Overview
Falmouth is a town in Massachusetts on Cape Cod's southwest corner. It includes the villages of Woods Hole, West Falmouth, North Falmouth, Hatchville, Silver Beach, East Falmouth, Teaticket, and Waquoit. It is the Cape's second most populous town.
3 sights · 14 things to do · 8 places to eat · 5 bars & cafés · 10 places to stay
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Best things about Falmouth
Cape Cod Marathon
This annual marathon winds its way across Falmouth the third weekend in October.
Falmouth Road Race
What began as a "pub crawl" is now an annual event bringing some 10,000 runners to Woods Hole for the start of the 7-mile course. Also an important qualifying race for the professional running circuit. Usually held the l…
Osborn & Rugh Gallery
Watch the husband and wife artists at work at their easels on landscapes, still lifes and portraits in this studio that doubles as a gallery.
Falmouth Museums on the Green
Spohr Gardens
This beautiful ambling garden overlooks the Shining Sea Bikeway and Oyster Pond. A short bike or car ride from the village itself. A collection of old millstones & ship's anchors ranging from large to huge, decorate …
Corner Cycle
Top quality bike rentals 2/10 mile (.32 km) away from the path, friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 80°F; winter lows dip to about 24°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Mar and Oct. (climate data from nearby Newport)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- HYA Cape Cod Gateway Airport, Hyannis — 19 mi away. Directions
- EWB New Bedford Regional Airport, New Bedford — 20 mi away. Directions
- PVD Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport, Providence/Warwick — 44 mi away (major hub). Directions
Falmouth is best accessed via Route 25 to the Bourne Bridge or Route 3 to the Sagamore Bridge. If coming from the Sagamore Bridge, take Sandwich Road to the traffic circle and take Route 28 south. If coming from the Bourne Bridge, the traffic circle will be on the Cape Cod side of the bridge. Traffic will be heavy at peak travel times during the summer. Falmouth is about a 70-mi drive (112 km) from Boston and will take at least 1 hr 15 min.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $105–$179 a night (typical $150), from 4 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$150, mid-range ~$220, comfortable ~$340.
Options are grouped as Budget, Mid-range, Splurge in the Sleep guide ↓.
Sample 3-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Osborn & Rugh Gallery, Corner Cycle, Falmouth Country Club
- Lunch Cape Cod Pie Shop
- Afternoon Falmouth Commodores, Blue Fin Charters
- Dinner Mary Ellen's Portuguese Bakery
- Evening Cape Cod Winery
Day 2
- Morning Falmouth Museums on the Green, The Cape Club Resort, Paul Harney Golf Club
- Lunch Talk of The Town Diner
- Afternoon The Cape Cod Theatre Project, Hairball Charters
- Dinner Betsy's Diner
- Evening Grumpy's Pub
Day 3
- Morning Spohr Gardens, Cape Cod Country Club, Quashnet Valley Country Club
- Lunch The Golden Swan
- Afternoon Falmouth Theatre Guild, Patriot Party Boats
- Dinner Clam Shack
- Evening East End Tap
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
See Woods Hole village article for other choices.
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
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Map
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Get in
By car
Falmouth is best accessed via Route 25 to the Bourne Bridge or Route 3 to the Sagamore Bridge. If coming from the Sagamore Bridge, take Sandwich Road to the traffic circle and take Route 28 south. If coming from the Bourne Bridge, the traffic circle will be on the Cape Cod side of the bridge. Traffic will be heavy at peak travel times during the summer. Falmouth is about a 70-mi drive (112 km) from Boston and will take at least 1 hr 15 min.
By bus
- Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority The Sealine bus route provides service between Woods Hole and Hyannis.
By boat
Go Steamship Authority Ferries
Year-round ferry service from Martha's Vineyard, including car transport.
Get around
- Visitor Information Center, 20 Academy Ln.
- WHOOSH Trolley. Local seasonal service around Falmouth.
See
Galleries
Museums
Parks
See Spohr Gardens
This beautiful ambling garden overlooks the Shining Sea Bikeway and Oyster Pond. A short bike or car ride from the village itself. A collection of old millstones & ship's anchors ranging from large to huge, decorate the pathways along the pond. Nice place for a walk or picnic.
Do
Beaches
Lifeguards at all public beaches in season 9AM-5PM. Windsurfing allowed before or after these hours.
- Falmouth Heights Beach, Parking (fee).
- Old Silver Beach, Off Route 28A and Quaker Road, N. Falmouth, +1 508-548-7611, Parking, (fee), bathhouse, food. Arrive early.
- New Silver Beach, N. Falmouth
- Menauhant Beach, E. Falmouth, Parking (fee), food.
- Surf Drive Beach, Parking (fee), food.
- Chapoquoit Beach, W. Falmouth, Parking (fee).
- Woodneck Beach, W. Falmouth/Quisset.
Golf
Sports
Theatre
Tours
Events
Buy
Eat Cape Cod Pie Shop
Fabulous pastries made here and, if you have cooking facilities, try the frozen chicken pies.
Eat
See Woods Hole village article for other choices.
Budget
Eat Mary Ellen's Portuguese Bakery
A simple, small town diner.
Eat Talk of The Town Diner
Standard diner fare.
Eat Betsy's Diner
An actual 1950s diner, not retro 50s.
Eat The Golden Swan
Indian, open in winter.
Mid-range
Eat Clam Shack
Fried seafood, right on Falmouth Harbor.
Eat Quarterdeck Restaurant
Use of salvaged wood and ship parts creates a "below decks" atmosphere.
Splurge
Eat The Flying Bridge
Fresh seafood, pastas and steaks, overlooking Falmouth Harbor. If the wait is long, be sure to take a stroll along the boardwalk and look at the boats docked at the marina.
Drink
Drink Cape Cod Winery
Open for wine tasting on weekends. Winery tours are Sa (July and August) at 2PM. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Seyval and Vidal. Produces 2500 cases of wine annually.
Drink Grumpy's Pub
Great live music Th-Su Not a touristy place at all. Nice local crowd.
Drink Liam Maguire's Irish Pub
Coffee
Drink Coffee Obsession
Internet and coffee connection.
Sleep
Budget
Mid-range
Splurge
Go next
After exploring Cape Cod, move on to Boston or elsewhere in New England.
Nearby
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