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Falmouth, MA, USA

Falmouth

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Falmouth

Welcome to Falmouth, the charming coastal town on Cape Cod! Explore pristine beaches, quaint shops, and delicious seafood restaurants. Don't miss a visit to the iconic Nobska Lighthouse or a ferry ride to Martha's Vineyard. With its laid-back vibe and picturesque scenery, Falmouth is the perfect New England getaway for beach lovers and history buffs alike.

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Outdoor4.8/5

The Knob

Perched on a hill overlooking the picturesque Falmouth Harbor, The Knob is a hidden gem in Cape Cod. A short hike through sandy trails leads to stunning views of Martha's Vineyard. Perfect for a sunset picnic or a leisurely stroll, this spot is a must-visit for any traveler exploring the charming town of Falmouth.

Landmark4.6/5

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Ocean Science Discovery Center

The Ocean Science Discovery Center at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution invites visitors to explore marine science through engaging exhibits, hands-on activities, and a captivating store, making it an iconic destination for ocean enthusiasts.

Culture4.7/5

Falmouth Historical Society

Eat$$$4.5/5

Añejo Mexican Bistro

Step into a vibrant fiesta at Añejo Mexican Bistro on Main St. in Falmouth. Get your taste buds dancing with mouthwatering tacos, fresh guacamole, and zesty margaritas. The lively atmosphere and colorful décor transport you straight to Mexico, making it a must-visit on your culinary journey through Falmouth. Olé!

Landmark4.7/5

Nobska Lighthouse

Located in Falmouth, Massachusetts, Nobska Lighthouse stands tall at 87 feet, providing an epic view of the ocean and Martha's Vineyard. Its charming red and white stripes make it the most Instagrammable spot in town. Just a quick climb up the spiral staircase to the top, and you'll be treated to panoramic vistas that will leave you breathless. Don't forget to snap a selfie!

Eat$$$4.6/5

Pie in the Sky Bakery & Cafe

Nestled in the charming village of Woods Hole, Pie in the Sky Bakery & Cafe tempts travelers with its heavenly pastries and artisan bread. This cozy gem offers a delightful menu of sandwiches and sumptuous treats, perfect for a seaside snack. Don’t forget to savor their famed coffee blends — a splendid pick-me-up before your next adventure!

Eat$$$$4.5/5

The Glass Onion

Eat$$$4.4/5

Quarterdeck

Eat$$4.5/5

Liam Maguire's Irish Pub

Eat$$4.4/5

La Cucina Sul Mare

Cafe4.2/5

The Black Dog Heights Cafe

Cafe$$4.7/5

Coffee Obsession

Eat$$4.6/5

Jack In the Beanstalk

Eat$$4.6/5

Moonakis Cafe

Stays

Stay4.6/5

Inn on the Sound at Falmouth

Nestled on the shores of Falmouth, Inn on the Sound offers stunning ocean views and cozy accommodations. Just steps away from the beach, this charming inn is the perfect spot for a relaxing coastal getaway. With comfortable rooms and friendly staff, you'll feel right at home during your stay on Cape Cod.

Stay4.6/5

Falmouth Heights Motor Lodge

Stay4.55/5

Red Horse Inn

Stay4.5/5

Palmer House Inn

Nestled in charming Falmouth, MA, Palmer House Inn is a cozy oasis for weary travelers. With period-style rooms and a delicious breakfast spread, this B&B is the perfect home base for exploring the Cape Cod area. Just a hop, skip, and jump away from beaches and downtown shops, it's the ideal spot for a quintessential New England getaway!

Stay4.45/5

Frederick William House

Frederick William House in Falmouth, MA, is an iconic blend of historic charm and coastal beauty, offering visitors a glimpse into the past while surrounded by stunning views of the Cape's scenic landscape.

