Welcome to Falmouth! Here are a few suggestions for things to do this week; we hope you enjoy your stay in beautiful Falmouth! This list is put together by Donahue Real Estate and www.FalmouthHomes.com. Please contact us for all your sales and rental needs in and around Falmouth!
Bike the Shining Sea Bike Path. This past spring, Falmouth opened another 7 miles of the Shining Sea Bike Path, it is now 11 miles long, and goes from North Falmouth to Woods Hole. Along the way you will see marshes, dunes, bogs, both Buzzards Bay and Vineyard Sound, beaches, ice cream shops, much more. It truly is one of Falmouth’s gems. There are multiple places to rent bikes if you didn’t bring them – or, just go for a stroll! www.capecodbikeguide.com/shiningsea.asp. Another great bike path is right along the Cape Cod Canal.
See all that Woods Hole has to offer. The world famous village of Woods Hole is a true delight. Lots to see and do. The aquarium is great fun during the week (not open on weekends) for the kids. Aquarium info available at www.aquarium.nefsc.noaa.gov
Grab a ferry to Martha’s Vineyard. Falmouth has three ferries to Martha’s Vineyard, two of which leave right from convenient Falmouth Harbor. No need for a car on the island, but like Falmouth, MV has great bike paths. Check out Oak Bluffs, Vineyard Haven and Edgartown, or any of the smaller villages or beaches! Martha’s Vineyard is a must day trip for everyone who has never been. Ferry info, including schedules and rates, is available at www.falmouthhomes.com/falmouth.asp
Nantucket. The ferry to Nantucket leaves from Hyannis, which is about 40 minutes away. If you only have one day to explore an island, stick with MV. But if you have extra time, Nantucket is such a great island, and such a great village. No need for a car.
Beach! Falmouth has 68 miles of coastline, and much of it is town owned beaches. Any day there is good weather, try one of our wonderful beaches! If you are walking or biking, put away your wallet, there is no fee. But if you drive, you will need to pay to park. Most lots are $10 each, several are $20 (Old Silver for example). Beach pass info: www.falmouthhomes.com/images/beachstickerinfo.pdf
NOTE: Several beaches are NOW FREE - like Woodneck Beach. I was there on Tuesday, and the guard stand had already been removed - so no charge to park here! I'm not sure about the other beaches.
Many people also ask about the world famous Cape Cod National Seashore, at the other end of the Cape. It’s a nice day trip, but a long day. We suggest combining it with some time in Provincetown, a wonderful, quirky, world famous town at the tip of Cape Cod.
Boats! Falmouth has many opportunities to go boating, from renting jet-skis, to private fishing and cruising charters, to being pampered on a luxury, restored sailboat like the Liberte, which has daily sailings where you pay per person. They also have Sunday Champagne sailings. Liberte info available at www.theliberte.com.
Another great boating opportunity is to take a boat tour of the Cape Cod Canal – the world’s widest sea level (without locks) canal! Take the 4pm (Monday to Saturday) cruise and kids ride free! Adults are $14. For more information or other sailings call 508 295 3883 or goto www.hylinecruises.com
Main St. Falmouth’s Main Street is amazing. Lots of shops, restaurants, bars, parks, more. Enjoy a lazy afternoon taking it all in.
Cape Cod Winery. 681 Sandwich Road in East Falmouth. Wine tastings from 11-4 Thursdays to Sundays. http://www.capecodwinery.com or call 508 457 5592.
