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

Nobska Lighthouse

Entry to Falmouth Harbor

Woods Hole

Main Street

The Knob