Of all Falmouth's beaches, none is finer than Old Silver Beach. This long, sandy stretch of beach attracts scores of college students, families and day-trippers from the city. A rock jetty, sandbars and tidal pools provide lots of fun diversions for kids. The parking lot often fills up on hot days, so plan on getting there early. Facilities include changing rooms and a snack bar. Parking costs $20 in summer.
Old Silver Beach
Cape Cod
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Saved from the wrecking ball in the 1990s and lovingly restored by the community, Highfield Hall dates from 1878 and was one of the early summer mansions…
2. Falmouth Museums on the Green
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Falmouth's quaint village green has an air of history about it – it's where members of the Colonial militia practiced in the 1700s and 19th-century sea…
3. Ashumet Holly Wildlife Sanctuary
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Surf Drive Beach, on Surf Dr within walking distance of Main St, has full facilities and a straight-on view of Martha's Vineyard. Parking costs $15 in…
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6. Woods Hole Science Aquarium
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7. WHOI Ocean Science Exhibit Center
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You'll gain insights into the work of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution at this museum, where interactive exhibits include a full-size model of the…
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Learn about the history and culture of some of the Cape's original inhabitants at the Mashpee Wampanoag Museum. It's a small space, with just a few…