Stay3.95/5

The Coonamessett

Nestled in charming Falmouth, The Coonamessett is a delightful retreat bursting with character! This cozy spot offers eclectic rooms and modern amenities, perfect for unwinding after a day of coastal adventures. With a scrumptious on-site dining option and proximity to beaches, trails, and the vibrant town center, your Cape Cod getaway just got a whole lot more exciting! 🌊✨

Stay2.5/5

ShoreWay Acres Inn & Cape Cod Lodging

Welcome to ShoreWay Acres Inn & Cape Cod Lodging, the ultimate getaway spot in Falmouth, MA! Unwind in our charming rooms, complete with cozy beds and picturesque views. Stroll along beautiful Shore St or take a short drive to the vibrant town center. With nearby beaches, delicious seafood, and endless outdoor adventures, your vacation dreams are about to come true!

Things To Do
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5/5

Electric Bike Tours on Martha Vineyard

Explore the beauty of Martha's Vineyard on an electric bike tour designed just for you. It offers unique experiences tailored to your interests: secluded beaches, historic farms, the iconic Gingerbread Houses, and more. Let us take you there. Choose 4-6 hour private tour, where every detail is curated to ensure you see a few of the island's gems: lighthouses, Downtown Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Chappaquiddick. Or call us and inquire about our 3-day Tour De L'ile for an in-depth adventure across the island's six towns. All tours include e-bike use, helmet, water, snacks, and admission to select attractions. - Explore top attractions like the Campground Cottages in Oak Bluffs and Chappaquiddick Island. - Private tours available for groups up to six riders, ensuring a personalized experience. If you have more riders, give us call a week in advance and we will try to accommodate you.

$200.00
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5/5

Self Guided Walking Tour of Oak Bluffs Marthas Vineyard

Unearth the charm of Oak Bluffs on this self-guided walking tour, where the rich history and vibrant culture of this New England seaside town come alive. Wander among whimsical gingerbread cottages, enjoy stunning harbor views, and learn how this area evolved from a Methodist camp meeting site to a celebrated resort. This tour highlights the unique blend of architecture, community spirit, and African American heritage that defines Oak Bluffs, making it a delightful exploration of summer memories and local stories. — Discover the distinctive Victorian architecture and intricate cottages — Explore the historical significance of Oak Bluffs as a cultural hub — Enjoy scenic ocean views and shaded park paths during your stroll — Perfect for history buffs and those seeking a unique coastal experience

$9.99
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4.7/5
12 h

Boston: Martha's Vineyard ICONIC Small Group Day Escape w/Ferry

Leave Boston behind and set out on a full-day journey to Martha's Vineyard, one of New England's most beloved islands. This experience blends a scenic ferry crossing, historic seaside villages, and the laid-back charm of island life. Board the Island Queen ferry in Falmouth and cruise across Nantucket Sound to Oak Bluffs, where colorful gingerbread cottages surround the historic Tabernacle at the Martha's Vineyard Camp Meeting Association. Enjoy time to explore the island's most iconic spots, with an optional sightseeing bus tour covering the Flying Horses Carousel, the refined harbor town of Edgartown, Gay Head Light atop the dramatic Aquinnah cliffs, and Nobska Point Lighthouse. Return via the Steamship Authority ferry from Woods Hole, rounding out a full day of coastal views, ocean breezes, and authentic New England island character.

$108.00
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4.6/5
3 h

Best of Martha's Vineyard 3 hour Full-Island Tour

Perfect tour to see all six towns on Martha's Vineyard in 3 hours, and to stop and get out to see the the beautiful seaport of Menemsha and the cliffs in Aquinnah. Customers will be engaged by great, "five star" local guides providing narration about the history, culture, celebrities, lighthouses, beaches, Jaws, gingerbread cottages, whaling captain's homes, and much more. Conducted in very nice, comfortable, air-conditioned, high top Ford Transit vans with large windows.

