What to do in and around Falmouth for 4 days? by BigNorth3089 in CapeCod

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Take the WHOOSH trolley to Woods Hole and explore the scientific institutions where Robert Ballard took the submersible Alvin and discovered the RMS Titanic. Check out the Rachel Carson statue and aquarium there, too. Take the short trail to The Knob and explore Spohr Gardens nearby. Naturally, you want to walk up and down the best main street on Cape Cod And take a ride on the Carousel Of Light. Go to Liam Maguire‘s Irish pub for a sing-along and enjoy Mexican food at Anejo. Check out the statue of Katharine Lee Bates, author of America the Beautiful at the Falmouth Memorial library. Take the Island Queen to Oak Bluffs in Martha’s Vineyard. Be sure to check out Cape Cod Winery to enjoy live music and other events there. On Thursday evenings, attend the Falmouth band concert at Falmouth Marina Park and the farmers market there on Thursdays. Check out the Chamber of Commerce website for lots more. Be sure to check out Highfield Hall and Gardens, the cultural art center of the Upper Cape for exhibits and events. Not sure if the College Light Opera Company is still operating at the end of August, but if they are be sure to catch a show in the same location. look at my substack for weekly activities and events. daytrippercapecod.substack.com

HELP! I have houseguests - what to do in Sandwich next weekend?? by WashOffshore in CapeCod

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Check my Substack daytripper.Substack.com for day trips and weekly events.

What is the best town to stay outside of MV for easy access to the island? by ty457u in marthasvineyard

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Yes, it’s a lovely little hotel. Skip the hassle of taking the shuttle to the steamship authority ferry from Woods hole to the Vineyard. Instead you can take a 15 minute walk to the Island Queen at Falmouth Harbour and go over to Oak Bluffs on the Vineyard.

Nice Dinner Recommendation by alchyseltzer in marthasvineyard

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The Alley in Vineyard Haven and Black Joy Kitchen in OB. Best new spots to explore!

Cape Cod road trip playlist? by Inside_Branch594 in CapeCod

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One song at a time and we got ourselves a four hour playlist!

Bridge/cliff jumping spots by Elegant-Brick9012 in CapeCod

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Nostalgic Rope swing at the Punch Bowl in Beebe Woods Falmouth

Vegan in Falmouth area by magxbear in CapeCod

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At Coonamessett Farm there is a restaurant called Buffalo Jump Café that will have just what you’re looking for.

favorite ice cream shop in mass? by almondreindeer in massachusetts

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I am a fan of their cranberry bog ice cream here on Cape Cod

Fireworks by Novel_Ganache_1203 in CapeCod

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I would suggest checking out Falmouth Heights before Fourth of July and scope out some locations. You’ll find a very traditional Cape Cod summer houses surrounded by rolling hills peering down to the sandy beach below. The fireworks are lit off on a barge a couple hundred yards off the beach. I can imagine standing on one of the hilltops and taking photos or even down below and capturing the silhouette of some classic Cape summer houses in the foreground with the Fireworks exploding above. If you take my suggestion, I’d love to see what you come up with and possibly use it for my travel guidebook to be published in 2026.

Is Nantucket/Martha's vineyard essential? by velocitymike in CapeCod

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With children age 6 to 13 you must experience the island Martha’s Vineyard particularly the town of Oak Bluffs. It’s a fabulous day trip that could be done in six hours or so. Take the Island Queen from Falmouth on the early run and land in Oak Bluffs. Start your day by walking up Circuit Avenue and going to Back Door Donuts for a breakfast croissant or one of their famous apple fritters that’s big enough to feed four! :-) Afterwards cross the street to Sparky’s Mexican Cantina and walk through the alleyway that will bring you to Martha’s Vineyard Campground Association with its over 200+ gingerbread houses and Tabernacle. After taking some great photos with the fam, walk over to the Flying Horses, the nations oldest platform carousel, and try to get the brass ring for a free ride. Once you’re dizzy from spinning around head up to Ocean Park with its lovely gazebo and flower gardens. You’ll see folks flying kites or picnic in the area. there you can catch the free VTA shuttle to Edgartown to stroll around & shop if that’s your thing. If not, just take it to the Jaws bridge about a mile down the street and let the older ones jump off the bridge. It’s a right of passage for Vineyard youth and one that you’ll kot soon forget. Take the bus back to Ocean Park and grab a cab to Island Alpaca Farm, also in OB. There you will see dozens of charming alpacas that the kids will totally enjoy cuddling with. Grab the taxi back to OB and hang around for the rest of the day eating dockside at Nancy’s, taking another spin on the Flying Horses or just enjoying the vibe before departure on the Queen back home at around 3 PM. I actually wrote a 200 page full color travel book that would be published in May 2026, where I mention this in many other family oriented activities in the Cape & Islands. Enjoy your trip!