resorts, Bed and Breakfast

Restaurants in Orleans:
Breakfast, Buffets, Cafe, Fast-food, Pubs, Restaurants, Seafood.

Some facts :: History

Incorporated in 1797 was first settled in 1693 by Pilgrims. Town was mainly revolved around fishing, whaling and salt making. More about Orleans history You can find at wikipedia website

Some facts :: Demographics

Population in Orleans is about 6000 people. 97 % white, about 0.5% African American, 0.5% Asian and small percentage of other races. During the summer you can meet a lot of young European students, majority of them are from Eastern Europe. Average year-around household income $42k Median income for the family $62k

Some facts Beaches in Orleans

Nauset Beach on the Atlantic Ocean side
Skaket Beach :: Legendary Sunsets at Cape Cod Bay
Pilgrim Lake is a fresh water pond.

Some facts :: Education

Nauset Regional School District. Orleans elementary school - kindergarten - to fifth grade. Nauset Regional Middle School sixth grade to eight grade.