Food Scene
Go for lunch - watch the boats come in and out of the harbor. The wait staff here are the friendliest anywhere!
49 locals recommend
Flying Bridge Restaurant
220 Scranton AveGo for lunch - watch the boats come in and out of the harbor. The wait staff here are the friendliest anywhere!
This is a surprisingly hipster joint in North Falmouth (yay!!) - worth getting dressed up for, but you don't have to! Fresh oysters, fresh everything - thoughtfully prepared and delivered with excellent, non-pretentious service. Cool bar scene. Tiny space tho - You will meet people at this bar!! Reservations are hard to get, so make your reservation as soon as you book your Falmouth vacation. And one more tip: This place would be totally wasted on children. Get a babysitter and enjoy a night out!
24 locals recommend
Epic Oyster
70 County RdThis is a surprisingly hipster joint in North Falmouth (yay!!) - worth getting dressed up for, but you don't have to! Fresh oysters, fresh everything - thoughtfully prepared and delivered with excellent, non-pretentious service. Cool bar scene. Tiny space tho - You will meet people at this bar!! Reservations are hard to get, so make your reservation as soon as you book your Falmouth vacation. And one more tip: This place would be totally wasted on children. Get a babysitter and enjoy a night out!
Drinks & Nightlife
Sit outside or in. Food's not awful, bar is fantastic. This is a great bar/restaurant day or night. Any time of year.
40 locals recommend
Captain Kidd Restaurant
77 Water StSit outside or in. Food's not awful, bar is fantastic. This is a great bar/restaurant day or night. Any time of year.
This is where the young folk go for drinks. That's all I know. Check it out.
11 locals recommend
Falmouth Food Tour
56 Scranton AveThis is where the young folk go for drinks. That's all I know. Check it out.
Grumpy's Pub
29 Locust StDive bar. Dive bar music. Worth the trip!
Entertainment & Activities
A visit to the Woods Hole Aquarium is a must - with our without kids. Visit the seals in their outside pool. Learn about marine life from the very accessible exhibits inside. Stroll down quaint Water Street and see WHOI, research ships, statue of Rachel Carson on the waterfront, art galleries, and coffee/ice cream shops. Rain or shine, a perfect day.
69 locals recommend
Woods Hole Science Aquarium
166 Water StA visit to the Woods Hole Aquarium is a must - with our without kids. Visit the seals in their outside pool. Learn about marine life from the very accessible exhibits inside. Stroll down quaint Water Street and see WHOI, research ships, statue of Rachel Carson on the waterfront, art galleries, and coffee/ice cream shops. Rain or shine, a perfect day.
Falmouth's best kept secret - a local farm with a large array of farm animals (alpacas, chickens, beloved Peanut the turtle, etc.), fields where you can pick your own fresh berries or produce, kayak rentals, and a charming country store. Show your kids where their food comes from. Gather fresh eggs. We hear the restaurant is being ramped up for 2018 season. DON"T MISS Jamaican Barbecue Night every Wednesday night during the summer. Great food, BYOB, sleepy farm in the background. Perfect for families & large groups. Fun, memorable, authentic, and local.
26 locals recommend
Coonamessett Farm
98-2 Coonamessett Farm RdFalmouth's best kept secret - a local farm with a large array of farm animals (alpacas, chickens, beloved Peanut the turtle, etc.), fields where you can pick your own fresh berries or produce, kayak rentals, and a charming country store. Show your kids where their food comes from. Gather fresh eggs. We hear the restaurant is being ramped up for 2018 season. DON"T MISS Jamaican Barbecue Night every Wednesday night during the summer. Great food, BYOB, sleepy farm in the background. Perfect for families & large groups. Fun, memorable, authentic, and local.
Pick up a Falmouth Enterprise every Friday and you will see an amazing selection of cultural and arts events, concerts, plays, local a capella groups at First Congregational Church in Falmouth, walking tours, Museums on the Green, Cotuit Arts Center. And don't miss the Woods Hole Film Festival -- a week-long extravaganza of award-winning Indie films, many focused on science and the natural world.
50 locals recommend
Cotuit Center for the Arts
4404 Falmouth RdPick up a Falmouth Enterprise every Friday and you will see an amazing selection of cultural and arts events, concerts, plays, local a capella groups at First Congregational Church in Falmouth, walking tours, Museums on the Green, Cotuit Arts Center. And don't miss the Woods Hole Film Festival -- a week-long extravaganza of award-winning Indie films, many focused on science and the natural world.
Ten days in mid-summer and every month or so throughout the year - fantastic Indie films; sometimes accompanied by directors or panelists who add color. This film festival is world class.
Woods Hole Film Festival
89 Water StTen days in mid-summer and every month or so throughout the year - fantastic Indie films; sometimes accompanied by directors or panelists who add color. This film festival is world class.
