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Falmouth, Cape Cod
Downtown Falmouth centers around a busy Main St. lined with clothing boutiques, gift and home decor shops, Cousins Bookstore, and a variety of restaurants. Patty Noonan Park on Main St. is the place to go for free movies in the summer. (Read More)
A half mile to Marine Park you can find a seasonal farmer's market and summer band concerts. There are beautiful views of Falmouth Harbor, and a ferry to Edgartown on Martha's Vineyard. A long walk or short drive to rocky Surf Drive Beach brings you to views of Vineyard Sound. A short walk from Main Street on Palmer Avenue is Queens Buyway, a collection of shops and a cafe. They are close to the Inn on the Square and several B and B's. Nearby Woods Hole is home to the Oceanographic Institute and more ferries to Martha's Vineyard. Whether arriving at the Cape, winding your way home or choosing Falmouth as your vacation destination you will be pleasantly surprised by the shops, beaches, museums, aquariums, gardens and walking trails of this Cape Cod Scenic Shopping town. (Less)
Falmouth, Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Downtown Falmouth centers around a busy Main St. lined with clothing boutiques, gift and home decor shops, Cousins Bookstore, and a variety of restaurants. Patty Noonan Park on Main St. is the place to go for free movies in the summer. A half mile to Marine Park you can find a seasonal farmer's market and summer band concerts. There are beautiful views of Falmouth Harbor, and a ferry to Edgartown on Martha's Vineyard. A long walk or short drive to rocky Surf Drive Beach brings you to views of Vineyard Sound. A short walk from Main Street on Palmer Avenue is Queens Buyway, a collection of shops and a cafe. They are close to the Inn on the Square and several B and B's. Nearby Woods Hole is home to the Oceanographic Institute and more ferries to Martha's Vineyard. Whether arriving at the Cape, winding your way home or choosing Falmouth as your vacation destination you will be pleasantly surprised by the shops, beaches, museums, aquariums, gardens and walking trails of this Cape Cod Scenic Shopping town.
Shops
Bella of Cape Cod - CLOSED; accessories, jewelry, bags, scarves, wraps; open in Osterville; 155 Main St. 774-255-1955WEBSITEBen and Bill's Chocolate Emporium - candy, chocolate and ice cream; 209 Main St. 508-548-7878WEBSITE
Black Dog - casual apparel for men, women and kids, including t-shirts, sweatshirts; local chain & online store; 214 Main St. 508-495-6000WEBSITE
Blast from the Past - collection of nostalgic items & collectibles, including cards, posters, comics, signs, vinyl records; 315 Main St. 508-548-1918WEBSITE
Board Stiff - surf and skate themed casual apparel, plus sunglasses, skateboards, roller skates, footwear; 193 Main St. 508-540-9555WEBSITE
Boutique on the Buy Way - women's designer fashions consignment shop; outfits, dresses, jackets, accessories, shoes; located at the Queens Buyway shops; 47 N. Main St. 774-255-1916WEBSITE
Caline For Kids - children's clothing boutique; infant up to size 14 children's items; designer styles; also, footwear; 149 Main St. 508-548-2533WEBSITE
Celebrations - gift shop, year round Christmas items, seasonal items, Cape Cod themed gifts & souvenirs; 210 Main St. 508-457-0530WEBSITE
Eight Cousins Books - large selection of children's books; adult books also, plus toys and music; 189 Main St. 508-548-5548WEBSITE
Falmouth Jewelry Shop - gold & sterling silver jewelry; watches, gifts; owner & local artisan pieces, plus custom work; 225 Main St. 508-548-0487WEBSITE
