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 …
Read MoreNo trip to the Cape is complete with out a visit to Ben & Bill’s. The shop is located on Main Street on the corner of Walker Street. Their homemade ice cream comes in 30 flavors and there are 12 flavors of gelato. The cool green awning and inviting sidewalk tables and chairs welcome you …
Read MoreThe Truro Vineyards are ready for the harvest David Roberts Jr., Truro Vineyard’s wine maker is feeling good about this year’s harvest. They have had a great growing season. The vineyard is located just off Route 6A and is a pleasant day trip from the Palmer House. Three types of grapes are grown on …
Read MoreThe train travels, clickety clack, along the track at a soothing rhythm. The passing landscape includes swatches of the Cape’s unspoiled scenery such as cranberry bogs. woodlands, tranquil ponds and marshlands. Riding the rails is a unique way to see and experience the Cape. It harkens back to a bygone era when railroad transportation was king. …
Read MoreThe center is open from June 23-Oct. 24 from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily.Tours are held daily at 2:00 PM. The Center is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers. The reception areas surrounding the canal include picnic areas, a herring run and two bicycle trails. Visitors can watch large vessels navigate the canal …
Read MoreOn Sunday, August 22 th there will be a Family Festival at Highfield Hall from 11AM – 4PM. There will be a question & answer time with garden expert Paul Parent. Also, there will be produce and farm exhibitors and vendors. There will also be a Gadzukes! Zuccini Cook-off. The complete schedule can be found …
Read MoreStephen Connor spent happy summers in Falmouth as a child. Therefore, it is logical that when he decided to leave his Boston classical guitar workshop he settled in Falmouth’s Woods Hole. He makes instruments for world-class musicians like Angel Romero and Eliot Fisk. For more information about Stephen Connor, visit his website at www.connorguitars.com
Read MoreTo all of you car buffs, Falmouth is the place to be on Labor day weekend. Each year the Dream Cruise gets bigger. Last year we had over 400 cars that took part in the two-day event. The event includes an old fashion Cape Cod Lobster Bake on Saturday and a 20 mile scenic car cruise …
Read MoreThe Cape is a kayaker’s paradise. To push-off from shore and explore any of the fresh or salt waterways is to see Cape Cod in its essential nature. Always remember to pack water, a hat and sunscreen and plan ahead so the tides work with you. Two local kayak locations are: Cape Cod Kayak in nearby Cataumet …
Read MoreThe Palmer House has one dog friendly accomodation. The Henry David Thoreau Cottage is a stand alone three room cottage with its own deck and private garden. Falmouth has several scenic locations for dog walking. The Shining Sea Bike Path is a lovely 4 mile paved path that winds through bird santuaries, along sandy beaches and …
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