Guidebook for Falmouth
Sightseeing
Fun day trip via ferry from Falmouth or Woods Hole. Visit the Gingerbread Houses & shop & ride the old Flying Horses merry-go-round in Oak Bluffs, take a tour of the island, Edgartown has lots of neat old houses
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Martha's Vineyard
Fun day trip via ferry from Falmouth or Woods Hole. Visit the Gingerbread Houses & shop & ride the old Flying Horses merry-go-round in Oak Bluffs, take a tour of the island, Edgartown has lots of neat old houses
Woods Hole, part of Falmouth, is a scenic drive (take the waterfront) from our house, and has several great New England restaurants on the water, has a Ferry to Martha's Vineyard (to Oak Bluffs or Vineyard Haven), and on Tues - Sat has a great free aquarium for kids (or adults!) run by NOAA (http://aquarium.nefsc.noaa.gov.
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Woods Hole
Woods Hole, part of Falmouth, is a scenic drive (take the waterfront) from our house, and has several great New England restaurants on the water, has a Ferry to Martha's Vineyard (to Oak Bluffs or Vineyard Haven), and on Tues - Sat has a great free aquarium for kids (or adults!) run by NOAA (http://aquarium.nefsc.noaa.gov.
The Island Queen Ferry is located on Falmouth Harbor - no cars - but you can take a bike or walk on. It goes exclusively to Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard.
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Island Queen
75 Falmouth Heights RdThe Island Queen Ferry is located on Falmouth Harbor - no cars - but you can take a bike or walk on. It goes exclusively to Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard.
A day trip to Nantucket Island is fantastic - ferries leave from Hyannis - traditional or high-speed. Nantucket, originally a whaling community, retains its old feel, and has lots of great shops and restaurants.
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The Steamship Authority Nantucket Terminal
1 Steamboat WharfA day trip to Nantucket Island is fantastic - ferries leave from Hyannis - traditional or high-speed. Nantucket, originally a whaling community, retains its old feel, and has lots of great shops and restaurants.
Food Scene
Downtown Falmouth is the best town on the Cape! Lots of unique shops and restaurants - few chain stores....great for afternoon shopping or for dinner!
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Falmouth
Downtown Falmouth is the best town on the Cape! Lots of unique shops and restaurants - few chain stores....great for afternoon shopping or for dinner!
Getting Around
The Steamship Authority Ferry leaves from Woods Hole to either Oak Bluffs or Vineyard Haven Martha's Vineyard. You can take your car, but reservations far in advance are required. Better to walk on or take the bikes!
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Woods Hole Terminal
1 Cowdry RdThe Steamship Authority Ferry leaves from Woods Hole to either Oak Bluffs or Vineyard Haven Martha's Vineyard. You can take your car, but reservations far in advance are required. Better to walk on or take the bikes!
Parks & Nature
Old Silver Beach
296 Quaker RdLarge State beach, will charge for parking
Menauhant Beach
Smaller beach with views of the Vineyard
South Cape Beach State Park
668 Great Oak RdLarge state beach, will pay for parking
A small free hands-on aquarium, suited for kids and adults alike. Shows local sea life, a couple of seals, lots of fish and other live animals. Make sure to go out back (not always obvious) because that's where the neat stuff is! They can pick up a star fish and see the scientists breed baby sea life! Open Tues - Sat year round. Check their web site: http://aquarium.nefsc.noaa.gov/
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Woods Hole Science Aquarium
166 Water StA small free hands-on aquarium, suited for kids and adults alike. Shows local sea life, a couple of seals, lots of fish and other live animals. Make sure to go out back (not always obvious) because that's where the neat stuff is! They can pick up a star fish and see the scientists breed baby sea life! Open Tues - Sat year round. Check their web site: http://aquarium.nefsc.noaa.gov/