Fatface - British designed clothing; casual, durable apparel; accessories; 245 Main St. 508-388-7288WEBSITE
Ghelfie's Candies of Cape Cod - handmade candy; also, ice cream; seasonal outdoor seating; plus online shop; 228 Main St. 508-457-1085WEBSITE
Gilded Oyster - fine jewelry, including Cape Cod and Celtic themed pieces; precious metals and gemstones; 155 Main St. 7747635742WEBSITE
Green Eyed Daisy - women's fashion boutique; jewelry, accessories, shoes; 199 Main St. 508-495-0403WEBSITE
Homespun Garden - jewelry, hats, home decor, wall sculptures, pottery, handbags, soaps & lotions; 174 Main St. 508-457-4441WEBSITE
LeRoux Kitchn - kitchen items, cookware, tableware, gadgets, gifts, gourmet foods, prepared items, olive oils, vinegars; 208 Main St. 774-763-2081WEBSITE
Lilly Pulitzer - Lilly Pulitzer fashions; colorful women's and children's clothing, accessories; 199 Main St. 508-540-0697WEBSITE
Livin EZ - casual clothing, sweatshirts, t-shirts, souvenirs, gifts; 226 Main St. 508-540-0115WEBSITE
Maxwell & Co. - men's & women's clothing shop; casual and formal; designer brands; also, footwear, accessories; 200 Main St. 508-540-8752WEBSITE
O'Malley Keyes Fine Art Gallery - art gallery with original oil paintings and prints of Cape Cod, MV, Nantucket, Boston and int'l destinations, plus sailing and harbor scenes; online catalog available from website; located 1.5 mi. east of downtown; 143 Maravista Ave. 774-521-8731WEBSITE
Osborn and Rugh Gallery - artist owned art gallery and studio; oil paintings, portraits, drawings; landscape greeting cards; 114 Palmer Ave. 508-548-2100WEBSITE
Pink Polka Dot - CHANGED TO custom cards by appointment only; no retail store; 45 N.Main St. 508-540-3015WEBSITE
Real Bodies - unique Batik and other imported apparel from Bali; 422 Main St. 774-392-1350WEBSITE
Soft As A Grape - soft cotton apparel made and designed in Massachusetts; t-shirts, sweatshirts, dresses, hats & more; new Woods Hole shop; 251 Main St. 508-457-7480WEBSITE
Touche - jewelry, apparel, gifts; 234 Main St. 508-495-0598WEBSITE
Twigs - jewelry, accessories, home decor, nautical and ocean themed items; 178 Main St. 508-540-0767WEBSITE
Queens Buyway Shops - collection of shops located one third mile from Falmouth Village Main St.WEBSITE
General Information
Falmouth Chamber of Commerce - general visitor information office located in downtown Falmouth Village; 20 Academy Lane 508-548-8500WEBSITEHy-Line Cruises - ferries from Hyannis to Nantucket, and from Martha's Vineyard to Nantucket; Hyannis Harbor cruise; fishing trips; Cape Cod Canal Tour; 220 Ocean St., Hyannis 508-778-2600WEBSITE
Falmouth Information - falmouthvisitor.com; general info, services, listingsWEBSITE
Falmouth Village Association - shopping and visiting information, events, specials and packagesWEBSITE
Restaurants
Anejo Mexican Bistro - Varied menus: lunch, dinner, brunch, kids menu, drinks; indoor & outdoor seating; 188 Main St. 508-388-7631WEBSITEBear in Boots Gastropub - CLOSED; family friendly restaurant, homemade entrees; 285 Main St. 508-444-8511WEBSITE
Ben and Bill's Chocolate Emporium - candy, chocolate and ice cream; 209 Main St. 508-548-7878WEBSITE
Black Dog Heights Cafe - cafe serving breakfast, lunch, pastries, coffee drinks, sandwiches, salads, soup; located 1.3 miles from downtown Falmouth, close to the Island Queen Ferry to Oak Bluffs, M.V.; 465 Grand Ave. 508-388-7713WEBSITE
Black Dog Heights Cafe - cafe serving breakfast, lunch, pastries, coffee drinks, sandwiches, salads, soup; located 1.3 miles from downtown Falmouth, close to the Island Queen Ferry to Oak Bluffs, M.V.; 465 Grand Ave. 508-388-7713WEBSITE
