Guidebook for Falmouth

Jonathan
Guidebook for Falmouth

Drinks & Nightlife

Cold beer, cocktails, pool tables and usually a cover band on weekends make this dive bar a fun place to go.
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Grumpy's Pub
29 Locust St
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Cold beer, cocktails, pool tables and usually a cover band on weekends make this dive bar a fun place to go.
Honestly, this is for a younger crowd than me.
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Falmouth Food Tour
56 Scranton Ave
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Honestly, this is for a younger crowd than me.
They have decent bar food - I usually stick to burgers or steak tips. On weekends, they have Irish music. Located conveniently on Main Street.
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Liam Maguire's Irish Pub
273 Main St
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They have decent bar food - I usually stick to burgers or steak tips. On weekends, they have Irish music. Located conveniently on Main Street.
This is walking distance from the cottage and the best view to get a drink. I think the food is average but the view is spectacular.
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Soprano’s Casino by the Sea
286 Grand Ave
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This is walking distance from the cottage and the best view to get a drink. I think the food is average but the view is spectacular.
Not far from the cottage, the food is decent and they have outdoor seating and an outdoor bar overlooking Falmouth Harbor. The view is kind of blocked by the boats in the racks. They usually have entertainment on weekend nights.
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The Boathouse at Pier 37
88 Scranton Ave
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Not far from the cottage, the food is decent and they have outdoor seating and an outdoor bar overlooking Falmouth Harbor. The view is kind of blocked by the boats in the racks. They usually have entertainment on weekend nights.

Parks & Nature

This lighthouse overlooks the ocean on the Falmouth Road Race route. It is very scenic. I recommend packing a cooler and walking across the street from the lighthouse and enjoying some adult beverages on the rocks overlooking Martha's Vineyard. It isn't too far to take bikes to from the cottage either.
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Nobska Point Lighthouse
233 Nobska Rd
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This lighthouse overlooks the ocean on the Falmouth Road Race route. It is very scenic. I recommend packing a cooler and walking across the street from the lighthouse and enjoying some adult beverages on the rocks overlooking Martha's Vineyard. It isn't too far to take bikes to from the cottage either.
This beach is located 3 houses and across the street from the cottage. It is very popular. This is a great place to watch the 4th of July Fireworks and it also the finish line to the Falmouth Road Race.
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Falmouth Heights Beach
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This beach is located 3 houses and across the street from the cottage. It is very popular. This is a great place to watch the 4th of July Fireworks and it also the finish line to the Falmouth Road Race.
Parking is tight (and probably $20 per day) at OSB but the beach is beautiful. You can also walk over to the SeaCrest and grab an adult beverage. There is a snack shack in the parking lot where you can grab hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken tenders, soda, water and ice cream.
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Old Silver Beach
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Parking is tight (and probably $20 per day) at OSB but the beach is beautiful. You can also walk over to the SeaCrest and grab an adult beverage. There is a snack shack in the parking lot where you can grab hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken tenders, soda, water and ice cream.
I would say a little less popular that Falmouth Heights or Old Silver but still a beautiful beach. If you want to try a couple of different options out, I would check it out, especially if I was just at Old Silver and couldn't get a parking spot.
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Chappaquoit Beach
Chapoquoit Rd
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I would say a little less popular that Falmouth Heights or Old Silver but still a beautiful beach. If you want to try a couple of different options out, I would check it out, especially if I was just at Old Silver and couldn't get a parking spot.
It is like two separate beaches. To the left, it is gorgeous at low tide. At high tide it is very rocky. To the right, there is a little inlet that kids like to ride their boogie boards on, catch crabs, minnows, etc. I think kids enjoy this one more than adults do.
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Wood Neck Beach
33 Woodneck Road
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It is like two separate beaches. To the left, it is gorgeous at low tide. At high tide it is very rocky. To the right, there is a little inlet that kids like to ride their boogie boards on, catch crabs, minnows, etc. I think kids enjoy this one more than adults do.
This is a popular spot to walk out to and check out in Woods Hole.
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The Knob
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This is a popular spot to walk out to and check out in Woods Hole.

Outdoor mall

Everything from movies, restaurants to clothing and gifts.
Everyone knows the famous logo....
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The Black Dog General Store
214 Main St
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Everyone knows the famous logo....
Everyone loves the little whale logo.
Vineyard Vines
21 Market St
Everyone loves the little whale logo.
Perfect place to buy souvenir t-shirts.
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Soft as a Grape
251 Main St
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Perfect place to buy souvenir t-shirts.
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Mashpee Commons
22 Steeple St
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Essentials

There is no Whole Foods around but this place has the feel of a mini-Whole Foods.
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Windfall Market
77 Scranton Ave
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There is no Whole Foods around but this place has the feel of a mini-Whole Foods.
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Shaw's
18 Sisson Rd
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Stop & Shop
20 Teaticket Hwy
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CVS
105 Davis Straits
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Forget something? I bet they have it here.
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Walmart
137 Teaticket Hwy
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Forget something? I bet they have it here.