Plimouth Plantation. A short (30 minutes with no traffic) drive away is Plimouth Plantation in Plymouth Mass. If you are from New England there is a good chance you have been there (school field trip maybe?) but if you are not from the area, it is worth a day trip to see the 17th Century English Village, where all the staff stays in character the entire time. www.plimoth.org
Cape Cod Children’s Museum in Mashpee is a fun way to spend a rainy afternoon, if we get one. It is ideal for kids 3-10 or so. www.capecodchildrensmuseum.org
Movie Theaters. At Mashpee Commons (plays current hits), also the Nickelodeon, which plays more artsy fare. But don’t forget the Falmouth Cinema Pub, where you can get a good meal, some wine and beer etc while watching current hit movies! Cinema pub info available at www.falmouthcinemas.com
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The following are specific items that can only be done on specific days of the week, these are things you might not have otherwise found out about in time to enjoy. Not every day has a specific thing to do; we add items when we hear about them:
Monday: Lobster on the Lawn! St Barnabas Church, west end of Main St, has lobster rolls (and pie) on their lovely lawn every Monday night (THIS MONDAY, August 31, is the LAST ONE!) from 5:30 to 7:30. This reasonably priced, family friendly event is very popular! $15 covers the lobster roll, chips, pickle, pie, and a beverage! PB & J for kids under 10 (free).www.stbarnabasfalmouth.org/Downloads/5_Music/LOBSTER.pdf
Tuesday: Shuckers World Famous Raw Bar in Woods Hole continues their Tuesday night 2 for 1 lobster dinner tradition. A great way to sit right on the water and get a wonderful, affordable meal in true Cape Cod tradition! www.woodshole.com/shuckers/index.htm
Wednesday: 5pm to 8pm. Coonemesset Farm’s Jamaican Buffet, 277 Hatchville Road, East Falmouth. 508 563 2500. Featuring great food, including some of the best Jerk Chicken and Pork you will ever have! Live Steel Drum music, live animals, and it is BYOB, so pick up a favorite bottle of wine or beer and bring it with you! Cost is $20 per person for adults, less for children, under 5 free. This event is very family friendly, there are usually a lot of children running around, playing and dancing! www.coonamessettfarm.com
Also Wednesday, for the kids: Free kids movie, 6:30 to 9PM at the Gus Canty Rec Center, Main Street Falmouth.
Thursday: Main Street, Falmouth, during the day. Enjoy the Falmouth Farmers Market! Lots of fresh foods and much, much more! www.farmfresh.org/food/farmersmarkets_details.php?market=195
Thursday: 7:30 to 9PM Falmouth Harbor, enjoy a free concert at the new, wonderful Marine Park Bandshell! The music type and specific acts vary week to week. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy! Friday: Coonamessett Farm (see Wed above) has Vegetarian Night! Great atmosphere, great food, great time.
Of course there are many, many other things to see and do in and around Falmouth. Please feel free to call our office for more great suggestions, or the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce is a wonderful resource, they can be reached at 508 548 8500.
Things to do in Falmouth the week of August 14 to 22
Welcome to Falmouth! Here are a few suggestions for things to do this week; we hope you enjoy your stay in beautiful Falmouth!
Bike the Shining Sea Bike Path. This past spring, Falmouth opened another 7 miles of the Shining Sea Bike Path, it is now 11 miles long, and goes from North Falmouth to Woods Hole. Along the way you will see marshes, dunes, bogs, both Buzzards Bay and Vineyard Sound, beaches, ice cream shops, much more. It truly is one of Falmouth’s gems. There are multiple places to rent bikes if you didn’t bring them – or, just go for a stroll!
www.capecodbikeguide.com/shiningsea.asp.
Another great bike path is right along the Cape Cod Canal.
See all that Woods Hole has to offer. The world famous village of Woods Hole is a true delight. Lots to see and do. The aquarium is great fun during the week (not open on weekends) for the kids. Aquarium info available at http://www.aquarium.nefsc.noaa.gov/
Grab a ferry to Martha’s Vineyard. Falmouth has three ferries to Martha’s Vineyard, two of which leave right from convenient Falmouth Harbor. No need for a car on the island, but like Falmouth, MV has great bike paths. Check out Oak Bluffs, Vineyard Haven and Edgartown, or any of the smaller villages or beaches! Martha’s Vineyard is a must day trip for everyone who has never been. Ferry info, including schedules and rates, is available at www.falmouthhomes.com/falmouth.asp
Nantucket. The ferry to Nantucket leaves from Hyannis, which is about 40 minutes away. If you only have one day to explore an island, stick with MV. But if you have extra time, Nantucket is such a great island, and such a great village. No need for a car.
