We have lived here in the past and always take an opportunity to visit when we can. It is for…read moretourists, locals, scientists at both the MBL and WHOI and part of the greater Falmouth area. If you are going to Cape Cod, definitely stop here. If you need a ferry to the Islands off of the Cape you will most likely use Woods Hole. We spent a full year and an additional summer here when my husband was a visiting scientist att he MBL. In a town of "initials" MBL is the Marine Biological Laboratory and WHOI is the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, the two biggest facilities in town, though there are others. The centers surround Eel Pond and the town main street is naturally, Water Street, with access to the labs, to shops, to restaurants, the harbor, both fir research vessels as well as the ferries. There is a lot to do and see. No vacation on Cape Cod is complete without a visit here. I will include separate reviews of the many places we have used in the past and will certainly use again when we are able to get here from Colorado where we live now, landlocked.

I was unfortunately only a short time in Woods Hole. It's an interesting city, mix of both new and…read moreold. Small town feel but cutting edge. It's home to a lot of different scientific institutes including Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, the Marine Biological Laboratory, the Woods Hole Research Center, NOAA's Northeast Fisheries Science Center (which started the Woods Hole scientific community in 1871), the Woods Hole Science Aquarium, a USGS coastal and marine geology center, and the home campus of the Sea Education Association. The views like in most towns I visited on my vacation is spectacular, another wonderful little stop in my trip thru Cape Cod.

It certain is a great sight, and I am still going with 5 stars, but it didn't live up to the hype…read morefor me, at least. Yeah, it's a great view, but I don't think it was worth the trip and stop just to see this for the tour group. I've seen comparable views in other spots. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying don't go, but it's just not all its made out to be.

Bottom Line: Beautiful views of the Gay Head Lighthouse, Aquinnah Cliffs, Vineyard Sound and…read moreAtlantic Ocean. I've seen plenty of views of oceans, scenic cliffs and lighthouses but there is just something so peaceful and captivating about the sights from the Aquinnah Cliffs Overlook. Even on a windy and chilly May day I wanted to linger longer on the overlook and adjoining boardwalks. The views were mesmerizing. On the way to the overlook we passed by a few shops and eateries but it's definitely the views that are the main attraction. The Gay Head Lighthouse is nearby too. In May we were easily able to get a parking spot in the adjacent lot but I am not sure what this beautiful spot would be like during the busy summer season.

The oldest of…read morethe old King Philip's War was a nasty affair with atrocities and lots of horrible things occurring on both the Native American and English sides. Towns were burned and people murdered. No quarter was asked and none was given. One particularly brutal incident was called Nine Men's Misery. It started on March 20, 1676, when Capt Piece of the colonists let a group of troops after what was left of the Narragansett Tribe. The troops got a bit too over confident and walked right into an ambush and were slaughtered by the Narragansetts. Virtually all of the troops were killed but nine managed to survive the battle and were captured, tortured and then killed. Not exactly unexpected considering what the English were doing to the Narragansetts. Most of their villages were burned and the women and children executed . When other English troops found the bodies of the dead captives. they immediately buried the bodies and put up a monument site of rocks over the graves so the memory of the incident would never be forgotten. The pile of rocks have been tended to ever since and is now considered the oldest veterans memorial in the country. It's not exactly an exciting or aesthetically stunning memorial but it an extremely spooky and fascinating place to hike out and actually find. The area has lots of cool hiking trails besides the one leading to the memorial but the bugs are incredibly bad in these woods. Lovely stone walls and beautiful trees, this would probably be a great place for a winter or fall hike. A thoughtful place to reflect and remember what it was like back then during these horrible wars. Right and wrong, good and evil are just words. Pain, death and suffering was the reality.

This place holds a special place in my heart. My father and I used to walk here when I was young.read more

You don't have to drive out-of-your-way for this spot but if you're in the area, this is worth a…read morebrief stop. You get a nice view of Scargo Lake and further down, Cape Cod Bay. The day I went, it was a little overcast, so seeing beyond the lake was a little harder but I got to see the bay. The stairway and the facilities seem to be in good order and the structure seemed pretty safe.

Shocking l beautiful vista from top! Worth it! So pretty!…read moreEven the drive from centerville was so beautiful! We stopped by at Yarmouth first to take in the beauty of a 120 year old English weeping birch tree and hard time locating it because it's not on yelp! we heard about it from locals! So check that out too! It's located at the backyard of captain Bangs Hallet's house which has a metal statue of a sailboat in the front in Yarmouth! Love our road trips.

