Things to do in Falmouth the week of July 1 to 8
Welcome to Falmouth! Here are a few suggestions for things to do this week; we hope you enjoy your stay in beautiful Falmouth.
Here are some general things you can do this week, and below are more specific items for individual days of the week:
A true highlight of this week is the July 4th fireworks display, off of Falmouth Heights Beach. Note you can still see it from other beaches, like Bristol and Surf Drive. Also note that traffic can be a real bear leaving the fireworks, so consider walking if at all possible. This fireworks display was recently deemed to be one of the 10 best in the country on July 4, so enjoy! See the article in Travel and Leisure magazine here:
http://www.travelandleisure.com/slideshows/best-july-4th-fireworks/10
Take in a Cape Cod Baseball League Game. Falmouth is home to the Commodores, who play behind Gus Canty Rec Center (2 doors down from the Donahue Real Estate office). Here are their upcoming home games and the starting times:
Saturday July 2 5:30 hosting Yarmouth/Dennis
Monday July 4 5:30 hosting Cotuit – take in this game, then walk down to the fireworks!
Wednesday July 6 7:00 hosting Bourne
Friday July 8 7pm hosting Wareham
There are also many, many other games in other towns, please let us know if you would like info on other games. More info is available at www.capecodbaseball.org/
Bike 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!
Take in 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. Again, 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). For a list of what beaches have what amenities, click here
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/
Main St. Falmouth’s Main Street is amazing. Lots of shops, restaurants, bars, parks, more. Enjoy a lazy afternoon taking it all in.
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. See more at 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 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:
Mondays: Lobster on the Lawn. St Barnabas Church, Main St (near the village green) 5-7pm, get a lobster roll, chips, drink and a piece of pie for $15, eat it picnic style on the lawn! Children under 10 can get a PB&J sandwich, chips, drink for free with a paid adult.
Tuesdays: 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! http://www.woodshole.com/shuckers/
Wednesdays: 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!
Thursdays: Main Street, Falmouth, during the day. Enjoy the Falmouth Farmers Market! Lots of fresh foods and much, much more!
Thursday night, Falmouth Harbor, enjoy a free concert at the new, wonderful Marine Park Bandshell!
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.