Beach! Falmouth has 68 miles of coastline, and much of it is town owned beaches. Any day there is good weather, try one of our wonderful beaches! If you are walking or biking, put away your wallet, there is no fee. But if you drive, you will need to pay to park. Most lots are $10 each, several are $20 (Old Silver for example). Beach pass info: www.falmouthhomes.com/images/beachstickerinfo.pdf
Many people also ask about the world famous Cape Cod National Seashore, at the other end of the Cape. It’s a nice day trip, but a long day. We suggest combining it with some time in Provincetown, a wonderful, quirky, world famous town at the tip of Cape Cod.
Boats! Falmouth has many opportunities to go boating, from renting jet-skis, to private fishing and cruising charters, to being pampered on a luxury, restored sailboat like the Liberte, which has daily sailings where you pay per person. They also have Sunday Champagne sailings. Liberte info available at http://www.theliberte.com/. Another great boating opportunity is to take a boat tour of the Cape Cod Canal – the world’s widest sea level (without locks) canal! Take the 4pm (Monday to Saturday) cruise and kids ride free! Adults are $14. For more information or other sailings call 508 295 3883 or goto http://www.hylinecruises.com/
Main St. Falmouth’s Main Street is amazing. Lots of shops, restaurants, bars, parks, more. Enjoy a lazy afternoon taking it all in. Cape Cod Winery. 681 Sandwich Road in East Falmouth. Wine tastings from 11-4 Thursdays to Sundays. http://www.capecodwinery.com/ or call 508 457 5592.
Plimouth Plantation. A short (30 minutes with no traffic) drive away is Plimouth Plantation in Plymouth Mass. If you are from New England there is a good chance you have been there (school field trip maybe?) but if you are not from the area, it is worth a day trip to see the 17th Century English Village, where all the staff stays in character the entire time. http://www.plimoth.org/
Cape Cod Children’s Museum in Mashpee is a fun way to spend a rainy afternoon, if we get one. It is ideal for kids 3-10 or so. http://www.capecodchildrensmuseum.org/
Movie Theaters. At Mashpee Commons (plays current hits), also the Nickelodeon, which plays more artsy fare. But don’t forget the Falmouth Cinema Pub, where you can get a good meal, some wine and beer etc while watching current hit movies! Cinema pub info available at http://www.falmouthcinemas.com/
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The following are specific items that can only be done on specific days of the week, these are things you might not have otherwise found out about in time to enjoy. Not every day has a specific thing to do, we do add items when we hear about them:
Monday:
Lobster on the Lawn! St Barnabas Church, west end of Main St, has lobster rolls (and pie) on their lovely lawn every Monday night from 5:30 to 7:30. This reasonably priced, family friendly event is very popular! $15 covers the lobster roll, chips, pickle, pie, and a beverage! PB & J for kids under 10 (free).www.stbarnabasfalmouth.org/Downloads/5_Music/LOBSTER.pdf
Also Monday, at Mimi’s Art and Reflexology on Palmer Ave (near Coffee Obsession). 8-10PM. Live, quality Jazz! The specific performers vary every week. There is a suggested donation, and it is BYOB if you want to bring some wine etc…
Tuesday:
Shuckers World Famous Raw Bar in Woods Hole continues their Tuesday night 2 for 1 lobster dinner tradition. A great way to sit right on the water and get a wonderful, affordable meal in true Cape Cod tradition! www.woodshole.com/shuckers/index.htm
Wednesday:
5pm to 8pm. Coonemesset Farm’s Jamaican Buffet, 277 Hatchville Road, East Falmouth. 508 563 2500. Featuring great food, including some of the best Jerk Chicken and Pork you will ever have! Live Steel Drum music, live animals, and it is BYOB, so pick up a favorite bottle of wine or beer and bring it with you! Cost is $20 per person for adults, less for children, under 5 free. This event is very family friendly, there are usually a lot of children running around, playing and dancing! http://www.coonamessettfarm.com/
Also Wednesday, for the kids: Free kids movie, 6:30 to 9PM at the Gus Canty Rec Center, Main Street Falmouth.
Thursday:
Main Street, Falmouth, during the day. Enjoy the Falmouth Farmers Market! Lots of fresh foods and much, much more! www.farmfresh.org/food/farmersmarkets_details.php?market=195
Thursday 7:30 to 9PM Falmouth Harbor, enjoy a free concert at the new, wonderful Marine Park Bandshell! The music type and specific acts vary week to week. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy!