$65.00
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4.6/5
3 h

#1 Best 3hr Martha's Vineyard shared Island Tour from Oak Bluffs

Experience our famous 3-hour full Island tour for a budget friendly rate! Our tour drivers - native Islanders & long-time "wash-a-shores" have years of tour driving experience and the best reviews to show it! This 3-hour tour will introduce you to our 100 square mile island by giving you the history, both past and present, of our 6 unique towns. In all, 2 ½ hours of the tour is narrated, and you'll have a stop at the beautiful Cliffs of Aquinnah. Top highlights on this tour include Oak Bluffs, Edgartown, Vineyard Haven, Aquinnah, West Tisbury, Chilmark, and Menemsha. So join us in our comfortable air-conditioned vans & get ready to make memories for a lifetime - your Martha's Vineyard tour! (Children under 10 excluded from this tour.)

$70.00
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4.5/5
12 h

Boston to Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour

We are proud to offer Boston's ORIGINAL Martha's Vineyard Day trip. Since 2011 we have been Boston's #1 day trip service to the island. Our professional guides, approved Boston Hotel pickups and newer air-conditioned mini-coaches will help provide you with the personalized passenger experience that our guests truly deserve. Transportation to the island has never been this easy! You will also receive complimentary snacks, bottled water, island guidebooks and a discount card with some island perks! Once on the island, explore on your own or upgrade with our 3 hour fully narrated island tour. Let us help you Discover Martha's Vineyard!

$129.00
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4.1/5
3 h

Martha Vineyard Bus Tour

Please Note: During the summer of 2026, our family experienced a devastating medical emergency involving multiple immediate family members. A small number of tours were canceled on very short notice while we handled those circumstances. We sincerely apologize to those affected and are deeply grateful for the kindness and understanding shown by so many guests during this incredibly difficult time. We are, the only ones have four stops to get off the bus. We also offer a lot of amenities that no other tour offers. The tours keep you fully engaged and all we require is for you to be curious! We will not disappoint, what makes us entirely different is that we have a screen at the front of the bus that shows what certain sites looked like in the days of yore. The All Island Bus Tour takes you on an adventure you will never forget. Capture the beautiful vistas, the quaint little cottages, the amazing clay cliffs and everything in between.

$75.00
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3.2/5

Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard Audio Tour

Knockabout Travel takes you to Martha's Vineyard, with this self-paced audio tour of the most popular town on the island. Discover the origin story of how Oak Bluffs developed from its humble beginnings as a religious camp into a summer destination for business moguls, celebrities, and US Presidents. On the tour, we discuss the development of the Martha's Vineyard Camp Meeting Association, home to the "campground" and the famed gingerbread cottages. Learn how the area around Ocean Park and Circuit Avenue was developed with tourism in mind, and how that conflicted with the original Methodist campers. Along the route, you will be introduced to some of the finer points and lesser-known history of the town, as well as places to grab lunch or a drink. The tour is GPS guided with turn-by-turn directions and audio tracks that play automatically at the right time and place so you're free to simply enjoy the tour.

$12.99
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Discovering Oak Bluffs: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Discover how a small religious summer camp transformed into one of Martha’s Vineyard’s most popular island destinations on this walking tour through the town of Oak Bluffs. Starting in Ocean Park, you’ll follow the coast to Inkwell Beach before heading into the heart of the town. Along the way, you’ll hear its history and find out what makes this island paradise so alluring to everyone from the rich and famous, to curious Cape Cod vacationers that come for a day. Around Trinity Park, you’ll see Martha’s Vineyard Camp Meeting Association, its cottage museum, and the Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs which is a place of worship. After heading down Circuit Avenue, where I’ll show you the town’s famous Flying Horses Carousel, our tour will come to an end at the harbor. Whether you’re on the island for only a day, or calling Martha’s Vineyard home for the season, this tour is for anyone who wants to dig into Oak Bluffs’ past and enjoy its present.

$11.99
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5/5
4 h

Private Guided Night Photography Tours on Cape Cod (for one photographer.)