Bluefins Sushi - sushi and sake restaurant with a variety of Asian dishes as well; serving dinner year round; 295 Main St. 774-763-6421WEBSITE
Coffee Obsession - coffee cafe located at Queens Buyway Shops; 110 Palmer Ave. 508-540-2233WEBSITE
Flying Bridge Restaurant - seafood restaurant with waterfront dining on Falmouth Harbor; lunch, dinner, kids menu; indoor and outdoor seating; located 1 mi. east of downtown; 220 Scranton Ave. 508-548-2700WEBSITE
Glass Onion - seasonal elegant dining; creative American dinner entrees; 37 N. Main St. 508-540-3730WEBSITE
La Cucina Sul Mare - Italian restaurant serving lunch and dinner; 237 Main St. 508-548-5600WEBSITE
Maison Villatte Boulangerie Patisserie - French bakery and pastry shop with variety of fresh breads, plus pastries, macarons, croissants, cookies and more; 267 Main St. 774-255-1855WEBSITE
Pickle Jar - breakfast and lunch cafe; full breakfast menu; for lunch: soups, salads, sandwiches & pickles; 170 Main St. 508-540-6760WEBSITE
Quarterdeck Restaurant - nautical themed, historic restaurant; seafood, steak, chowder, sandwiches, burgers; 164 Main St. 508-548-9900WEBSITE
Silver Lounge Cafe - casual historic restaurant w/train caboose; lunch, dinner, desserts, children's menu, country store w/unique gifts & penny candy; 412 Rt. 28A, N. Falmouth 508-563-2410WEBSITE
Steve's Pizzeria - pizza, subs and salads for eating in or taking out; 374 Main St. 508-457-9454WEBSITE
Accommodations
Beach Breeze Inn - 21 unit inn 1/2 mile from downtown shops; also 1/2 mile from Marina Harbor; seasonal outdoor pool; guestrooms, efficiencies, studios; short walk to beach; 321 Shore St. 508-548-1765WEBSITECaptain's Manor Inn - charming, historic, 8 room B&B w/full breakfast; picturesque grounds; short walk to Main St. or Queens Buyway shops; 27 W.Main St. 508-388-7336WEBSITE
Holiday Inn Cape Cod Falmouth - hotel w/ indoor pool, onsite restaurant; 7/10ths mile walk to Main St., short drive to beaches; 291 Jones Rd. 508-540-2000WEBSITE
Inn on the Sound - 10 queen bedrooms, most with Nantucket Sound views; full breakfast, walk to beach; SOUND IS ON; 313 Grand Ave. 508-457-9666WEBSITE
Inn on the Square - hotel located across from Queens Buyway Shops & bike rental; walk to town; indoor pool; Persy's Place restaurant next door for brkfst.,lunch; 40 N. Main St. 508-457-0606WEBSITE
Palmer House Inn - in town 17 room B&B in historic neighborhood, full breakfast, walk to Main St. or Queens Buyway shops, one cottage; 81 Palmer Ave. 508-548-1230WEBSITE
Sea Crest Beach Hotel - beachfront hotel in N. Falmouth on private section of Old Silver Bch., indoor & outdoor pools; 350 Quaker Rd. 508-540-9400WEBSITE
ShoreWay Acres Inn - family run 80 room inn, various room types, some w/kitchen; indoor & outdoor pools; walk to town; 59 Shore St. 508-540-3000WEBSITE
Woods Hole Passage Inn - kid friendly full breakfast carriage house B&B near Spohr Gardens; short drive to beaches; 186 Woods Hole Rd. 508-548-9575WEBSITE
Events, Activities, Attractions
Ashumet Wildlife Sanctuary - walking trails to a pond and holly trees; birdwatching; Ashumet Rd. 508-362-7475WEBSITECoonamesett Farm - seasonal membership farm; pick your own and visit animals with day passes available; no pass required to visit farm stand, cafe & gift shop; scheduled farm dinner & buffets; 277 Hatchville Rd. 508-563-2560WEBSITE
Cornelia Carey Sanctuary The Knob - scenic location accessed by public walking trails; located in Woods Hole; 508-548-8484WEBSITE