Friday:
Coonamessett Farm (see Wed above) has Vegetarian Night! Great atmosphere, great food, great time.
Of course there are many, many other things to see and do in and around Falmouth. Please feel free to call our office for more great suggestions, or the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce is a wonderful resource, they can be reached at 508 548 8500.
Bike the Shining Sea Bike Path. This past spring, Falmouth opened another 7 miles of the Shining Sea Bike Path, it is now 11 miles long, and goes from North Falmouth to Woods Hole. Along the way you will see marshes, dunes, bogs, both Buzzards Bay and Vineyard Sound, beaches, ice cream shops, much more. It truly is one of Falmouth’s gems. There are multiple places to rent bikes if you didn’t bring them – or, just go for a stroll!
www.capecodbikeguide.com/shiningsea.asp.
Another great bike path is right along the Cape Cod Canal.
See all that Woods Hole has to offer. The world famous village of Woods Hole is a true delight. Lots to see and do. The aquarium is great fun during the week (not open on weekends) for the kids. Aquarium info available at http://www.aquarium.nefsc.noaa.gov/
Grab a ferry to Martha’s Vineyard. Falmouth has three ferries to Martha’s Vineyard, two of which leave right from convenient Falmouth Harbor. No need for a car on the island, but like Falmouth, MV has great bike paths. Check out Oak Bluffs, Vineyard Haven and Edgartown, or any of the smaller villages or beaches! Martha’s Vineyard is a must day trip for everyone who has never been. Ferry info, including schedules and rates, is available at www.falmouthhomes.com/falmouth.asp
Nantucket. The ferry to Nantucket leaves from Hyannis, which is about 40 minutes away. If you only have one day to explore an island, stick with MV. But if you have extra time, Nantucket is such a great island, and such a great village. No need for a car.
Beach! Falmouth has 68 miles of coastline, and much of it is town owned beaches. Any day there is good weather, try one of our wonderful beaches! If you are walking or biking, put away your wallet, there is no fee. But if you drive, you will need to pay to park. Most lots are $10 each, several are $20 (Old Silver for example). Beach pass info: www.falmouthhomes.com/images/beachstickerinfo.pdf
Many people also ask about the world famous Cape Cod National Seashore, at the other end of the Cape. It’s a nice day trip, but a long day. We suggest combining it with some time in Provincetown, a wonderful, quirky, world famous town at the tip of Cape Cod.
Boats! Falmouth has many opportunities to go boating, from renting jet-skis, to private fishing and cruising charters, to being pampered on a luxury, restored sailboat like the Liberte, which has daily sailings where you pay per person. They also have Sunday Champagne sailings. Liberte info available at http://www.theliberte.com/. Another great boating opportunity is to take a boat tour of the Cape Cod Canal – the world’s widest sea level (without locks) canal! Take the 4pm (Monday to Saturday) cruise and kids ride free! Adults are $14. For more information or other sailings call 508 295 3883 or goto http://www.hylinecruises.com/
Main St. Falmouth’s Main Street is amazing. Lots of shops, restaurants, bars, parks, more. Enjoy a lazy afternoon taking it all in. Cape Cod Winery. 681 Sandwich Road in East Falmouth. Wine tastings from 11-4 Thursdays to Sundays. http://www.capecodwinery.com/ or call 508 457 5592.
