The Falmouth Road Race 2012

Sunday August 12th was the 40th running of the Annual Falmouth Road Race. Each year over ten thousand runners converge in the postage stamp sized village of Woods Hole to run this race. The race started in 1972. It was the brain child of a colorful local character by the  name of Tommy Leonard. Tommy, …

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Cape Cod & Islands Beer Week

May 12 -19, 2012 is Cape Cod and the Islands Beer Week. There will be special dinners and special prices on featured beers at all of Falmouth’ s fine pubs. Stay at our Cape Cod B&B and sample some of the finest beers that Cape Cod has to offer. Beer Week in Falmouth, Cape Cod Liam …

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Happy New Year 2012 to One and All from the Cape!

Happy New Year 2012 to one and all! It is a beautiful first day in Falmouth. The temperature is in the 60’s, the sun is shining brightly and the birds are singing in the trees. Let us hope that this is a sign of what 2012 has in store for us. I took a stroll …

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34th Annual Cape Cod Marathon Starts in Falmouth, October 29-30

Cape Cod Marathon Running Weekend This is known throughout the running community as one of the most scenically beautiful marathon routes on the east coast. The starting and finish lines are just a seven minute walk from the Palmer House Inn’s door step. “The Cape Cod Marathon takes its participants on a twenty-six mile loop …

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Birding the Cape

Fall is prime time for birdwatching in Falmouth. Salt marshes such as those in Sippewisset offer great viewing opportunities for birds such as egrets and great blue herons. The Cape is renowned for its open spaces and beautiful beaches and remains a prime destination for vacationers and weekend tourists. In addition the Cape is known …

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‘Tis the Season for Cranberries

Now that the long hot summer is over, the Cape is coming into what many consider its best time of year. This year’s Cranberry Harvest Festival will be held in October at the Coonamessett River Bogs. Come to the Palmer House to enjoy our cranberry nut muffins and cranberry sorbet. Not to mention our oatmeal …

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Martha’s Vineyard Sightseeing Busses

One of the most frequent day trips that our Palmer House guests take is a ferry ride to Martha’s Vineyard. For your convenience, we sell the tickets at the inn. After disembarking the ferry we recommend taking the tour bus to get an over view the island.   The sightseeing busses on the Vineyard run …

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The Flying Bridge Restaurant

An enjoyable evening with friends and delicious fresh Cape Cod seafood. Last week Bill and I went to the Flying Bridge with friends. We spent an enjoyable evening chatting and enjoying fresh delicious seafood. The Flying Bridge likes to boast that every seat is a water view and they are not exaggerating. The view of …

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Book & Author Event: McClintock in Falmouth June 11, 2011

Russell McClintock, Civil War historian and author of Lincoln and the Decision for War: The Northern Response to Secession, will talk about his award-winning book and sign copies at Falmouth Museums on the Green. Join Dr. McClintock as he discusses the political, strategic, and personal forces that lead Lincoln to the conclusion that deliberately maneuvering …

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