Falmouth Artists Guild at Falmouth Art Center - classes for children, teens, adults, also, exhibitions, yard sales; 137 Gifford St. 508-540-3304WEBSITE
Falmouth Farmer's Market - seasonal Farmer's Market on Thursday's; now located in Marine Park; Scranton Ave. WEBSITE
Falmouth Historical Society - Falmouth Museums on the Green; walking tours, trolley tours; 55 and 65 Palmer Ave. 508-548-4857WEBSITE
Highfield Hall & Gardens - historic mansion & gardens; check calendar; art & music events; admission valid at Museums on the Green; 56 Highfield Dr. 508-495-1878WEBSITE
Highfield Theatre - Falmouth Theatre Guild performances by adults and children; in summer, College Light Opera shows weekly; 58 Highfield Dr. 508-548-0400WEBSITE
Hy-Line Cruises - ferries from Hyannis to Nantucket, and from Martha's Vineyard to Nantucket; Hyannis Harbor cruise; fishing trips; Cape Cod Canal Tour; 220 Ocean St., Hyannis 508-778-2600WEBSITE
Marine Biological Lab - Pierce Exhibit Center at research facility; check schedule; gift shop; also, walking tours by reservation; 100 Water St., Woods Hole 508-289-7423WEBSITE
Nobska Lighthouse - lighthouse in Woods Hole; grounds open to public; contact for tours of lighthouse; establishment of museum in progress; Church St. or Nobska Rd. WEBSITE
Old Silver Beach - located off Quaker Rd. in North Falmouth on Buzzards Bay; parking lot fills early; public and resident only lots; Quaker Rd. 508-548-8623WEBSITE
Spohr Gardens - woodland garden; walking paths; situated on Oyster Pond; 45 Fells Rd. 508-548-0623WEBSITE
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute - exhibit center describing research, vehicles & equipment used in oceanography; gift shop; walking tours by reservation; scheduled events; check website; 15 School St. 508-289-2663WEBSITE
Woods Hole Science Aquarium - small public aquarium; closed Sun.-Mon.; ck. schedule for hours & seal feeding times; 166 Water St. 508-495-2001WEBSITE
Arts & Crafts Street Fair - craft fair on Main St. in downtown Falmouth Village sponsored by Falmouth Village Assoc.WEBSITE
Falmouth Road Race - 7 mile road race from Woods Hole to Falmouth Heights along shorelineWEBSITE
Falmouth Town Band Concerts at Marina Park - Thursday night Summer, July & August concerts at Harbor Band Shell, Marine Pk., Scranton Ave.WEBSITE
Goodwill Park - park with freshwater Grew's Pond and beach; swimming, kayaking, canoeing, fishing; Gifford St. entranceWEBSITE
List of Beaches - www.falmouthmagov; detailed list of Falmouth area beaches and parking infoWEBSITE
Menauhant Beach - beach on Vineyard Sound; pond also; located on Manauhant Rd. in residential neighborhoodWEBSITE
Parking Info. on Falmouth Beaches - www.falmouthmass.us Town of Falmouth details about beaches and parking detailsWEBSITE
Peg Noonan Park - park near shops downtown; Friday night summer concerts & Thursday night summer movies, 270 Main St.WEBSITE
Shining Sea Bikeway - 10.7 mile bike path from North Falmouth to Woods Hole; segment along shoreWEBSITE
Summer Band Concerts - Friday night concerts in Peg Noonan Park on Main St. in summerWEBSITE
Surf Drive Beach - rocky beach on Vineyard Sound; Surf Drive Rd.WEBSITE
Kids
Ashumet Wildlife Sanctuary - walking trails to a pond and holly trees; birdwatching; Ashumet Rd. 508-362-7475WEBSITECarousel of Light Merry-Go-Round - located at the Mullen Hall Elementary School, across from library and next to Mullen Hall playground; downtown Falmouth; Katherine Lee Bates Rd. 774-521-8408WEBSITE