Getting Around

Want to go to take the ferry to Martha's Vineyard? You can walk here from the cottage. They allow bikes (for a fee) but you can't bring your car over. Who needs a car on MV when they rent mo-peds? They also have public buses on the island.
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Island Queen Ferry, Falmouth station
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Want to go to take the ferry to Martha's Vineyard? You can walk here from the cottage. They allow bikes (for a fee) but you can't bring your car over. Who needs a car on MV when they rent mo-peds? They also have public buses on the island.
Want to go to the Vineyard and bring your car? This is the closest option. You need to make a reservation for your car though as there is limited space for vehicles.
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Steamship Authority Ferry Docks, Woods Hole station
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Want to go to the Vineyard and bring your car? This is the closest option. You need to make a reservation for your car though as there is limited space for vehicles.
Want to enjoy the Shining Sea Bike Path from Falmouth to Woods Hole. Swing in here and they will take good care of you. You can walk here from the cottage.
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Holiday Cycles of Falmouth Heights
465 Grand Ave
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Want to enjoy the Shining Sea Bike Path from Falmouth to Woods Hole. Swing in here and they will take good care of you. You can walk here from the cottage.

Everything Else

Smitty's ice cream is a treat. I am pretty sure there are two locations but this is the one I always go to.
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Smitty's Homemade Ice Cream
326 E Falmouth Hwy
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Smitty's ice cream is a treat. I am pretty sure there are two locations but this is the one I always go to.
This DQ is ice cream only and the line is a mile long on weekends. It is window service only.
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Dairy Queen Store
829 Main St
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This DQ is ice cream only and the line is a mile long on weekends. It is window service only.
Candy and ice-cream on Main St. My son loves it here. They usually run a special in the fall on ice cream cones.
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Ghelfi's Candies of Cape Cod
228 Main St
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Candy and ice-cream on Main St. My son loves it here. They usually run a special in the fall on ice cream cones.
I haven't been, but one of our guests went and said it was fun. From their website: Cataumet Light Mini Golf: Ranked as one of the top five mini golf courses on Cape Cod. A completely redesigned mini-golf course that’s quiet and peaceful. Hear the rushing water cascading from our waterfalls, rivers and fountains while you test your skills thru eighteen holes of challenges in a fun background of boats, lobster traps and other nautical items. It’s competitive and great fun for the whole family. Hit the bell with coins at the paddle wheel pond and make a wish. Bumper Boats: YES! We have bumper boats too!! Race your boat in our bumper boat lake and get tangled up with other boaters. Watch out….there could be a collision!! Great outdoor summer fun for everyone!! Batting Cage: We have one of the only polyball (whiffle ball) cages in the area. The batting cage throws a softball size whiffle ball. The kids will love it! It’s challenging for adults too!! Insert a token and step up to the plate at Fenway Park. CRACK!! There goes a ball over the Green Monster! Home Run!! It’s a “Field of Dreams” right in the center of Cataumet. Speed Pitch: Are you a pitcher? Throw real baseballs at the target and the radar gun calculates your MPH speed. How fast is your Fastball? Kiddie Rides: We have an assortment of kiddie rides for the little ones.
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Cataumet Crossing Light Mini Golf
1370 MA-28A
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I haven't been, but one of our guests went and said it was fun. From their website: Cataumet Light Mini Golf: Ranked as one of the top five mini golf courses on Cape Cod. A completely redesigned mini-golf course that’s quiet and peaceful. Hear the rushing water cascading from our waterfalls, rivers and fountains while you test your skills thru eighteen holes of challenges in a fun background of boats, lobster traps and other nautical items. It’s competitive and great fun for the whole family. Hit the bell with coins at the paddle wheel pond and make a wish. Bumper Boats: YES! We have bumper boats too!! Race your boat in our bumper boat lake and get tangled up with other boaters. Watch out….there could be a collision!! Great outdoor summer fun for everyone!! Batting Cage: We have one of the only polyball (whiffle ball) cages in the area. The batting cage throws a softball size whiffle ball. The kids will love it! It’s challenging for adults too!! Insert a token and step up to the plate at Fenway Park. CRACK!! There goes a ball over the Green Monster! Home Run!! It’s a “Field of Dreams” right in the center of Cataumet. Speed Pitch: Are you a pitcher? Throw real baseballs at the target and the radar gun calculates your MPH speed. How fast is your Fastball? Kiddie Rides: We have an assortment of kiddie rides for the little ones.
I have never been, but when it isn't sunny, people ask for suggestions. This or the one in Cataumet might be worth a try.
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Mashpee Mini Golf
44 Steeple St
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I have never been, but when it isn't sunny, people ask for suggestions. This or the one in Cataumet might be worth a try.

