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The City
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The city of Falmouth is brimming with history. It is home to 10 historical sites on the United States National Register–Bourne Farm, Nobska Lighthouse, Poor House and Methodist Cemetery, Josiah Tobey House, Teaticket School, Falmouth Pumping Station, Elnathan Nye House, Lawrence Academy, Woods Hole School, and Central Fire Station. Thus, visitors to Falmouth receive a detailed look at this city centuries ago. Although its population is only 35,000, Falmouth is the second-largest town on Cape and is comprised of the eight villages of Falmouth Village, East Falmouth, Hatchville, North Falmouth, Teaticket, Waquoit, West Falmouth, and Woods Hole.
After railroad service was established in the XIX century, Falmouth also shared a deep connection with Boston and Cape Cod. This is also when Falmouth began to experience an upward tick in its own population and to see more and more travelers visiting the town for recreation as well as business. Today, tourism is a vital component of this seaside town as well as the entire Cape, which combines all of the charm and history of a New England vacation with the sunny skies, salty air, and sandy shores of a relaxing beach getaway.
In addition to a plethora of outdoor activities, such as fishing, boating, and biking, Falmouth is also a major scientific and cultural asset to the Cape. Major cultural attractions in Falmouth include the College Light Opera Company, the Falmouth Art Center, and the annual Woods Hole Film Festival. The village of Woods Hole is also home to major marine science institutions, such as the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, the Marine Biological Laboratory, the Woods Hole Research Center, and the National Marine Fisheries Museum. It is also the location of the ferry port that carries passengers back and forth from Martha's Vineyard.
There is all of this and more to experience in Falmouth. Because of its moderate size, there is more to do year-round. Even when the weather gets cold, you can still enjoy dining at some of the area's popular eateries, shopping at the unique boutiques, perusing the local art galleries, and learning about the history of this eclectic seaside town.
After railroad service was established in the XIX century, Falmouth also shared a deep connection with Boston and Cape Cod. This is also when Falmouth began to experience an upward tick in its own population and to see more and more travelers visiting the town for recreation as well as business. Today, tourism is a vital component of this seaside town as well as the entire Cape, which combines all of the charm and history of a New England vacation with the sunny skies, salty air, and sandy shores of a relaxing beach getaway.
In addition to a plethora of outdoor activities, such as fishing, boating, and biking, Falmouth is also a major scientific and cultural asset to the Cape. Major cultural attractions in Falmouth include the College Light Opera Company, the Falmouth Art Center, and the annual Woods Hole Film Festival. The village of Woods Hole is also home to major marine science institutions, such as the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, the Marine Biological Laboratory, the Woods Hole Research Center, and the National Marine Fisheries Museum. It is also the location of the ferry port that carries passengers back and forth from Martha's Vineyard.
There is all of this and more to experience in Falmouth. Because of its moderate size, there is more to do year-round. Even when the weather gets cold, you can still enjoy dining at some of the area's popular eateries, shopping at the unique boutiques, perusing the local art galleries, and learning about the history of this eclectic seaside town.