Parks & Nature
This is a truly delightful (and relatively easy) short hike, offering the unique sensation of walking in the woods while breathing salt air and capturing stunning ocean views. Park at Carey's Landing, or ride a bike from the Shining Sea Bike Path.
95 locals recommend
The Knob
This is a truly delightful (and relatively easy) short hike, offering the unique sensation of walking in the woods while breathing salt air and capturing stunning ocean views. Park at Carey's Landing, or ride a bike from the Shining Sea Bike Path.
A visit to Coonamessett Farm is an absolute must!!. For $8/day, you can wander the farm, visit alpacas, pigs, chickens, sheep and lambs. Get cuppa coffee & gather fresh eggs right from under the hens. Pick berries, herbs, flowers, and produce--whatever is in season. Or-- try the new Buffalo Jump Restaurant for breakfast, lunch or nighttime tasting ($$). Wed. nights are Jamaican Buffet: $34 all-you-can eat fresh spread of Jerk Chicken, Pulled pork, Caribbean vegs. Dancing & fun to Reggae sounds of Vern. Price includes tax& tip & plus access to Farm & playground. BYOB. More relaxing & satisfying than crowded in-town restaurant scene. Supports local farming & research, too!!
Coonamessett Farm Road
Coonamessett Farm RoadA visit to Coonamessett Farm is an absolute must!!. For $8/day, you can wander the farm, visit alpacas, pigs, chickens, sheep and lambs. Get cuppa coffee & gather fresh eggs right from under the hens. Pick berries, herbs, flowers, and produce--whatever is in season. Or-- try the new Buffalo Jump Restaurant for breakfast, lunch or nighttime tasting ($$). Wed. nights are Jamaican Buffet: $34 all-you-can eat fresh spread of Jerk Chicken, Pulled pork, Caribbean vegs. Dancing & fun to Reggae sounds of Vern. Price includes tax& tip & plus access to Farm & playground. BYOB. More relaxing & satisfying than crowded in-town restaurant scene. Supports local farming & research, too!!
This is Bourne's Farm on Rte 28A (not Salt Pond Sanctuary - Google mistake which I could not fix) Astonishingly beautiful farm, 17th century farm structures, and easy/moderate hiking trails. Free parking. Great way to spend an hour or ?+ outdoors in splendid West Falmouth. Rain or shine. Pet friendly. Free but please leave a donation. This place is special!
Salt Pond Bird Sanctuary
6 N Falmouth HwyThis is Bourne's Farm on Rte 28A (not Salt Pond Sanctuary - Google mistake which I could not fix) Astonishingly beautiful farm, 17th century farm structures, and easy/moderate hiking trails. Free parking. Great way to spend an hour or ?+ outdoors in splendid West Falmouth. Rain or shine. Pet friendly. Free but please leave a donation. This place is special!
Sightseeing
A daytime or sunset sail on the Liberté Schooner is one of Falmouth's best experiences!!!! Our family celebrates summer birthdays on the Liberté every year. Bring some bites & order cocktails on the boat. Liberté takes you from Falmouth Harbor (home of Clam Shack - MUST try the clam roll) through breathtaking Nantucket Sound. No sailing experience required but you can volunteer to hoist a jib if you are so inclined. Most of us just relax, eat, drink and enjoy the views!
10 locals recommend
Liberte, The Schooner
227 Clinton AveA daytime or sunset sail on the Liberté Schooner is one of Falmouth's best experiences!!!! Our family celebrates summer birthdays on the Liberté every year. Bring some bites & order cocktails on the boat. Liberté takes you from Falmouth Harbor (home of Clam Shack - MUST try the clam roll) through breathtaking Nantucket Sound. No sailing experience required but you can volunteer to hoist a jib if you are so inclined. Most of us just relax, eat, drink and enjoy the views!
Woods Hole Film Festival
A week of great independent films, speakers, panel discussions. Woods Hole, MA.
This is our gym. We love it. It's very close to our East Falmouth home and has great classes (try Nancy's hearty & bootylicious Zumba class on Sat. 9:35 - walkins welcome & I'll be there). Infinity owners are super friendly & attentive. If you need a workout while you are in Falmouth, ask us (Rosemary or Jaime) to arrange for a guest pass -- we will be happy to accommodate. PS Solar panel canopies in the parking lot will keep you car cool while you raise your heart rate & body temp inside. Go solar & go you!!
Infinity Fitness Falmouth
747 E Falmouth HwyThis is our gym. We love it. It's very close to our East Falmouth home and has great classes (try Nancy's hearty & bootylicious Zumba class on Sat. 9:35 - walkins welcome & I'll be there). Infinity owners are super friendly & attentive. If you need a workout while you are in Falmouth, ask us (Rosemary or Jaime) to arrange for a guest pass -- we will be happy to accommodate. PS Solar panel canopies in the parking lot will keep you car cool while you raise your heart rate & body temp inside. Go solar & go you!!