Plimouth Plantation. A short (30 minutes with no traffic) drive away is Plimouth Plantation in Plymouth Mass. If you are from New England there is a good chance you have been there (school field trip maybe?) but if you are not from the area, it is worth a day trip to see the 17th Century English Village, where all the staff stays in character the entire time. http://www.plimoth.org/
Cape Cod Children’s Museum in Mashpee is a fun way to spend a rainy afternoon, if we get one. It is ideal for kids 3-10 or so. http://www.capecodchildrensmuseum.org/
Movie Theaters. At Mashpee Commons (plays current hits), also the Nickelodeon, which plays more artsy fare. But don’t forget the Falmouth Cinema Pub, where you can get a good meal, some wine and beer etc while watching current hit movies! Cinema pub info available at http://www.falmouthcinemas.com/
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The following are specific items that can only be done on specific days of the week, these are things you might not have otherwise found out about in time to enjoy. Not every day has a specific thing to do, we do add items when we hear about them:
Monday:
Lobster on the Lawn! St Barnabas Church, west end of Main St, has lobster rolls (and pie) on their lovely lawn every Monday night from 5:30 to 7:30. This reasonably priced, family friendly event is very popular! $15 covers the lobster roll, chips, pickle, pie, and a beverage! PB & J for kids under 10 (free).www.stbarnabasfalmouth.org/Downloads/5_Music/LOBSTER.pdf
Also Monday, at Mimi’s Art and Reflexology on Palmer Ave (near Coffee Obsession). 8-10PM. Live, quality Jazz! The specific performers vary every week. There is a suggested donation, and it is BYOB if you want to bring some wine etc…
Tuesday:
Shuckers World Famous Raw Bar in Woods Hole continues their Tuesday night 2 for 1 lobster dinner tradition. A great way to sit right on the water and get a wonderful, affordable meal in true Cape Cod tradition! www.woodshole.com/shuckers/index.htm
Wednesday:
5pm to 8pm. Coonemesset Farm’s Jamaican Buffet, 277 Hatchville Road, East Falmouth. 508 563 2500. Featuring great food, including some of the best Jerk Chicken and Pork you will ever have! Live Steel Drum music, live animals, and it is BYOB, so pick up a favorite bottle of wine or beer and bring it with you! Cost is $20 per person for adults, less for children, under 5 free. This event is very family friendly, there are usually a lot of children running around, playing and dancing! http://www.coonamessettfarm.com/
Also Wednesday, for the kids: Free kids movie, 6:30 to 9PM at the Gus Canty Rec Center, Main Street Falmouth.
Thursday:
Main Street, Falmouth, during the day. Enjoy the Falmouth Farmers Market! Lots of fresh foods and much, much more! www.farmfresh.org/food/farmersmarkets_details.php?market=195
Thursday 7:30 to 9PM Falmouth Harbor, enjoy a free concert at the new, wonderful Marine Park Bandshell! The music type and specific acts vary week to week. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy!
Friday:
Coonamessett Farm (see Wed above) has Vegetarian Night! Great atmosphere, great food, great time.
Of course there are many, many other things to see and do in and around Falmouth. Please feel free to call our office for more great suggestions, or the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce is a wonderful resource, they can be reached at 508 548 8500.
Things to do in Falmouth August 7 to 15
Here are some general things you can do this week, and below are more specific items for specific days of the week:
Falmouth Road Race. The world famous 7.1 mile race begins Sunday morning at 10am, and winds its way along the water to Falmouth Heights. You need a number to run, but anyone can root on the 10,000+ runners! Our little town is guaranteed to be packed with people on both Saturday and Sunday, but things will settle down come Monday morning.
Bike the Shining Sea Bike Path. This past spring, Falmouth opened another 7 miles of the Shining Sea Bike Path, it is now 11 miles long, and goes from North Falmouth to Woods Hole. Along the way you will see marshes, dunes, bogs, both Buzzards Bay and Vineyard Sound, beaches, ice cream shops, much more. It truly is one of Falmouth’s gems. There are multiple places to rent bikes if you didn’t bring them – or, just go for a stroll! www.capecodbikeguide.com/shiningsea.asp. Another great bike path is right along the Cape Cod Canal.
See all that Woods Hole has to offer. The world famous village of Woods Hole is a true delight. Lots to see and do. The aquarium is great fun during the week (not open on weekends) for the kids. Aquarium info available at www.aquarium.nefsc.noaa.gov
Grab a ferry to Martha’s Vineyard. Falmouth has three ferries to Martha’s Vineyard, two of which leave right from convenient Falmouth Harbor. No need for a car on the island, but like Falmouth, MV has great bike paths. Check out Oak Bluffs, Vineyard Haven and Edgartown, or any of the smaller villages or beaches! Martha’s Vineyard is a must day trip for everyone who has never been. Ferry info, including schedules and rates, is available at www.falmouthhomes.com/falmouth.asp
Nantucket. The ferry to Nantucket leaves from Hyannis, which is about 40 minutes away. If you only have one day to explore an island, stick with MV. But if you have extra time, Nantucket is such a great island, and such a great village. No need for a car.
