Falmouth (Massachusetts)

By car

Falmouth is best accessed via Route 25 to the Bourne Bridge. At the traffic circle on the Cape Cod side of the bridge take Route 28 south. Traffic will be heavy at peak travel times during the summer. Falmouth is about a 70 mi (112 km)drive from Boston and will take at least 1.25 hours.

By bus

• Plymouth & Brockton Street Railway

  phone: +1 508-771-6191
  address: 17 Elm Av., Hyannis
  Service between most Cape towns.

• Peter Pan Bus LinesService between Bourne, Falmouth, Barnstable and Hyannis.

• Visitor Information Center, 20 Academy Ln.
• WHOOSH Trolley. Local seasonal service around Falmouth.

Galleries

• Osborn & Rugh Gallery

  phone: +1 508 548-2100
  address: 114 Palmer Ave
  Watch the husband and wife artists at work at their easels on landscapes, still lifes and portraits in this studio that doubles as a gallery.

Museums

• Falmouth Museums on the Green

  phone: +1 508 548-4857
  address: 55 Palmer Av

Parks

• Spohr Gardens

  address: 45 Fells Rd
  This beautiful ambling garden overlooks the Shining Sea Bikeway and Oyster Pond. A short bike or car ride from the village itself. A collection of old millstones & ship's anchors ranging from large to huge, decorate the pathways along the pond. Nice place for a walk or picnic.

• Corner Cycle

  phone: +1 508 540-4195
  address: 115 Palmer Ave
  Top quality bike rentals 2/10 mile (.32 km) away from the path, friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Beaches

Lifeguards at all public beaches in season 9AM-5PM. Windsurfing allowed before or after these hours.

• Falmouth Heights Beach, Parking (fee).
• Old Silver Beach, Off Route 28A and Quaker Road, N. Falmouth, +1 508-548-7611, Parking, (fee), bathhouse, food. Arrive early.
• New Silver Beach, N. Falmouth
• Menauhant Beach, E. Falmouth, Parking (fee), food.
• Surf Drive Beach, Parking (fee), food.
• Chapoquoit Beach, W. Falmouth, Parking (fee).
• Woodneck Beach, W. Falmouth/Quisset.

Golf

• The Cape Club Resort

  phone: +1 508 540-4005
  address: 125 Falmouth Woods Rd
  18 holes, par 72, pro shop, driving range, lessons, clubhouse.

• Cape Cod Country Club

  phone: +1 508 563-9842
  address: 48 Theater Dr, North Falmouth
  18 hole, par 71, lessons, restaurant.

• Falmouth Country Club

  phone: +1 508 548-3211
  address: 630 Carriage Shop Rd, East Falmouth
  18 hole, par 72, clubhouse.

• Paul Harney Golf Club

  phone: +1 508 563-3454
  address: 74 Club Valley Dr
  18 hole, par 59.

• Quashnet Valley Country Club

  phone: +1 508 477-4412
  address: 309 Old Barnstable Rd
  18 hole, par 72, pro shop, lessons, driving range, restaurant

Sports

• Falmouth Commodores

  address: 790 Main Street
  In Cape Cod Baseball League action. Eleven players drafted by Major League Baseball teams in 2005.

Theatre

• The Cape Cod Theatre Project

  phone: +1 508 457-4242
  address: 7 Highfield Drive

• Falmouth Theatre Guild

  address: 60 Highfield Dr

Tours

• Blue Fin Charters

  phone: +1 508 292-3244
  address: 15 Madeline Rd
  $495 six hour & $395 four hour trip for Bass & Blues.

• Cape Cod Parasail & Jet Ski

  phone: +1 508 398-7245
  Fly single or double up to 800 feet. Dry takeoffs. Also jet ski, banana boat, more.

• Hairball Charters

  phone: +1 617 755-1847
  Premium Fishing Charters using Custom Lures for Trophy Fish.

• Patriot Party Boats

  phone: +1 508 438-2626
  address: 227 Clinton Av
  For over 30 years. Deep Sea Fishing twice daily.

Events

• Cape Cod MarathonThis annual marathon winds its way across Falmouth the third weekend in October.

• Falmouth Road RaceOriginally a "pub crawl" now an annual event bringing some 10,000 runners to Woods Hole for the start of the 7 mile course. Also an important qualifying race for the professional running circuit. Usually held the last week in August.

