What are some things to do in the area?

Shining Sea Bikeway

Winding along the Vineyard Sound shoreline, the Shining Sea Bikeway is a 10-mile trail extending from Falmouth to Woods Hole to North Falmouth.

Island Queen Ferry

Getting to Martha’s Vineyard is half the fun when you sail aboard the Island Queen. Just 35-minutes to the Vineyard although you may wish it were longer.

Nobska Lighthouse

Nobska point is passed by a stream of ships crossing Vineyard Sound, Falmouth and borders the Elizabeth Islands to the north and south Vineyard Martha. Built-in 1828, this lighthouse protected boats cruising Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

Spohr Gardens

Enjoy a relaxing stroll through this tranquil six-acre woodland garden on Oyster Pond. Explore winding paths lined by azaleas, rhododendrons and daylilies.

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Visit the “WHOI’s” Exhibit Center to learn about the Institution's ocean science research and the vessels and tools developed by engineers and scientists for use in that research.

Coonamessett Farm

This 20-acre working farm and research center welcomes visitors to pick their own crops, visit and browse the farm stands, gift shop or enjoy a quiet lunch under a shady pavilion.

Cape Cod Winery

Run by the Orlandella family of San Sossio Baronia, Italy, since its founding in 1994, this winery uses European wine grape varieties chosen specifically for the local soil conditions.

The Knob

The path to The Knob in Falmouth features beaches on both sides. Though the beaches themselves aren’t long, well-marked trails through a 12-acre wooded area offer a nice hike leading out to this uniquely shaped area.

The Steamship Authority - Martha’s Vineyard

The Steamship Authority is the largest ferry service to the Islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket from Cape Cod. They offer the lowest fares and the most frequent daily departures for passengers, automobiles, groups and trucks.

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