~~ Beautiful FALMOUTH~~:
Falmouth is located on the southwesterly corner of Cape Cod, and is comprised of the Town of Falmouth as well as the villages of Woods Hole, and East, West and North Falmouth. Falmouth boasts 35 miles of coastline with many scenic drives along the ocean. An area of natural beauty, there are numerous lovely beaches and salt water ponds to be seen off Vineyard Sound and Buzzard's Bay. Activities in the area include, swimming, fishing, walking, boating, windsurfing, tennis, antiquing, shopping and sightseeing. Two ferries (Falmouth Harbor and Woods Hole) run daily to Martha's Vineyard, 4 miles away, and Hyannisport, the largest town on the Cape, is a 25 miles drive eastward. Once can also head to the historic villages along Rte. 6A on the north side, or drive to the Outer Cape to visit several wildlife refuges or the National Seashore in Eastham or Provincetown. There are shopping centers, great restaurants, and even a small aquarium (Woods Hole) with a resident seal.
~~ Whale Watching Tours ~~:
Highlight your Cape Cod vacation with an unforgettable cruise aboard the Mid-Cape's only Whale Watch. Our high speed state-of-the-art vessel sails daily—May through October—from picturesque Barnstable Harbor.
Since 1981, Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises of Cape Cod has been offering whale watch adventures as a platform for conservation and education to people of all ages from around the world. Throughout your whale watching adventure, our expert naturalists will share an intriguing look into the 'wonderful world of whales'. They will also provide commentary on the local ecology and history of this unique area.
Several species of whales, including Humpbacks, Finbacks and the North Atlantic Right whale use the waters of Cape Cod for feeding. Geological features, remnants of the last glacier that retreated about 18,000 years ago, make the waters of Cape Cod Bay, Massachusetts Bay and Stellwagen Bank an outstanding habitat for a variety of wildlife, including...
Falmouth Road Race ~ Barnstable County Fair :
Thank Falmouth's Katherine Lee Bates for 'America the Beautiful'
Fishing is a popular pastime on Cape Cod, particularly off the shores of Falmouth.
Special Events
The Falmouth Road Race is held every August. This is the largest road race on Cape Cod.
The Barnstable County Fair is Cape Cod's biggest fair, held annually.
Throughout the months of July and August enjoy the open air band concerts every Thursday night at 8pm at the Marina Park.
Beaches:
Menauhant Beach: off Menauhant Road, E. Falmouth,
Old Silver Beach: off Quaker Road, N. Falmouth,
Surf Drive Beach: off Route 28 on Surf Drive,
Falmouth Heights Beach: Falmouth Heights Road to Grand Ave.
Chapoquoit Beach: Chapoquoit Road off Route 28A, West Falmouth,
Megansett Beach: Country Road, off 28A, West Falmouth,
Wood Neck: Sippesewissett Road, off Palmer Avenue from Route 28,
Stoney Beach: North of Woods Hole Road, Woods Hole.
Museums:
Cahoon Museum of American Art, 4676 Falmouth Road.
Other Activities:
~ Go-Kart racing ~ Paint-balling ~ skateboarding ~ Clamming ~ Quilt shops ~ Glass blowing ~ Whale watching ~ Sand duning ~