One of the best times to see and and experience Cape Cod is after dark when the landscape is lit by starlight or moonlight. These times also give you the opportunity to visit and travel between destinations during hours that many people are asleep making these places quiet and serene. This tour is available for all experience levels. Night photography is a fantastic way to capture popular or "over shot" subjects in new ways. We'll use long exposure techniques and flashlights to create an immersive art experience. If you've never visited the Cape Cod area and are unsure of where the best subjects are, this tour ensures you get the best locations based on the sky conditions available. Choose between a moonlight or starlight(Milky Way) tour! Contact me for the date range you are available for more information on moon phase and sky information. Please contact me for availability before booking.

$425.00
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5/5
2 h

Marthas Vineyard Luxury Tour (2hrs)

Offering private tours of beautiful Marthas' Vineyard Island specifically for small groups of people (5 max) looking for a truly unique experience. Relax and enjoy this narrated tour as we drive along the scenic coast, stop for photos, talk about famous people, learn about local history, all while passing through the 3 down-island towns. For those travelers coming over for the day with limited time, who would like to see the down Island towns, this is the perfect tour.

$550.00
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5/5
1 h 30 mins

eFoil Lessons on Cape Cod

Entering the 5th year of operation, we are the Cape’s top destination for eFoiling. Whether you are a total beginner or an experienced boarder, we provide a safe, exhilarating path to flying. Why Fly With Us? Certified Expertise: We are the only registered Lift and Fliteboard affiliate on mainland Cape Cod. You are learning on the world’s best equipment from instructors who know the tech inside and out. Value: We pride ourselves on offering the most competitive rates in our area. Get an excellent experience for much less than other affiliate schools. Travel Lessons: Can’t make it to our Barnstable or Provincetown hubs? We offer Travel Lessons and Events, bringing the boards, the gear, and the expertise directly to your private beach or waterfront home. Discounted Buying: As a professional partner for both Lift and Fliteboard, we offer the clients exclusive discounts on new and used eFoils.

$210.00
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5/5
4 h

Martha's Vineyard Private 4 hour Tour for groups up to 6 people

Enjoy your Martha's Vineyard Private 4-Hour Tour - experience the full Island tour with a few added stops. For example, you might include a stop for lunch, or at scenic areas along the way for some photos, maybe a stop by an art gallery, farm stand, or beach. • Include a stop (or two) to shop in Edgartown, Vineyard Haven • Is Chappaquiddick on your ‘bucket list”? We can definitely include this in your tour. (please note that, depending on traffic for the Chappy ferry, a Chappy tour may take about to 2 hours…and you always have the option to extend your tour beyond 4 hours)Cost of ferry for van & passengers not included. • Experience a Martha’s Vineyard sunset – possibilities include: Menemsha, Cliffs of Aquinnah, West Chop beach or East Chop Light! Let us help you Customize can make your tour and make it special just for you

$700.00
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5/5

Boston Haunted History Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Traverse Boston’s oldest neighborhoods and hear about the lost souls still trapped within—from the poor, perpetually burning victims of a gas explosion in Boylston Station to a spectral woman in the Boston Common who tries to convince children to follow her into the dark. Walk through uneasy graveyards where the bodies have been moved, dug up, or lost altogether, and learn the stories of their unquiet dead. After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

$14.99
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4.9/5
2 h

Cape Cod Explorer Tour

RideAway Adventures has been awarded the best tours on Cape Cod 12 years in a row. We have the only fully ACA certified guide staff on Cape Cod. Our tours are small and intimate so that it is a fun and unique experience for every participant. Our equipment is always top of the line and this area is perfect for all levels of kayakers. RideAway Adventures is the highest rated outdoor company on Cape Cod and we are committed to creating ocean ambassadors through education and active environmental awareness.

