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    Beach on the path to the knob
    Tiana E.

    Super pretty! It's in a small cove and walking along the trail leading to the Knob has small pathways where you can go to "beach" areas. It's very calm and peaceful. And then once you get out to the knob itself it has a great ocean view. Pictures really don't do it justice.

    Jessica R.

    Technically closed due to erosion issues and storm damage but because I was only in town for a day I decided not to heed those caution signs and went to the end of the trail anyway all the way to "the knob" and I am so so glad I did. It was an absolutely magnificent 360 view overlooking the water. I was so mad at myself for not bringing my yoga mat with me so I could do yoga at sunset all the way out there. It's a good 15 to 20 minute hike all the way to the end from the parking lot with lots of trails and beach stops along the way.

    Emma J.

    This was my favorite part of visiting Falmouth! We went around 8:30am on a Friday and there was plenty of parking and easy to navigate to. It started filling up once we got back so just head out early to secure a spot! There are two main paths that lead out to the knob. The path going to the right is more direct. We took each to mix it up for the out and back. Wow the views are amazing here! It was so so pretty and you could even hang out at the little beaches here for a day if you wanted. I think this is a great place to start your day in Falmouth!

    Rainbow!

    Nice park, great gift to the community. We went at sunrise and it was breath taking. Go to the right if you want to go to the point fast once heading from the extremely small parking area. I'd go off season for the best experience.

    The knob. Top of the hill.
    George H.

    Get there early enough for yes, parking is a nightmare! We missed the sunset because we had trouble finding a spot for our car. But this only adds to the charm of the amazing place to get a 360 degree view of the sunset and the sea. We enjoyed the walk, the space, the quiet and the idea that it's a preservatory. Such a perfect space! The sounds of the crickets and other unidentifiable creatures on the walk back after the sunset was also very enjoyable and heart warming.

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    beautiful relaxing walk in nature sunset and sunrise both spectacular looks out on to the harbor

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    This place has the most beautiful sunset in the world. My hidden secret treasure, so grab a bottle of wine and just enjoy.

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    Katharine Lee Bates Statue - Katherine Lee Bates

    Katharine Lee Bates Statue

    4.5(2 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    If you happen to be visiting downtown Falmouth, it is worth a quick stop in front of the library to…read morepose with the Katherine Lee Bates statue. It's also fun to start singing America the Beautiful at the top of your lungs, and then realize that you have forgotten the lyrics. Then you can contemplate what Amber Waves of Grain and Purple Mountain Majesties are. It's kinda weird doing those last 2 things if you didn't do the first on the list.

    Katharine Lee Bates, the poetess who composed "America the Beautiful", was a Falmouth native. Her…read morefather was a pastor at the Congregational Church that overlooks the town green. She taught at Wellesley, penned several books, but it was her lyrics for "America the Beautiful" which immortalized her. Her original 1893 lyrics had phrases like "O beautiful for halcyon skies" and "upon the enameled plains" before it became the "O beautiful for spacious skies" and "fruited plains." Bates' journey from Chicago (and its Columbian Exposition) to Colorado inspired her most famous poem. This statue in front of the public library, sculpted in 1986, apparently depicts Bates as she overlooks the Rockies and Great Plains from Pike's Peak. The statue is in a peaceful spot, albeit in an odd one. It's beside a public parking lot/restroom, and it's the hangout of Falmouth's local tribe of turkeys (no wonder they're avoiding Plymouth) The Katharine Lee Bates statue is a pleasant spot on Main Street Falmouth.

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    Cape Farm Supply & Cranberry Company - Gift shop

    Cape Farm Supply & Cranberry Company

    4.3(25 reviews)
    30.6 mi

    We had a great time discovering how cranberries go from from bog to table. We hadn't known the bogs…read moreare dry most of the year and they don't wear waders like on TV. The tour was accompanied by the farm's dogs. Who provided a bit of the unexpected. A lot of fun.

    I dislike leaving less than stellar reviews, but I couldn't recommend doing a bog tour here. Your…read moreexperience in different weather may vary wildly. There's a lot of interesting and good information, and I liked the people. But.... The first half of the tour is in an old mini bus. The bus has tiny windows, like 4" square, and no air circulation. No fans. No air conditioning. Today was nearly 90 out by 10 am, when our tour started, and temperatures inside the bus got so hot that stepping out felt cool! You don't travel far, and then they stop for 10 minutes to talk about what's out the window. It's brutal. Ironically, the travel distances are so slim most people could walk it. But, just sitting on the bus in the heat? Yuck. The second half is in an old shed where you learn about harvesting. Again, it could be interesting, but it's a good 10° hotter, even with the fans going, and it makes it hard to focus. Or even listen. Better weather would have helped. But, we had an old lady in our tour group nearly pass out, and the guide indicated that that was not uncommon. Heck, complimentary water would be nice. Waters are a dollar. The tour is fifteen. It's all cash only.

