Massachusetts
- The town of Falmouth consists of the following villages - Falmouth, East Falmouth, North Falmouth, West Falmouth, Falmouth Heights, Hatchville, Teaticket, Waquoit and Woods Hole.
- Falmouth is the second largest town on Cape Cod.
- The Wampanoag Indians were the first to make Falmouth home, although at that time it was known as Succanesset.
- The first european to visit the town was Bartholomew Gosnold, who named it after his home in Falmouth, England.
- First settled in 1660, Falmouth became home for many colonists seeking religious freedom.
- In the heart of Falmouth lies its historic Village Green, a gathering place for the town since its creation in 1749.
- Falmouth was attacked by the British in both the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812.
- Like most Cape Cod towns, whaling in Falmouth was at its peak in the early to mid 1800's.
- Katherine Lee Bates, composer of "America the Beautiful", was born, raised and is buried in Falmouth.
- The Falmouth Congregational Church houses an original Paul Revere bell.
- Each August thousands of runners from all over the world gather for the famous Falmouth Road Race.
- Outdoor band concerts are held Thursday evenings (July & August) at Marina Park adjacent to the harbor. Free of charge. Lawn seating.
- Beautiful sunsets can often be seen over the waters of Buzzards Bay from several locations in West Falmouth.
- The village of Woods Hole is home to the Marine Biological Laboratory and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (most recently famous for discovering the Titanic), both internationally famous research facilities in the ocean sciences. The Oceanographic's Exhibit Center is worth a trip.
- Woods Hole is also home of the National Marine Fisheries Aquarium, small but free to the public with a great "hands on" area for the kids.
- Falmouth/Woods Hole are the primary source for ferry service to the Islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.
Business Listings
Transportation
Island Queen - Falmouth - 508-548-4800
Sails from Falmouth to Marth'a Vineyard.
Transportation
Falmouth Edgartown Ferry - Falmouth - 508-548-9400
Service from Falmouth and Edgartown.
Recreation
Blue Fin Charters - East Falmouth - 508-457-9194
Recreation
Eastwind Sportfishing Charters - Falmouth - 508-420-3934
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Janina Fishing Charters - East Falmouth - 508-509-5628
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Lee-Marie Sportfishing - East Falmouth - 508-548-9498
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Obsession Sport Fishing - Falmouth - 508-457-0499
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Patriot Party Boats - Falmouth - 508-548-2626
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R&R Charter Services - Woods Hole - 508-548-6976
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Sea Dog Sport Fishing - Falmouth - 508-524-3356
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Trophy Striper Sportfishing - West Falmouth - 508-548-6901
Recreation
Sea-K II - Falmouth - 508-847-6025
Lodging
Admiralty Inn and Suites - Falmouth - 508-548-4240
Lodging
Falmouth Inn - Falmouth - 508-540-2500
Centrally Located Just Two Blocks From The Island Queen Ferry To Marthas Vineyard, Falmouth Inn, A Magnuson Hotels Affiliate, Offers Comfortable Accomodations With Easy Access To The Beautiful Sights And Exciting Activities Cape Cod Has To Offer. Enjoy A Variety Of Activities Such As Sailing, Whale Watching And Cycling Along The Famous Shining Sea Bikeway. Enjoy Swimming, Fishing And Sunset Strolls Along The Beaches Of Vineyard Sound And Buzzards Bay. All Falmouth Inn Guests Get Preferred Tee Ti
Lodging
Hiltz's Harborfront Motel & Apartments - Falmouth - 508-540-2499
Lodging
Holiday Inn Falmouth - Falmouth - 508-540-2000
Holiday Inn Cape Cod-falmouth Has An Indoor Pool And A Fitness Facility. Business Amenities At This 3.0-Star Property Include A Business Center, Wireless Internet Access, Meeting Rooms For Small Groups, And Business Services. The Property Has A Restaurant And A Bar/Lounge. Room Service Is Available During Limited Hours.
Lodging
Inn on the Square - Falmouth - 508-548-1331
Lodging
Mariner Motel at Falmouth - Falmouth - 508-548-1331
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Sands of Time - Woods Hole - 508-548-6300
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Sea Crest Oceanfront Resort - North Falmouth - 508-540-9400
The Sea Crest Resort Is Surrounded By Pristine White Sands Lapped By A Sparkling Ocean And A Private Beach. A Resort With Every Amenity To Indulge In Your Favorite Activity From Tennis To Swimming Dancing To Dining. Stay With Us And Step Into The Special Ambiance Of Sea Crest Life.
Lodging
Sleepy Hollow Motor Inn - Woods Hole - 508-548-1986
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Town & Beach Motel - Falmouth - 508-548-1380
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Green Harbor Waterfront Lodging - Falmouth - 800-548-5556
Offering beautiful Cape Cod hotel accomodations. Located in Falmouth, a little over an hour from Boston and Providence. Enjoy our heated 84 degree pool, private boating beach and dock, free rowboats and paddleboats and more. Three bedroom cottage also available, full kitchen units available. Pet friendly accomodations.
Lodging
InnSeason Resorts Harborwalk - Falmouth - 508-548-4300
Lodging
Carleton Circle Motel - Falmouth - 800-434-8150
Located Minutes From Barnstable County Fairgrounds, 5 Major Golf Courses, Downtown Falmouth, Beautiful Beaches, Harbors, And Marthas Vineyard Ferry. This Newly Renovated Magnuson Hotels Affiliate Is Just A Half Mile Away From Cape Cod Winery
Lodging
Baileys By the Sea - Falmouth - 508-548-5748
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Beach Breeze Inn - Falmouth - 508-548-1765
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Beach Rose Inn - Falmouth - 508-540-5706
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Captain Tom Lawrence House - Falmouth - 508-540-1145
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Elm Arch Inn - Falmouth - 508-548-0133
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Inn on the Sound - Falmouth Heights - 508-457-9666
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Inn on the Square - Falmouth - 508-457-0606
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Palmer House Inn - Falmouth - 508-548-1230
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Sea Shell Guest House - East Falmouth - 508-548-6941
Lodging
Village Green Inn - Falmouth - 508-444-8651
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Woods Hole Passage Bed & Breakfast Inn - Falmouth - 508-548-9575
Lodging
Cape Cod Campresort & Cabins - East Falmouth - 508-548-1458
Lodging
Sippewisset Campground - Falmouth - 508-548-2542
Recreation
Ballymeade Country Club - Falmouth - 508-540-4005
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Falmouth Country Club - Falmouth - 508-548-3211
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Cape Cod Country Club - Falmouth - 508-563-9842
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Paul Harney Golf Club - East Falmouth - 508-563-3454
Recreation
Bike Zone - Falmouth - 508-540-2453
Recreation
Corner Cycle - Falmouth - 508-540-4195
Dining
Coonamessett Inn - Falmouth - 508-548-2300
Dining
Flying Bridge - Falmouth - 508-548-2700
Dining
KK Codders Seafood & Grille - Falmouth - 508-299-8200
Dining
Liam Maguire's Irsih Pub - Falmouth - 508-548-0285
Dining
Quarterdeck Restaurant - Falmouth - 508-548-9900
Dining
Seafood Sam's - Falmouth - 508-540-7877
Dining
Shuckers - Woods Hole - 508-540-3850
