Falmouth’s Ben & Bill’s Chocolate Emporium

No 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 …

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Falmouth’s Museums on the Green

Our museums  are just a few steps from our inn’s front door. www.museumsonthegreen.org They overlook the picturesque Village Green which was designed in 1749 and was originally used as common land for grazing. Members of the Colonial militia practiced on the green before going to serve in the American Revolutionary War. The stately homes built …

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Katherine Lee Bates

Before she was 12 the “America the Beautiful” author, Katherine Lee Bates, wrote her last will and testament.   Deeply affected by the death of her father shortly after her birth, She believed in leaving nothing to chance. She bequeathed all her worldly possessions, including her dolls and toys,to a close friend with the hope that she …

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Glories of the Garden

On 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 …

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Stephen Connor’s Guitars of Falmouth

Stephen 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

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Holiday By the Sea Dream Cruise

To 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 …

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Kayak the Cape

The 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 …

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Bring Back the Animals, Exhibit

This is an exhibit of Native American Artists. It is presented by the Clark Gallery at Highfield Hall in Falmouth. Curated by Mashpee artist/musician Ej Mills Brennan, the exhibit is presented under the auspices of the Native Arts Invitational, Northeast Woodland: Interpretations. In addition to her own multimedia works, Bremman will feature art work of Native American …

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Having Fun With Your Dog in Falmouth

The 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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Falmouth, Cape Cod Beach Review 2010

Cape Cod is home to many of New England’s finest beaches and Falmouth claims an assortment to meet everyone’s needs. Old Silver Beach – With its beautiful Cape Cod white sand…  this beach gets points for being the most beautiful beach in town. This public beach*  has concessions, change rooms, showers and toilets. Surf Beach …

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