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    Falmouth Public Library - Love the cute signs all around this library

    Falmouth Public Library

    4.9(7 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    History and…read moreconvenience The very first idea for a library in the town of Falmouth was back in 1792. At first the books were stored where ever there was room and eventually ended up in the town hall. The library finally got a permanent home in 1901. As the town grew the need for a larger library also become obvious. So in 1966 an addition was completed. And again in 1978 another addition was added. And finally in 2008 major renovations took place and now the library is a whole lot larger than the original one but still has the charm of the very first building. The library is beautiful, both inside and out and the additions and renovations blend in extremely well with the original concept so it can be difficult to see exactly where the addtions were added. The seal of the town of Falmouth is even embedded on a dome in the ceiling. The library has lots of very comfy place to sit or study as well as a great local history room, kids department and community room. A lovely and very useful library that has grown along with the town.

    We went to this library a lot when our kids were little. They loved it and we loved it. We had not…read morebeen back for a while but wanted to see how it had fared in recent years. It's a small town library that's really crowded during summer tourist season and never used to be crowded at all in the off season when we were often in town. It was jam packed on a cool drizzly summer day. It still has a large lower level children's section. And it is still the place to be with wonderful creative updates. The book areas are nicely delineated by age groups and book styles and there are lots of inspiring posters even on office and closet doors. A creative playhouse is at one end. A local garden having a butterfly release on Saturday was nicely featured with all the details of the event and displayed many correlated books. The librarians were very helpful and parents circulated through the areas with their kids. There did seem to be lots of locals socializing with each other but also some obvious tourists enjoying the facility. The building still has lots of historic charm but there are updates to some areas as well as the exterior. There appeared to be an addition since we were last here and we heard maybe yet another in the near future. Parking was a real problem this week but I would guess they can handle the off season/school year just fine.

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    Winter at Falmouth Public Library

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    Falmouth Museums On the Green

    Falmouth Museums On the Green

    4.4(5 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    Falmouth Museums on the Green is a treasure hiding in plain sight. The Hallett Barn has exhibits on…read morewhaling, "America the Beautiful" author Katherine Lee Bates, as well as a fun little gift shop. They have a cannon that's presumed to be from the HMS Nimrod that attacked Falmouth during the War of 1812. There are the Wicks and Conant houses showing different time periods. They've adding outdoor dining tables, since the Museums are a short jaunt from downtown. There's limited parking. They have a new exhibit with artistic renditions of verses from "America the Beautiful" and presidential memorabilia (an address from Calvin Coolidge when he was governor of Massachusetts, a creepy disembodied Andrew Jackson head) Notably, they have THREE gardens- colonial era, memorial, and apothecary's (since they have the historic Dr. Wicks house) Good for gardening ideas. Fascinating historic oasis in downtown Falmouth.

    I arrived @ the Hallett Barn Visitors Center for the 10am walking tour of 3 houses in the center of…read moretown. The rustic Barn contains Civil War memorabilia. It was restored, & in 2012 2,200 sq. ft. was added to the back, which serves as an Education Center. The houses were built in the 18th Century, & have been carefully restored to authenticity. They display rare period antiques & artifacts from 2 centuries ago. Local volunteers staff the houses & are a treasure trove of information. The Historical Society's Research Library & archives are located in the Conant House. I thought the whaling artifacts were particularly interesting. A special exhibit during 2017 highlights Falmouth's past, which began as a fishing & farming community. Dr. Wicks' house is the oldest on the Green. Primitive medical tools are displayed. The grounds surrounding the Wicks House feature a shady woodland Memorial Park in back. In the sunny front, a flower garden is in full bloom, & the herb garden is green & tidy. These are maintained by the Falmouth Garden Club. After the tour, I continued to walk around the Village Green, which is made up of 13 houses, 2 churches, & a bank. I admired the architecture & immaculate gardens. The houses were built primarily by whaling captains, businessmen, & shipping merchants. Residents of these & the lovely surrounding homes built during that era shaped the history of the seaport town of Falmouth.

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    Falmouth Museums On the Green
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