Beautiful arboretum! Very relaxing to stroll through Polly Hill and view all the plant/tree…read morespecies.

I visited in late June when many plants, trees and shrubs were still in bloom. I heard that the…read moregiant magnolia trees were in bloom from a vender at the West Tisbury Farmers Market and so I decided to take a visit to see them for myself. They were absolutely beautiful and so were so many other specimens. We had an added bonus of seeing sculptures and paintings throughout the gardens. Entry was only $5 per adult which was a bargain. They also have a gift shop and plants for sale. This is a worthwhile place to visit on Marthas Vineyard. Check out their calendar as they have many programs for adults and children to enjoy from educational activities to Walking tours and painting classes.

A lovely unexpected Japanese garden on Chappaquiddick. It's $10 to enter, which I feel is sort of…read moreexpensive for how small it is but the money helps the Trustees of the Reservation, so it's for a good cause. Our guests were enchanted by it! It's very relaxing and a world away from the hustle and bustle of Edgartown. There is parking there. No dogs allowed. It is also where you can get a permit to drive on the beach, and has a tire refill area.

Definitely tranquil in late September. Of course you have to take the Chappy ferry. It was very…read morequiet. Free parking. Five dollar entry. Short visit. 15 minutes or so. Well kept.

A beautiful property with barns, stables, paddocks and a large post and beam gathering barn . So…read moremany cool events are held here including the Annual Martha's Vineyard Agriculture Fair, Art sales, artisans Festival, fund raisers, fall festivals, holiday events and more. The MV Agricultural Society is a great resource for Island farmers.

Family fun and year round educational events held at the Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Society…read more One of the best things they host is their annual State Fair. It is full of agricultural events, rides and tons of food!

First: it's FREE! So many places charge $15+ per ticket but this place was not only free-- it was…read morereally interesting and well-curated. Their gift store is adorable (bought a magnet and a small print!) and the houses are so well-preserved. Our tour guide was warm and knowledgeable and I really enjoyed starting our day in Falmouth here. Plenty of parking and lots to see here. Support your local historical society!!

If you're at all interested in the history of Falmouth then this should your first stop. That also…read moreoffer wonderful walking tours that will provide even more of its history to visitors or residents alike

The Granary Gallery features several very accomplished and very different artists including various…read moremediums. There are also numerous antiques, jewelry and hooked rugs. The outside courtyard is comfortable with the fountain and sculptures that accompany the paintings. The seasonal artist receptions are well attended making it a gathering for creatives. The owners and staff are very professional and friendly. They know the Art well and are willing to share their knowledge.

Although I have been going to MV for 40 years I just discovered Granary a few years ago. It is…read morewithout a doubt the most chill gallery on earth - no pretension or stuffiness and the owner Chris' dog wanders around and greets visitors. There is a huge range of art with a wide variety of prices. Via the staff and wandering around I discovered Tamalin Baumgarten and Heidi Lang Parrinello - Both HUGELY talented artists with very accessible work. I'd bought a few nice pieces of wampum jewelry for my wife and one of Heidis smaller pieces ( which was sold, but she did another one - for a SUPER reasonable price, I might add...)but decided to Purchase a larger piece by The same artist for Christmas- the shipping cost was high, but it is fair and there was no sales tax! they called me to see if I wanted it expedited - super thoughtful, as usual. You cannot go wrong with the Granary.....

Being a new resident of Falmouth I wanted to learn more about this town & its History. We attended…read morethe Hydrangea Festival at the Historical Society's garden & toured Dr Wick's home. I have been on the website & also did the Burying graveyard tour lead by this lovely lady Ann would had so many wonderful stories to share of its founding fathers. I would highly recommend this tour if you haven't already

Awesome location, it's a half mile walk to the downtown stores. there is an awesome view in the…read morebackyard. Looking out over the ocean has a private beach if you go a little to the right, you are on a public beach goes for miles. Also, the bike trail is less than a mile from this location. They have bikes you can use don't even have to bring your own, they have a pool and a Amazing hot tub which is great after a day of Biking and walking . The scenery is most beautiful, very relaxing and you can bring your dog. The place is pet friendly. The owner Dr, Ron Nasiff is awesome , he gave me a tour of his mansion was very hospitable and accommodating during our vis

Bottom Line: A lovely gift shop and separately a donation based museum with exhibits that explain…read moreWHOI's role in ocean exploration. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) buildings (and U. of Chicago Marine Biological Laboratory) buildings are sprinkled throughout the town of Falmouth. WHOI buildings open to the public include (1) the visitor center and store, (2) a discovery center (museum) and (3) an aquarium. This review is for the visitors center and gift shop that is located on the main street as well as the discovery center that is located on a side street. My husband and I first stopped at the Visitor Center and Store on the drag street of what I assume is downtown Falmouth. The store sells ocean and ship themed t-shirts, hoodies and insulated cups and other "science-y" souvenirs. The store was very organized and everything was neatly displayed. We didn't buy anything but we had a lovely conversation with the very helpful employee who gave us a map of the area and made recommendations for lunch spots as well as how to find the WHOI Discovery Center and WHOI aquarium. Next we visited the Discovery Center which is appropriately located in a beautiful historic school. We found the introduction video about what WHOI does very helpful and we enjoyed the exhibits in the brightly lit space. I was surprised to learn that the 60-year-old Alvin mini-sub that is famous for taking explorers to the Titanic is still in service. I enjoyed being able to scan a QR code with my phone to see the real time position of WHOI's research vessels. The Discovery Center is donation based and like any good museum, there is a gift shop at the end. As far as parking, street parking is the name of the game in this part of Falmouth. We found a spot at a parking meter and walked to the Visitor Center, Discovery Center, aquarium and lunch.

The WHOI Exhibit Center&Gift Shop is a charming little spot, tucked away with only an oceanic mural…read moreto indicate its existence. They currently have exhibits on the Titanic, whale sounds, sharks, the March 2011 tsunami in Japan, and the sea floor spreading of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge (it would be interesting if they pointed out that this sea floor spreading is happening inland in the Imperial Valley, thanks to the East Pacific Rise) The gift shop is varied&fun, with plenty for adults&kids alike. Everything has an oceanic theme. There are books about New England's haunted lighthouses, the exploration of the Titanic, Cape Cod cookbooks, fun for the whole family.

Great place to get really local fresh produce from nearby farms, fresh baked babkas & cookies,…read morespecialty cheeses, small batch ice cream, fancy nuts & crackers, fruit preserves, local meats, and other interesting treats like coffee milk, unusual sodas or kombucha. Bit more expensive here, but lots of organic food. When there's fresh corn, it can get busy under the tent. Side shed has more basic produce.