• Pies a la Mode

  phone: +1 508 540-8777
  address: 352 Main Street
  Fabulous pastries made here and, if you have cooking facilities, try the frozen chicken pies.

See Woods Hole village article for other choices.

Budget

• Mary Ellen's Portuguese Bakery

  phone: +1 508 540-9696
  address: 829 Main St
  A simple, small town diner.

• Molly's Tea Room

  phone: +1 508 457-1666
  address: 227 Main Street
  Nice quiet atmosphere, great, fresh sandwiches and pastries and fine teas.

• Talk of The Town Diner

  phone: +1 508 563-3041
  address: 358 North Falmouth Hwy
  Standard diner fare.

• Betsy's Diner

  phone: +1 508 540-0060
  address: 457 Main St
  An actual 50s diner, not retro 50s.

• The Golden Swan

  phone: +1 508 540-6580
  address: 323 Main St
  Indian, open in winter.

Mid-range

• Firefly Woodfire Bar and Grille

  phone: +1 508 548-7953
  address: 271 Main Street

• Clam Shack

  phone: +1 508 540-7758
  address: 227 Clinton Ave
  Fried seafood, right on Falmouth Harbor.

• Oysters Too

  phone: +1 508 548-9191
  address: 876 E Falmouth Hwy

• Quarterdeck Restaurant

  phone: +1 508 548-9900
  address: 164 Main St
  Use of salvaged wood and ship parts creates a "below decks" atmosphere.

Splurge

• The Flying Bridge

  phone: +1 508 548-2700
  address: 220 Scranton Av
  Fresh seafood, pastas and steaks, overlooking Falmouth Harbor. If the wait is long, be sure to take a stroll along the boardwalk and look at the boats docked at the marina.

• Cape Cod Winery

  phone: +1 508-457-7285
  address: 681 Sandwich Rd
  Open for wine tasting on weekends. Winery tours are Sa (July and August) at 2PM. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Seyval and Vidal. Produces 2500 cases of wine annually.

• Grumpy's Pub

  phone: +1 508 540-3930
  address: 29 Locust Street
  Great live music Th-Su Not a touristy place at all. Nice local crowd.

• J.R. Brody's Roadside Tavern

  phone: +1 508 444-8677
  address: 734 Teaticket Highway
  Took the place of McGanns Restaurant on February 17, 2009

• Liam Maguire's Irish Pub

  phone: +1 508 548-0285
  address: 273 Main St

Coffee

• Coffee Obsession

  phone: +1 508 540-2233
  address: 110 Palmer Av
  Internet and coffee connection.

Budget

• Sippewissett Cabins & Campgrounds

  phone: +1 508 548-2542
  address: 836 Palmer Avenue
  100 sites.

• Cape Cod Campresort

  phone: +1 508 548-1458
  address: 176 Thomas Landers Rd
  200 sites.

• Falmouth Inn

  phone: +1 508-540-2500
  address: 824 Main St

Mid-range

• The Admiralty Inn

  phone: +1 508-548-4240
  address: 51 Teaticket Hwy

• ShoreWay Acres Inn

  phone: +1 508-540-3000
  address: 59 Shore St
  Year Round.

• Holiday Inn Falmouth

  phone: +1 508 540-2000
  address: 291 Jones Road
  Full-service Holiday Inn. Indoor heated pool, fitness room, guest laundry facilities, private meeting and function rooms. Kansas City Steakhouse Restaurant on property.

• Inn on the Square

  phone: +1 508 457-0606
  address: 40 N Main St
  The hotel features colonial architecture with luxury rooms close to Falmouth Village Green, downtown, the beaches and the shuttle to Martha's Vineyard. Large indoor pool, private courtyard and patio, and complimentary deluxe continental breakfast.

• Green Harbor Waterfront Lodging

  phone: +1 508-548-4747
  address: 134 Acapesket Rd
  Apr-Oct. Waterfront resort featuring heated pools, boat ramp, and many outdoor activities.

Splurge

• Palmer House Inn

  phone: +1 508 548-1230
  address: 81 Palmer Ave
  12 room B&B.

• Sea Crest Resort & Conference Center

  phone: +1 508 540-9400
  address: 350 Quaker Rd
  Large oceanfront resort with fine dining.

After exploring Cape Cod, move on to Boston or elsewhere in New England.