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Falmouth, MA — Woods Hole, Beaches, Ferries, and Cape Cod Charm

Set on the Upper Cape, Falmouth is Cape Cod’s second-largest town and the mainland gateway to Martha’s Vineyard. Come for the beaches and bike paths, stay for the history, marine science, and postcard sunsets at Nobska Light.

Why Falmouth 

Falmouth blends sandy Vineyard Sound beaches with Buzzards Bay salt marshes, seven distinct villages, and a deep maritime heritage. It’s also a world hub for ocean research thanks to Woods Hole’s institutions. Whether you’re planning a day trip or planting roots, this town delivers classic Cape Cod with a curious, coastal spirit.

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At a glance:

  • Founded: 1660 (incorporated 1686)

  • Population: around 32,500

  • Villages: Woods Hole, Falmouth Village, East Falmouth, North Falmouth, West Falmouth, Teaticket, Waquoit

  • Signature sights: Nobska Light, Shining Sea Bikeway, Waquoit Bay Reserve, ferries to Martha’s Vineyard

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