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
Sails from Falmouth to Marth'a Vineyard.
Transportation
Service from Falmouth and Edgartown.
Recreation
East Falmouth - 508-457-9194
Recreation
East Falmouth - 508-509-5628
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East Falmouth - 508-548-9498
Recreation
Woods Hole - 508-548-6976
Recreation
West Falmouth - 508-548-6901
Lodging
291 Jones Rd, Falmouth MA 02540
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Property Location Located In Falmouth, Holiday Inn Cape Cod-falmouth Is By The Ocean And Convenient To Falmouth Museums On The Green And Island Queen Ferry. This Family-friendly Hotel Is Within Close Proximity Of College Light Opera Company And Highfield Hall. Rooms Make Yourself At Home In One Of The 98 Air-conditioned Rooms Featuring Refrigerators And Flat-screen Televisions. Wired And Wireless Internet Access Is Complimentary, While Video-game Conso ... Show Full Description
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Lodging
40 North Main Street, Falmouth MA 02540
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Property Location Inn On The Square Is Centrally Located In Falmouth, Walking Distance From Falmouth Museums On The Green And Close To College Light Opera Company. This Hotel Is Within Close Proximity Of Highfield Hall And Surf Drive Beach. Rooms Make Yourself At Home In One Of The 73 Guestrooms Featuring Refrigerators. Cable Television Is Provided For Your Entertainment. Bathrooms Have Complimentary Toiletries And Hair Dryers. Conveniences Include Pho ... Show Full Description
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Lodging
Woods Hole - 508-548-6300
Lodging
350 Quaker Rd, North Falmouth MA 02556
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Property Location Located In North Falmouth, Sea Crest Beach Hotel Is By The Ocean, Minutes From Old Silver Beach, And Close To Cataumet Arts Center. This Beach Hotel Is Within The Vicinity Of Wood Neck Beach And Wings Neck Lighthouse. Rooms Make Yourself At Home In One Of The 265 Air-conditioned Rooms Featuring Refrigerators. Your Room Comes With A Pillowtop Bed. Complimentary Wireless Internet Access Keeps You Connected, And Satellite Programming Is ... Show Full Description
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Lodging
Woods Hole - 508-548-1986
Lodging
555 Main St, Falmouth MA 02540
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Property Location When You Stay At Mariner Motel In Falmouth, You'll Be Near The Beach And Convenient To Island Queen Ferry And Falmouth Museums On The Green. This Hotel Is Within Close Proximity Of Surf Drive Beach And Menauhant Beach. Rooms Make Yourself At Home In One Of The 30 Guestrooms Featuring Refrigerators And Flat-screen Televisions. Your Room Comes With A Tempur-pedic Bed. Complimentary Wireless Internet Access Is Available To Keep You Conne ... Show Full Description
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Lodging
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
Falmouth Heights - 508-457-9666
Lodging
40 North Main Street, Falmouth MA 02540
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Property Location Inn On The Square Is Centrally Located In Falmouth, Walking Distance From Falmouth Museums On The Green And Close To College Light Opera Company. This Hotel Is Within Close Proximity Of Highfield Hall And Surf Drive Beach. Rooms Make Yourself At Home In One Of The 73 Guestrooms Featuring Refrigerators. Cable Television Is Provided For Your Entertainment. Bathrooms Have Complimentary Toiletries And Hair Dryers. Conveniences Include Pho ... Show Full Description
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Lodging
East Falmouth - 508-548-6941
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East Falmouth - 508-548-1458
Recreation
East Falmouth - 508-563-3454
Recreation
Bike Zone
Falmouth - 508-540-2453
Recreation
Falmouth - (855) 392-7433
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Dining
Quarterdeck Restaurant
Falmouth - 508-548-9900
Dining
Woods Hole - 508-540-3850
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