$80.00
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4.9/5
3 h

#1 Best Martha's Vineyard Private Tours for up to 6 people

This private tour for up to 6ppl will introduce the history of our 6 unique towns! Oak Bluffs, a Victorian seaside, built around the Methodist campgrounds with its beautiful open air tabernacle and the Victorian gingerbread cottages once used for summer revival meetings,and the Flying Horse Carousel. Edgartown's stately white Greek Revival houses, The Old Whaling Church, the Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse, the historic Harborview Hotel. Vineyard Haven, the entry port to Martha’s Vineyard The scenic up-island country-side, historic farming towns of West Tisbury and Chilmark, a 15-min stop in Menemsha an Idyllic fishing The multi-colored clay cliffs of Aquinnah (Gay Head), with its impressive lighthouse where you will have an opportunity to get out take pictures and stretch your legs. island is so diverse, glimpse century old stone walls, The Atlantic shoreline, grazing livestock, rolling hills and historic homesteads. You well go over the bridge used in the filming of the movie Jaws!

$550.00
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4.9/5
3 h

Private, Guided Sightseeing Tour of Marthas Vineyard Island(3hrs)

-Offering private tours of beautiful Marthas' Vineyard Island specifically for small groups of people (5 max) looking for a truly unique experience. -Relax and enjoy this narrated tour as we drive along the scenic coast, stop for photos, talk about famous people, learn about local history, all while passing through the 6 island towns. -For those travelers coming over for the day with limited time, who would like to see the whole island, this is the perfect tour.

$650.00
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4.7/5
48 h

Massachusetts Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle: 10+ Tours

Get the full Massachusetts experience with this combo of walking and driving tours around Boston! You’ll find ten tours in one app - all highly entertaining, thoroughly researched and prepared by local guides. Self-Guided Tours are: 1- Boston Freedom Trail (Walking) 2- Harvard Square (Walking) 3- Boston Ghost (Walking) 4- Salem Witch Trials (Walking) 5- Boston Harborwalk (Walking) 6- Plymouth (Walking) 7- Cape Cod & Provincetown (Driving) 8- Cape Ann (Driving) 9- Battle of Lexington (Driving) 10- Martha’s Vineyard (Driving) This self-guided tour allows you to explore Boston’s historic wonders with maximum flexibility and value. After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

$49.99
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4.6/5
4 h

All New Shared Jaws tour Budget Friendly

What better way to experience Martha’s Vineyard – take a Jaws tour with us and you will have access to many of the films’ locations. You will hear many non-published stories about the filming, the actors, as well as being able to stop to take photos. The Jaws bridge is one of the top 5 attractions on the island. Jaws Factoids: - Although the movie is set in midsummer, producers began filming in early May 1974 to avoid an actors’ strike that was scheduled to begin July 1. - Jaws was marred with so many technical problems that the originally scheduled 55-65 day shoot ballooned into 159 days, not counting post-production. - Most highly anticipated movies were released around Christmastime, back then, but Spielberg took so long filming that the movie had a summer release date, which was traditionally reserved for low-end movies. - Townspeople of Martha’s Vineyard were paid $64 each for playing extras who ran across the beach and screamed during the shark attack scene.

$130.00
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4.5/5
13 h

Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour from Boston

We are a veteran owned coach service to Martha's Vineyard. Our ease of booking, convenient pickup and drop-off locations and comfortable, air-conditioned coach will provide you with a memorable experience. Enjoy a short ride from Boston to Woods Hole where you will board the Steamship Authority with no lines or waiting in a holding area. With us, you will have time to enjoy breakfast and coffee from a local cafe before boarding. As always, round-trip ferry tickets, snacks, water, island maps, discount food cards and commentary are all included. Island tour option; Unlike other tours, THIS IS NOT A SCHOOL BUS TOUR. A wonderful 3 hour, full island tour in one of our 14 passenger, air-conditioned, high-top vans is the best way to see the island. Tour goes through all 6 towns with stops along the way for pictures and restrooms. Our guides are the best in the business!

$130.00
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