Coonamesett Farm - seasonal membership farm; pick your own and visit animals with day passes available; no pass required to visit farm stand, cafe & gift shop; scheduled farm dinner & buffets; 277 Hatchville Rd. 508-563-2560WEBSITE
Cornelia Carey Sanctuary The Knob - scenic location accessed by public walking trails; located in Woods Hole; 508-548-8484WEBSITE
Falmouth Artists Guild at Falmouth Art Center - classes for children, teens, adults, also, exhibitions, yard sales; 137 Gifford St. 508-540-3304WEBSITE
Falmouth Farmer's Market - seasonal Farmer's Market on Thursday's; now located in Marine Park; Scranton Ave. WEBSITE
Falmouth Historical Society - Falmouth Museums on the Green; walking tours, trolley tours; 55 and 65 Palmer Ave. 508-548-4857WEBSITE
Highfield Hall & Gardens - historic mansion & gardens; check calendar; art & music events; admission valid at Museums on the Green; 56 Highfield Dr. 508-495-1878WEBSITE
Highfield Theatre - Falmouth Theatre Guild performances by adults and children; in summer, College Light Opera shows weekly; 58 Highfield Dr. 508-548-0400WEBSITE
Hy-Line Cruises - ferries from Hyannis to Nantucket, and from Martha's Vineyard to Nantucket; Hyannis Harbor cruise; fishing trips; Cape Cod Canal Tour; 220 Ocean St., Hyannis 508-778-2600WEBSITE
Marine Biological Lab - Pierce Exhibit Center at research facility; check schedule; gift shop; also, walking tours by reservation; 100 Water St., Woods Hole 508-289-7423WEBSITE
Nobska Lighthouse - lighthouse in Woods Hole; grounds open to public; contact for tours of lighthouse; establishment of museum in progress; Church St. or Nobska Rd. WEBSITE
Old Silver Beach - located off Quaker Rd. in North Falmouth on Buzzards Bay; parking lot fills early; public and resident only lots; Quaker Rd. 508-548-8623WEBSITE
Spohr Gardens - woodland garden; walking paths; situated on Oyster Pond; 45 Fells Rd. 508-548-0623WEBSITE
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute - exhibit center describing research, vehicles & equipment used in oceanography; gift shop; walking tours by reservation; scheduled events; check website; 15 School St. 508-289-2663WEBSITE
Woods Hole Science Aquarium - small public aquarium; closed Sun.-Mon.; ck. schedule for hours & seal feeding times; 166 Water St. 508-495-2001WEBSITE
Arts & Crafts Street Fair - craft fair on Main St. in downtown Falmouth Village sponsored by Falmouth Village Assoc.WEBSITE
Falmouth Road Race - 7 mile road race from Woods Hole to Falmouth Heights along shorelineWEBSITE
Falmouth Town Band Concerts at Marina Park - Thursday night Summer, July & August concerts at Harbor Band Shell, Marine Pk., Scranton Ave.WEBSITE
Goodwill Park - park with freshwater Grew's Pond and beach; swimming, kayaking, canoeing, fishing; Gifford St. entranceWEBSITE
List of Beaches - www.falmouthmagov; detailed list of Falmouth area beaches and parking infoWEBSITE
Menauhant Beach - beach on Vineyard Sound; pond also; located on Manauhant Rd. in residential neighborhoodWEBSITE
Movies Under the Stars - Summer Wednesday night free movies in Peg Noonan Park on Main St., ck schedule;WEBSITE
Parking Info. on Falmouth Beaches - www.falmouthmass.us Town of Falmouth details about beaches and parking detailsWEBSITE
Peg Noonan Park - park near shops downtown; Friday night summer concerts & Thursday night summer movies, 270 Main St.WEBSITE
Shining Sea Bikeway - 10.7 mile bike path from North Falmouth to Woods Hole; segment along shoreWEBSITE
Summer Band Concerts - Friday night concerts in Peg Noonan Park on Main St. in summerWEBSITE
Surf Drive Beach - rocky beach on Vineyard Sound; Surf Drive Rd.WEBSITE
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