Location: Falmouth
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Falmouth ( /ˈfælməθ/ FAL-məth) is a town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States; Barnstable County is coextensive with Cape Cod. The population was 31,532 at the 2010 census, making Falmouth the second-largest municipality on Cape Cod after Barnstable. The terminal for the Steamship Authority ferries to Martha's Vineyard is located in the village of Woods Hole in Falmouth. Woods Hole also contains several scientific organizations such as the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL), the Woods Hole Research Center, NOAA's Woods Hole Science Aquarium, and the scientific institutions' various museums.
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1. Shining Sea Bikeway
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,029 reviews
Reviewed By MingO_11 - Boston, United States
This is arguably the most scenic bike trail in Cape Cod. It has almost everything Cape Cod bike trails have to offer: the marsh, the cranberry bog, picturesque cape towns, and of course the shining sea. A few tips: Near the Woods Hole terminus of the trail, there is a very good bakery called Pie in the Sky, which is a good stop to refuel. Also from there, the Nobska lighthouse is close by (~1 mile away), which also worth a side trip.
2. O'Malley-Keyes Fine Art
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
O'Malley-Keyes Fine Art and their website have the largest selection on Cape Cod of original paintings and fine art prints featuring Cape Cod's beaches, harbors and our beautiful vistas. This is a no pressure art gallery that encourages you to browse and take your time as you look for the perfect piece of art that speaks to you.
Reviewed By GeorgeK4439
We cannot say enough about O'Malley-Keyes Art gallery! We too were blown away by Julia''s breathtaking work...and Julia made the experience both educational and delightful! Julia is the kind of person who you could spend the afternoon with- soaking up her wonderful spirit, generous nature and incredible knowledge. Her down to earth nature is a treasure and her masterpieces make the world a more beautiful place. Thank you Julia- for just being you and helping us see deeper into your paintings!
3. Cornelia Carey Sanctuary (The Knob)
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4.5 based on 238 reviews
Before you go.. there is very limited parking. Please try to walk or bike there for a visit. No large gatherings, events or functions are allowed on the Knob property. Nature trails run among the beach, rock and trees of this hidden shelter. Please leave the property as you found it. Dogs are allowed but only on leash. Please clean-up after your dog. This is a non-smoking property.
Reviewed By johnmN719YN - Mashpee, United States
You won't just discover this place. Even when you park, you will have to search for the path through the "tunnel" to entrance. A very unique vista of buzzard bay all year round.TAKE THE RIGHT ST THE FORK!
4. Nobska Point Lighthouse
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4.5 based on 632 reviews
Reviewed By Coastal277953 - Staten Island, United States
As you turn into the road leading to the lighthouse you are struck by the beautiful view of the ocean to your right. The lighthouse is on a hill to the left. The view from the lighthouse is gorgeous and a great place to take pictures.
5. Spohr Gardens
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4.5 based on 127 reviews
Reviewed By travelgirl3781 - Boston, United States
A great place to take pictures and enjoy the beautiful scenery; many varieties of plants and flowers, the large anchor collection is really cool. The butterfly gardens and truly amazing
6. Wood Neck Beach
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4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By annes9232016 - Shawnee, United States
I love this beach and visit whenever I am on the Cape. This year we decided to go at low tide and enjoyed an incredible walk. It’s amazing to see how far out the beach actually goes. We saw a lot of oyster beds, sand crabs and lots of families with their kids trying to net sand crabs. It was a beautiful outing.
7. Woods Hole Science Aquarium
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 522 reviews
This aquarium offers visitors the chance to watch the seals being fed.
Reviewed By rifam
We were pleased that during our off-season trip to the Cape the Woods Hole aquarium was open. There is only metered street parking. Meters take quarters (25 cents for 15 minutes and I think there was also a credit card option. There are several tanks on the main level and upstairs you can see the tanks from above. There is also a small touch tank. There were no seals in residence while we were there. It took us about an hour to walk thru all the exhibits.