Beach! Falmouth has 68 miles of coastline, and much of it is town owned beaches. Any day there is good weather, try one of our wonderful beaches! If you are walking or biking, put away your wallet, there is no fee. But if you drive, you will need to pay to park. Most lots are $10 each, several are $20 (Old Silver for example). Beach pass info: www.falmouthhomes.com/images/beachstickerinfo.pdf
Many people also ask about the world famous Cape Cod National Seashore, at the other end of the Cape. It’s a nice day trip, but a long day. We suggest combining it with some time in Provincetown, a wonderful, quirky, world famous town at the tip of Cape Cod.
Boats! Falmouth has many opportunities to go boating, from renting jet-skis, to private fishing and cruising charters, to being pampered on a luxury, restored sailboat like the Liberte, which has daily sailings where you pay per person. They also have Sunday Champagne sailings. Liberte info available at www.theliberte.com.
Another great boating opportunity is to take a boat tour of the Cape Cod Canal – the world’s widest sea level (without locks) canal! Take the 4pm (Monday to Saturday) cruise and kids ride free! Adults are $14. For more information or other sailings call 508 295 3883 or goto www.hylinecruises.com
Main St. Falmouth’s Main Street is amazing. Lots of shops, restaurants, bars, parks, more. Enjoy a lazy afternoon taking it all in.
Cape Cod Winery. 681 Sandwich Road in East Falmouth. Wine tastings from 11-4 Thursdays to Sundays. http://www.capecodwinery.com or call 508 457 5592.
Plimouth Plantation. A short (30 minutes with no traffic) drive away is Plimouth Plantation in Plymouth Mass. If you are from New England there is a good chance you have been there (school field trip maybe?) but if you are not from the area, it is worth a day trip to see the 17th Century English Village, where all the staff stays in character the entire time. www.plimoth.org
Cape Cod Children’s Museum in Mashpee is a fun way to spend a rainy afternoon, if we get one. It is ideal for kids 3-10 or so. www.capecodchildrensmuseum.org
Movie Theaters. At Mashpee Commons (plays current hits), also the Nickelodeon, which plays more artsy fare. But don’t forget the Falmouth Cinema Pub, where you can get a good meal, some wine and beer etc while watching current hit movies! Cinema pub info available at www.falmouthcinemas.com
Culture. Falmouth has a thriving live theater community, well worth attending if you want a change of pace from the beach and restaurants. Here are details on some of this weeks shows:
College Light Opera performs a new show every week at the beautiful Highfield Theatre.
This week, Tuesday August 11 to Saturday August 15, shows at 8PM (also 2PM on Thursday). This week’s show is “Carousel”, Rodgers and Hammerstein at their glorious best!Reservations: 508 548 0668, or www.collegelightopera.com for more info.
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The following are specific items that can only be done on specific days of the week, these are things you might not have otherwise found out about in time to enjoy. Not every day has a specific thing to do, we do add items when we hear about them:
Monday: Lobster on the Lawn! St Barnabas Church, west end of Main St, has lobster rolls (and pie) on their lovely lawn every Monday night from 5:30 to 7:30. This reasonably priced, family friendly event is very popular! $15 covers the lobster roll, chips, pickle, pie, and a beverage! PB & J for kids under 10 (free).
