A Day on the Town: Woods Hole Science Aquarium & More

What better way to make lasting memories than spending a day together on beautiful Cape Cod? With so much to do and see near Falmouth, we thought we’d make it easier to plan your perfect day by putting together this handy guide for a day out on the town. Filled with fun activities and interesting …

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Gay Head Light

Gay Head Light (Aquinnah) By Mary Moran In the late 18th century, the whaling industry was beginning to flourish for both Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket islands. Subsequently, traffic on the waters surrounding the islands began to rapidly increase. Also there was an increasing number of devastating shipwrecks on and around the waters of Nantucket Sound. In 1796, …

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Wings Neck Lighthouse

By Mary Moran The Wing’s Neck Lighthouse, located in Pocasset, a small village in Bourne, Massachusetts, is a beautiful historic structure that dates back to 1849. Although the grounds are not open to the public, one can catch a glimpse of the lighthouse from the water. The lighthouse and keeper’s house is now a rental property where …

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The Captain Edward Penniman House

Edward Penniman was a native of Eastham, Massachusetts. He was born in 1831 and at the age of eleven he began his sailing career. His ship’s voyage sailed to the treacherous waters of the Grand Banks. To this day the Grand Banks area is known as a plentiful fishing grounds. It is located off the …

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Daytrip to Plymouth, Massachusetts

Are you interested in learning the history of this great land? Do you want a fun filled interactive way to explore? If so, taking a daytrip to Plymouth, MA is a great way to spend an adventurous day outside learning about our great land’s past. Downtown Plymouth is less than a hour’s drive from the Palmer …

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Daytrip to Sandwich

By Mary Moran Photography by P. L. O’Connell When visiting the Cape, no matter what season, the town of Sandwich has something to offer for a day of fun that will excite the entire family. From the beaches to the museums, there are plenty of activities and learning experiences to explore in Sandwich. However, if …

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The Cahoon Museum of American Art

This charming museum is just 20 minutes drive from the Palmer House. ASHES TO ASHES  & DUST TO DUST March, 15 – May, 1 This exhibition will look at five exquisite potters found along the Cape’s historic roads. Ron Dean Diane Heart Denny Howard Kevin Nolan Gail Turner It will include visits to some of …

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Shining Sea Bikeway

Need a little activity on your Cape Cod holiday? The Palmer House Inn is right next to the Shining Sea Bikeway. Guests may borrow one of the bicycles from the Inn (first come basis). This winding bike path takes you passed beaches, ponds and marshes. One of my favorite trips is to ride to Woods Hole …

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May Cape Cod Travel Highlights

Here are a few of the events going on in Cape Cod this May that we are looking forward to. We hope you’ll travel to Cape Cod to enjoy them with us. MAY 15, 7pm-9pm, Cultural Center of Cape Cod, South Yarmouth Dr. Susan Larsen will detail the life and work of Edward Hopper with …

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Daytrip to the Cape Cod National Seashore

The Cape Cod National Seashore is a fantastic daytrip from the Inn. This US National Park is located on the very tip of Cape Cod and about an hour drive from Falmouth. Visitors from around the world come to this 44,000-acre seashore sanctuary to enjoy the pine woods, sparkling kettle ponds, pungent salt marches, expansive tidal …

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