Restaurants

My favorite in Falmouth. Make sure you call weeks in advance for a reservation. No reservation? Try getting one of the limited spots at the bar. It is a little pricey, but the food is excellent.
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C Salt Wine Bar & Grille
75 Davis Straits
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My favorite in Falmouth. Make sure you call weeks in advance for a reservation. No reservation? Try getting one of the limited spots at the bar. It is a little pricey, but the food is excellent.
Decent Mexican with great drinks. I prefer it to Casa Vallarta.
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Anejo Mexican Bistro
188 Main St
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Decent Mexican with great drinks. I prefer it to Casa Vallarta.
A casual place where you order at the bar and they deliver your food to your table. Great tacos.
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Quicks Hole Taqueria
6 Luscombe Ave
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A casual place where you order at the bar and they deliver your food to your table. Great tacos.
Food is average, views are spectacular - walking distance from the cottage.
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Soprano’s Casino by the Sea
286 Grand Ave
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Food is average, views are spectacular - walking distance from the cottage.
Decent bar food, decent beer selection and walking distance from the cottage. They have live music on some weekend nights as well. I get take out and bring it to the beach for lunch.
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Shipwrecked
263 Grand Ave
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Decent bar food, decent beer selection and walking distance from the cottage. They have live music on some weekend nights as well. I get take out and bring it to the beach for lunch.
Located in scenic Woods Hole, right by the draw bridge, this place has fantastic food. Make a reservation on weekends. The street parking is tight on weekends as well.
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Water Street Kitchen
56 Water St
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Located in scenic Woods Hole, right by the draw bridge, this place has fantastic food. Make a reservation on weekends. The street parking is tight on weekends as well.
Awesome but a little pricey for breakfast. There is a reason the lines are long. The food is fantastic. I can never get in on weekends. It is on Route 28 heading toward Mashpee. It is about 10 minutes from the cottage. Cash only!
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Moonakis Cafe
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Awesome but a little pricey for breakfast. There is a reason the lines are long. The food is fantastic. I can never get in on weekends. It is on Route 28 heading toward Mashpee. It is about 10 minutes from the cottage. Cash only!
One of my breakfast favorites (here and Moonakis). It is nothing fancy but the food is good. They have a counter and a few tables. They also have loaves of Portuguese bread for sale. It is about a mile (a few minute bike ride) from the cottage to the restaurant that is behind the Dairy Queen. They are cash only.
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Mary Ellen's Portuguese Bakery
829 Main St
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One of my breakfast favorites (here and Moonakis). It is nothing fancy but the food is good. They have a counter and a few tables. They also have loaves of Portuguese bread for sale. It is about a mile (a few minute bike ride) from the cottage to the restaurant that is behind the Dairy Queen. They are cash only.
Looking for a place to watch the game and eat some wings? DJ's has a tv in each booth. They have a decent beer selection and the wings are good too.
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DJ's Famous Wings
874 Main St
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Looking for a place to watch the game and eat some wings? DJ's has a tv in each booth. They have a decent beer selection and the wings are good too.
BYOB on the water. What else do you want? You are on the Cape, they have clams and you can bring your own adult beveerages. It is located about 2 miles from the cottage on the other side of Falmouth Harbor.
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Jim's Clam Shack
227 Clinton Avenue
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BYOB on the water. What else do you want? You are on the Cape, they have clams and you can bring your own adult beveerages. It is located about 2 miles from the cottage on the other side of Falmouth Harbor.
Good food but you need a reservation. They are also only open Tues-Sat. When I have been, I was one of the younger people there and I am not that young!
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Josh's at Davisville
339 E Falmouth Hwy
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Good food but you need a reservation. They are also only open Tues-Sat. When I have been, I was one of the younger people there and I am not that young!
Great breakfast place. I would put it up there with Moonakis but a lot closer to Falmouth Heights.
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Crabapple's
553 Palmer Ave
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Great breakfast place. I would put it up there with Moonakis but a lot closer to Falmouth Heights.
Great pizza!
Peel Pizza Company
31 Teaticket Highway
Great pizza!