www.stbarnabasfalmouth.org/Downloads/5_Music/LOBSTER.pdf
Also Monday, at Mimi’s Art and Reflexology on Palmer Ave (near Coffee Obsession). 8-10PM. Live, quality Jazz! The specific performers vary every week. There is a suggested donation, and it is BYOB if you want to bring some wine etc…
Tuesday: Shuckers World Famous Raw Bar in Woods Hole continues their Tuesday night 2 for 1 lobster dinner tradition. A great way to sit right on the water and get a wonderful, affordable meal in true Cape Cod tradition! www.woodshole.com/shuckers/index.htm
Wednesday: 5pm to 8pm. Coonemesset Farm’s Jamaican Buffet, 277 Hatchville Road, East Falmouth. 508 563 2500. Featuring great food, including some of the best Jerk Chicken and Pork you will ever have! Live Steel Drum music, live animals, and it is BYOB, so pick up a favorite bottle of wine or beer and bring it with you! Cost is $20 per person for adults, less for children, under 5 free. This event is very family friendly, there are usually a lot of children running around, playing and dancing! www.coonamessettfarm.com
Also Wednesday, for the kids: Free kids movie, 6:30 to 9PM at the Gus Canty Rec Center, Main Street Falmouth.
Thursday: Main Street, Falmouth, during the day. Enjoy the Falmouth Farmers Market! Lots of fresh foods and much, much more! www.farmfresh.org/food/farmersmarkets_details.php?market=195
Thursday 7:30 to 9PM Falmouth Harbor, enjoy a free concert at the new, wonderful Marine Park Bandshell! The music type and specific acts vary week to week. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy!
Friday: Coonamessett Farm (see Wed above) has Vegetarian Night! Great atmosphere, great food, great time.
Of course there are many, many other things to see and do in and around Falmouth. Please feel free to call our office for more great suggestions, or the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce is a wonderful resource, they can be reached at 508 548 8500.
Falmouth Road Race. The world famous 7.1 mile race begins Sunday morning at 10am, and winds its way along the water to Falmouth Heights. You need a number to run, but anyone can root on the 10,000+ runners! Our little town is guaranteed to be packed with people on both Saturday and Sunday, but things will settle down come Monday morning.
Bike the Shining Sea Bike Path. This past spring, Falmouth opened another 7 miles of the Shining Sea Bike Path, it is now 11 miles long, and goes from North Falmouth to Woods Hole. Along the way you will see marshes, dunes, bogs, both Buzzards Bay and Vineyard Sound, beaches, ice cream shops, much more. It truly is one of Falmouth’s gems. There are multiple places to rent bikes if you didn’t bring them – or, just go for a stroll! www.capecodbikeguide.com/shiningsea.asp. Another great bike path is right along the Cape Cod Canal.
See all that Woods Hole has to offer. The world famous village of Woods Hole is a true delight. Lots to see and do. The aquarium is great fun during the week (not open on weekends) for the kids. Aquarium info available at www.aquarium.nefsc.noaa.gov
Grab a ferry to Martha’s Vineyard. Falmouth has three ferries to Martha’s Vineyard, two of which leave right from convenient Falmouth Harbor. No need for a car on the island, but like Falmouth, MV has great bike paths. Check out Oak Bluffs, Vineyard Haven and Edgartown, or any of the smaller villages or beaches! Martha’s Vineyard is a must day trip for everyone who has never been. Ferry info, including schedules and rates, is available at www.falmouthhomes.com/falmouth.asp
Nantucket. The ferry to Nantucket leaves from Hyannis, which is about 40 minutes away. If you only have one day to explore an island, stick with MV. But if you have extra time, Nantucket is such a great island, and such a great village. No need for a car.
Beach! Falmouth has 68 miles of coastline, and much of it is town owned beaches. Any day there is good weather, try one of our wonderful beaches! If you are walking or biking, put away your wallet, there is no fee. But if you drive, you will need to pay to park. Most lots are $10 each, several are $20 (Old Silver for example). Beach pass info: www.falmouthhomes.com/images/beachstickerinfo.pdf
Many people also ask about the world famous Cape Cod National Seashore, at the other end of the Cape. It’s a nice day trip, but a long day. We suggest combining it with some time in Provincetown, a wonderful, quirky, world famous town at the tip of Cape Cod.
Boats! Falmouth has many opportunities to go boating, from renting jet-skis, to private fishing and cruising charters, to being pampered on a luxury, restored sailboat like the Liberte, which has daily sailings where you pay per person. They also have Sunday Champagne sailings. Liberte info available at www.theliberte.com.
