If you don't know who Rachel Carson was, you really need to educate yourself. She was the mother of…read morethe modern day Environmental Movement. She was the person who linked chemical use to environmental problems. If it wasn't for Rachel Carson, we most likely would not have Bald Eagles anymore. Go to Woods Hole. Go sit next to Rachel. And promise to start recycling. And promise to give up chemical fertilizers on your lawn. And then really do it.

The Rachel Carson Memorial Statue overlooks the Atlantic Ocean&beholds the ferries as they head off…read morefor Martha's Vineyard and the Islands. Conservationists championed this statue because Carson, before she penned "The Sea around Us" and "Silent Spring", worked with MBL and WHOI. It's an interesting little landmark in the small town of Woods Hole. The statue has a creepy, slightly smarmy smile, but it's worth the scenic views of the peaceful Atlantic.

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.

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.

I've been to dozens of lighthouses and Nobska Point rivals them all for its own appearance, that…read moreit's free and that there's such a tremendous view from here. The lighthouse protects ships in Vineyard Sound, the tidal strait that separates the southwestern coast of Cape Cod from the northern shores of Martha's Vineyard. From here, you can watch the many ferries making their way from Woods Hole to the islands. The light station was established in 1828, with the tower protruding above the keeper's house, and was replaced in 1876 by the current 42 foot tall iron tower. The light station includes four buildings: the tower, the keeper's house, a radio beacon house, and a small oil house. The keeper's house is open for tours. I do not believe that the lighthouse is open, but you can still walk the grounds and enjoy. [Round number review 1100 of 2025 - 1247 in Massachusetts - 24654 overall]

Just beautiful! I absolutely loved Cape Cod and the beautiful breathtaking views. The lighthouse…read moreisn't open for going inside, at least the day we went. But we were able to walk around the grounds and go across the street to get great pictures of the water and landscaping.

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.

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

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.

I booked an amazing sunset cruise for my birthday with Captain Sam. We had a combination of adults…read moreand kids and went out for a beautiful cruise around Monomy island. Captain Sam was very knowledgeable and showed us various landmarks throughout. The boat was amazing - everything looked brand new and there were various areas of the boat for us to hang out in. In particular I loved the fly bridge which had incredible views of the sunset and water. Captain Sam was awesome and played great tunes. I will definitely be booking again in the future for my next girls trip or for a special night with the family. The perfect cape experience!

From the owner: Come aboard the 35' Duffy, "Taken A Chance", with third generation Cape Cod fisherman Captain Sam…read moreCrafts. We offer sport and family charter boats out of Allen Harbor in Harwich Port. Experience the rich fishing grounds of Nantucket Sound, in the tide rips of Nantucket shoals and Monomoy shoals, and the Atlantic Ocean on our fishing boat. From striped bass, fluke, seabass, blue fish, cod, squid, albies, and the GIANT bluefin tuna.... Your lines are bound to get tight! In addition to fishing charters we offer sunset cruises, the best way to top off a great beach day on the Cape.

My husband surprised me with a visit here, can't believe I never knew about this beautiful space!…read moreWhat a lovely treasure these two left behind. Goals!

It was a lovely well maintained place for walking. I was there in early March so the main points of…read moreinterest were the anchor collection and bells the path takes you on a small stretch by the water which is always beautiful. Based on the shrubs there, Late May would be a perfect time to see it in all it's glory