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Discovering Falmouth On Cape Cod
almouth is a popular Falmouth is also noted as being
destination on Cape Cod. the birthplace of Katherine Lee
It is noted as having the Bates, the lyricist of America
warmest waters, more public the Beautiful, born in 1859. It
beaches and the finest was not long until many people
restaurants on Cape Cod. realized what beautiful summer
Falmouth is in the southwestern homes this area of Cape Cod
part of Cape Cod, conveniently offered and since the 1970s has
located to Martha’s Vineyard, seen a Falmouth has seen a boom.
Newport, Plymouth, Boston,
Nantucket and Provincetown.
Points of Interest in Falmouth
Falmouth Then and Now
Today Cape Cod’s Falmouth is
Falmouth was settled in 1660. known as the terminal for the
Named by Batholomew Gosnold for Steamship Authority for the
Falmouth, Cornwall, England, the ferries that travel between the
town was officially incorporated town and Martha’s Vineyard. Daily
in 1686. The areas of commerce ferry service between Falmouth
first involved farming, whaling, and Martha’s Vineyard keeps the
shipping, salt works and sheep town bustling with tourists and
herding. At the time sheep were visitors. There are also several
very popular, as the Merino sheep scientific groups including the
had recently been introduced, and Woods Hole Oceanographic
in 1837, it is believed that Institution, the Marine
there were some 50 sheep per Biological Laboratory and the
square mile in Falmouth. Other Woods Hole Research Center.
industries the town became famous Falmouth features great Cape Cod
for included cranberry and summers and is popular because it
strawberry cultivation and dairy. is so close to all of the tourist
hot spots. It features a variety paddleboats and kayak rentals are
of activities from whaling to available for a unique way to
learning about the history of the explore the waterways around
founding of America. Falmouth. This can be a great
way to explore the Cape’s
A Learning Trip for Kids wildlife which is a good activity
for older children and adults
One of the best places to stop alike.
and learn more about Cape Cod is
at the Falmouth Historical If you have a few bike riders in
Society. It is a great museum the family, there is not a better
for kids as they feature hands-on way to see Falmouth. Shining Sea
exhibits, costumes from the Bike Tours offers safe and
Victorian and Colonial times that enjoyable tours that can be
children may try on and unique either cross country or sunset
activities designed for learning tours. This is a great way to
and having fun at the same time. explore Cape Cod and take in
There are also beautiful gardens spectacular views.
and 18th century historical
buildings filled with antiques If you have always dreamed of a
and furnishings from the colonial fishing trip off the Cape then
period. Hop-Tuit can help you out. This
is a great experience for
An Outdoorsy Destination children and adults alike. The
boat can take six passengers at a
If you are looking for a unique time and offers over 30 years of
way to see Falmouth on Cape Cod experience. They know the best
then a guide from Falmouth’ fishing spots and use traditional
Waquoit Kayak Company may satisfy fishing methods and tackle.
that craving. Canoes,
The Perfect Family Getaway outdoor events that will keep the
kids busy and learning at the
There is no better place to same time. No matter where you
explore Cape Cod and take find yourself in Falmouth it is
advantage of everything it has to sure to be a great and relaxing
offer. There are beaches, time for children of all ages.
fishing, tours, and numerous
About the Author:
Dennis Murphy, a 1992 graduate of Harvard University, has owned his Cape Cod Vacation Rentals business: Donahue Real Estate in Falmouth MA since 1998. He is Co Chair of the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce Tourism Board.
Read more articles by: Dennis Murphy
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