Another great boating opportunity is to take a boat tour of the Cape Cod Canal – the world’s widest sea level (without locks) canal! Take the 4pm (Monday to Saturday) cruise and kids ride free! Adults are $14. For more information or other sailings call 508 295 3883 or goto www.hylinecruises.com
Main St. Falmouth’s Main Street is amazing. Lots of shops, restaurants, bars, parks, more. Enjoy a lazy afternoon taking it all in.
Cape Cod Winery. 681 Sandwich Road in East Falmouth. Wine tastings from 11-4 Thursdays to Sundays. http://www.capecodwinery.com or call 508 457 5592.
Plimouth Plantation. A short (30 minutes with no traffic) drive away is Plimouth Plantation in Plymouth Mass. If you are from New England there is a good chance you have been there (school field trip maybe?) but if you are not from the area, it is worth a day trip to see the 17th Century English Village, where all the staff stays in character the entire time. www.plimoth.org
Cape Cod Children’s Museum in Mashpee is a fun way to spend a rainy afternoon, if we get one. It is ideal for kids 3-10 or so. www.capecodchildrensmuseum.org
Movie Theaters. At Mashpee Commons (plays current hits), also the Nickelodeon, which plays more artsy fare. But don’t forget the Falmouth Cinema Pub, where you can get a good meal, some wine and beer etc while watching current hit movies! Cinema pub info available at www.falmouthcinemas.com
Culture. Falmouth has a thriving live theater community, well worth attending if you want a change of pace from the beach and restaurants. Here are details on some of this weeks shows:
College Light Opera performs a new show every week at the beautiful Highfield Theatre.
This week, Tuesday August 11 to Saturday August 15, shows at 8PM (also 2PM on Thursday). This week’s show is “Carousel”, Rodgers and Hammerstein at their glorious best!Reservations: 508 548 0668, or www.collegelightopera.com for more info.
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The following are specific items that can only be done on specific days of the week, these are things you might not have otherwise found out about in time to enjoy. Not every day has a specific thing to do, we do add items when we hear about them:
Monday: Lobster on the Lawn! St Barnabas Church, west end of Main St, has lobster rolls (and pie) on their lovely lawn every Monday night from 5:30 to 7:30. This reasonably priced, family friendly event is very popular! $15 covers the lobster roll, chips, pickle, pie, and a beverage! PB & J for kids under 10 (free).
www.stbarnabasfalmouth.org/Downloads/5_Music/LOBSTER.pdf
Also Monday, at Mimi’s Art and Reflexology on Palmer Ave (near Coffee Obsession). 8-10PM. Live, quality Jazz! The specific performers vary every week. There is a suggested donation, and it is BYOB if you want to bring some wine etc…
Tuesday: Shuckers World Famous Raw Bar in Woods Hole continues their Tuesday night 2 for 1 lobster dinner tradition. A great way to sit right on the water and get a wonderful, affordable meal in true Cape Cod tradition! www.woodshole.com/shuckers/index.htm
Wednesday: 5pm to 8pm. Coonemesset Farm’s Jamaican Buffet, 277 Hatchville Road, East Falmouth. 508 563 2500. Featuring great food, including some of the best Jerk Chicken and Pork you will ever have! Live Steel Drum music, live animals, and it is BYOB, so pick up a favorite bottle of wine or beer and bring it with you! Cost is $20 per person for adults, less for children, under 5 free. This event is very family friendly, there are usually a lot of children running around, playing and dancing! www.coonamessettfarm.com
Also Wednesday, for the kids: Free kids movie, 6:30 to 9PM at the Gus Canty Rec Center, Main Street Falmouth.
Thursday: Main Street, Falmouth, during the day. Enjoy the Falmouth Farmers Market! Lots of fresh foods and much, much more! www.farmfresh.org/food/farmersmarkets_details.php?market=195
Thursday 7:30 to 9PM Falmouth Harbor, enjoy a free concert at the new, wonderful Marine Park Bandshell! The music type and specific acts vary week to week. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy!
Friday: Coonamessett Farm (see Wed above) has Vegetarian Night! Great atmosphere, great food, great time.
Of course there are many, many other things to see and do in and around Falmouth. Please feel free to call our office for more great suggestions, or the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce is a wonderful resource, they can be reached at 508 548 8500.
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