Martha’s Vineyard Daytrip

A Daytrip to Martha’s Vineyard (Updated April 2012) Many guests who visit our Inn plan to spend a day exploring the beautiful island of Martha’s Vineyard. For your convenience, we sell the ferry tickets at our front desk. We also have maps of the island and Pat and Bill enjoy telling guests about the island’s history …

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Whale Watch on Cape Cod Bay

Provincetown’s Whale Watching Dolphin Fleet is reporting that the whales have returned and their numbers have tripled. The fleet will start running on April 11th. In our five years of innkeeping we haven’t had a guest return from a watch who said that he/she was disappointed. They report, not only seeing whales but seeing cows …

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Spohr Garden’s Daffodil Days – April 25 to May 2

April 25th – May 2nd are Daffodil Days. Falmouth’s charming Spohr Gardens are resplendent with spring blossoms. The gardens are a pleasent stroll or a short car ride from the inn. Also, our elegant Highfield Hall with its beautifully landscaped grounds and nature trails is open to the public starting April 1st. The Hall is …

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Sinfonietta by the Simon Sinfonetta March 28th

The music of Mozart’s “Serenata Notturan” for Strings & Timpani, DV 239; R. Strauss’ Horn Concerto No.2 in e flat; and Scubert’s symphony No. 6 in C Major, D. 589 by Scubert. James Mosher is horn soloist. A reception at Highfield Hall with the artists follows the concert. $35 and $10/students. For more information, call …

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The Pirate in the Attic

The Palmer House was built by Joseph Fish. Mr. Fish owned whaling ships. There is a legend in falmouth that a pirate was kept in chains in the attic of 81 Palmer Avenue. A guest has reported that she heard chains rattling on one cold October night and a housekeeper has reported seeing him on …

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