About Falmouth

Falmouth was first settled in 1660, and was officially incorporated in 1686. It is the second largest town on Cape Cod. Surrounded by water on three sides, Falmouth is home to many fine beaches. Because of the town’s vibrant cultural community of artists and musicians, there are frequent events to entertain the whole family.

Things to Do Around Falmouth:

Beaches
Shops
Restaurants
Falmouth Museums on the Green
College Light Opera Company and Falmouth Theatre Guild
Falmouth Town Band
Falmouth Chorale
Highfield Hall
Falmouth Artist’s Guild
Island Queen to Martha’s Vineyard & Nantucket
Shining Sea Bikeway
Woods Hole (WHOI, MBL, Woods Hole Aquarium, The Knob)
Salt Pond Bird Sanctuaries (Bourne Farm)
Charter Fishing Boats & Sailing
July-August Free Concerts on Main Street
Fourth of July Fireworks
Christmas By-The-Sea Festival
New Year’s Eve First Night Celebration

Map of Falmouth Beaches

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Falmouth Harbor

Falmouth Harbor

Nobska Lighthouse

Nobska Lighthouse

Falmouth beach

Entry to Falmouth Harbor

Woods Hole, MA

Woods Hole

Falmouth Main Street

Main Street

The Knob, Woods Hole

The Knob