Don't be fooled by the name, the Box Office isn't an office where tickets are sold. Even better!…read moreIt's an architectural and design wonder - an office building comprised of 32 colorful, recycled shipping containers on the former Harris Lumber site (formerly abandoned). So why review it? It's a breathing, functional, permanent art exhibit. An architectural and design wonder. A cutting edge example of urban revitalization and green design. And it's right here in Providence, RI. In addition to using recycled steel from the shipping containers, the design incorporates energy recovery ventilation, storm runoff reduction, and light fixtures sensing daylight - encouraging 25% less energy than most office buildings. Current tenants include social enterprises like Maternova, nonprofits like Social Venture Partners RI and the Green and Healthy Homes Initiative, design firms like Morris Beach Design and Kelly Taylor Interior Design, and a handful of other local businesses, including the 3 collaborators who made this architectural experiment possible: distill studio, Stack Design Build, and truth box inc. Stop by, climb the stairs, appreciate the intentional graffiti, take some photos, and dream.

Basing this review off the aesthetics from the outside. It definitely looks interesting and…read moreinspires recycling and innovative eco-friendly alternatives.

Great place to take a walk and bring the kids. They loved feeding the fish. Nice memories there.read more

I love this place. The place tends to be frequented by the toddler set, but that doesn't stop me…read more In fact, I fit right in. They breed 4 species of trout here. And the fish are of varying sizes in the different tanks. The tanks closest to the visitor parking lot hold the largest fish - saw lots of 18"+ fish (those are the big rainbow trout in my video). You can buy a handful of fish food for 25 cents. The dispenser is like an old fashioned bubble gum machine. Bring quarters and bring a cup or napkin to dispense the food into - a quarters worth barely fits in my hand. I'm immature , so I easily go through $1 worth of food. Inevitably there is a family there who doesn't have quarters (no change maker on site), so I usually end up buying food for some kids as well. Still, under $2 for an hour of pure excitement. The best is when you actually feed the fish - it's a total feeding frenzy with fish jumping out of the water. It's really cool.

Nothing wrong with it at all I just thought it would be like a craft market but it's studiosread more

This place is amazing I never even new this place existed until I started working for gateways to…read morechange and took a few of my clients there for Day programming. Wow staff is amazing so friendly and helpful. Clients and myself really enjoyed our time there from making artwork to signing and practicing for plays. This place is a true hidden gem to the community. The little cafe they have is great and love how honest and helpful they are

Dating back to the 1860s. Although decommissioned now do to the newport bridge this is about as…read morehistoric of a lighthouse as you can get. A must aee if you're in Newport area.

Best kept secret in Newport. My hubs booked a stay in the Innkeepers room for my birthday. It was…read moreabsolutely stellar. The captain of the boat that ferried us over was kind and knowledgeable. Once on the island, he toured us around. The room we stayed in had a kitchen and private bathroom. We woke up with a birds eye view of the bay, amazing experience. You can climb up into the lighthouse and have a postcard worthy photo. Don't forget to bring food and drinks, there is nothing else on the island. Be cautious of the seagulls, they are aggressive and protecting their babies. Can't wait to go back!

What a concept! We need more whimsy like this in our lives. It's literally off the side of the road…read morewhich is awesome. You basically just pull over to park and hop out. There's horses old and new, all perfectly aligned in two circles. Clearly this has to be kept by someone because they're all perfectly arranged, and I'm thinking about how easily wind,rain, and other weather conditions could effect them, meanwhile they're all in fantastic condition.

Ponyhenge! Because why not? Someone either has a wicked sense of humor or too many rocking horses…read moreon hand. Either way, they created a public art exhibit and I am loving it! So many rocking horses. Big. Small. Wood. Plastic. Pink. Brown. I shared photos with family and one of them said it was 'creepy'. Ha! A bunch of children's rocking horses, in a random rural field, arranged in a circle? Sure, I can see how you might see that as creepy! Hahaha. I found it a delightful bit of whimsy and am SO happy to share in the fun. The site is maintained by whomever is our host. The circle was mowed making it easy to walk around and enjoy. The pathways to the site, which is very close to the street, are also kept clear. It's definitely off the beaten path and worth the extra time because the drive in is on lovely, windy, tree lined, back roads. A nice break from highway driving. Parking is roadside. Please do not park in the driveway next to the henge as that is someone's driveway. Go have some fun. Or go creep yourself out. Which ever way you see it, it's totally worth a stop!