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May 10th, 2013 by Trish Robinson
The Knob is one of the most scenic places in Falmouth to visit. It offers you a nature walk, a trip to the beach, and a relaxing day. The Knob is known for its rocky outpost, in which visitors can walk up steps to the top. Once you reach the top the view is breathtaking. The Knob is also perfectly placed in our beautiful town. It is an 8 minute drive from The Captain’s Manor Inn, or an approximate 30-40 minute walk. Riding your bike is also an option and would take about 15-20 minutes. The Knob is located close to downtown Falmouth, the Inn, and is also close to Woods Hole. Here is what your experience may look like:
The Knob’s very own harbor and beach.
A soft blue watered, inner harbor when you first walk to the entrance of the Knob, called Quissett Harbor. You can choose to walk the beach way which is a little rocky, but it gets you to the Knob, or the trails through the woods, which have stairs and are easily accessible.
The peaceful nature walk through the Knob leading to the beach.
If you decide to take the trails through the woods to get to the other beach and the Knob, you will experience a zen- like walk. The woods are filled with birds, trees, and other little critters. It is a great way to stay in touch with nature and experience living among animals in a whole new perspective. The scenic and picturesque trails seem as if they may have come from a story you heard as a child… a magical trail leading to a fantasy world, which in this case is completely accurate.
The Quissett Bay beach is one place where you can relax and soak up all Falmouth’s beaches have to offer you; Peace, quiet, sunshine, and the beach! Enjoy laying on the beach, reading a book, or taking a dip in the water. Whatever you decide to do the choices are endless!
The Knob’s very own beach with a great view of Quissett Bay.
Also from Quisset Bay beach you can see the Knob. At the top the view of the bay is breathtaking. So what are you waiting for? Book a room at The Captain’s Manor Inn and come see it all for yourself!
Tags: bed and breakfast, Cape Cod, Captain's Manor Inn, Falmouth, Ma, quisset bay, quisset bay beach, quisset harbor, scenic walks, the knob
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May 2nd, 2013 by Trish Robinson
A Plymouth day trip or 1/2 day trip is a popular excursion that many of our guests enjoy. Often guests will choose to explore Plymouth on their way to us in Cape Cod or on their way back to Boston’s Logan airport to travel home or even while traveling to Northern New England while on an extended vacation.
Plymouth Rock Portico
Visitors from around the country and around the world are drawn to Plymouth’s significant history. Colonial history started here when the Pilgrims arrived in 1620 and the Plymouth rock is one popular visitor attraction (most people remark….”I thought it would be much larger”).
Plymouth is proud to be home to a working harbor busy with fishing and lobster industries, shopping and restaurant venues, numerous ocean activities and of course Plymouth Plantation where you can relive the days of the pilgrims.
If you have a full day to enjoy Plymouth’s offerings, you can most likely fit in a whale watch on Capt. Johnson’s vessels along with various other activities.
Some of the most popular Plymouth activities are:
Pilgrim Hall Museum – This is America’s Oldest Museum. Here you can see items that came to America on the Mayflower.
Plymouth Plantation
Plimouth Plantation – Here history is brought to life in a fun and interactive setting. At Plymouth plantation and aboard Mayflower II guests enter a living re-creation of America’s past. The thatched roof homes, hand carved wooden furniture and simple, metal pots and tools have been authentically reproduced to set the scene of a 17th century Wampanoag home site. The Mayflower II is a full scale reproduction of the ship that crossed the Atlantic in 1620.
Mayflower Society Museum -across the street and around the corner from Plymouth Rock, the Mayflower Society Museum is in the heart of Plymouth’s historic district. It is on one of the five original roads laid out by the pilgrims for their colony. The property overlooks the harbor where a reproduction of the Mayflower is moored. The house was originally built in 1754 by Edward Winslow, who was the great-grandson of Gov. Winslow of Massachusetts and a Pilgrim descendent. An interesting bit of trivia is that Lydia Jackson married American poet Ralph Waldo Emerson in the East parlor of the house in 1835.
Mayflower Society Museum
Pilgrim Path Walking Tours- toward audio headsets and maps are available at the waterfront visitor information center for these walking tours. You would start at Plymouth Rock and winds through side streets on the matter. You will find homes and Museum celebrating Plymouth’s rich historic pass from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.
Village Landing Marketplace- located on Plymouth scenic waterfront hear it, you will’s have a true New England experience. There is a unique collection of specialty shops and restaurants that are locally owned and operated.
Captain John’s Whale Watch-Excursions to Stellwagen Bank, which is one of the primary feeding grounds for humpback whales, minke whales, humpback whales and dolphins, are part of this adventure.
Captain John Whale Watch
Tags: bed and breakfast, Cape Cod, captain john whale watch, Captain's Manor Inn, mayflower, mayflower II, Mayflower museum, mayflower society, pilgrim, pilgrim path walking tours, plimouth plantation, plymouth day trip, plymouth ma, plymouth rock, plymouth whale watch, village landing marketplace
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April 12th, 2013 by Trish Robinson
Ship’s Bell on Display at Spohr Gardens on Eel Pond in Falmouth
It’s April and Daffodil Days are upon a clear sign of springtime on the Cape! In Falmouth don’t miss a trip to Spohr Gardens. Less than five minutes away from our Captains Manor Inn, the garden’s five acres of grassy paths are planted with daffodils, scilla, jonquils, crocuses, and other spring bulbs. Azaleas and rhodendrons follow to round out the season. While beatiful any time of year, springtime is really when the gardens are in their glory. Spohr Gardens is a hidden local gem; a beautiful serene oasis just minutes from the ocean. Historic anchors, including one from the HMS Bounty, and a ship’s bell are displayed along the waterway. It’s a beautiful spot to share a picnic and a great place to take some scenic photos. Grab some coffee or a sandwich from our many Main Street restaurants for a restful picnic on OysterPond surrounded by nature and quiet. There is no charge for admission, though donations are accepted. Daffodil Days: April 20 and 27 10 am to 2 pm
Link to the Gardens: http://www.spohrgardens.org/daffodildays.
Spohr Gardens in Falmouth Ma
Spohr Gardens Ships Anchors line the Shores of serene Oyster Pond
Tags: accomodations, b&b, bed and breakfast, Cape Cod, Captain's Manor Inn, Daffodil Days, Daffodil Days Falmouth MA, Falmouth, Nature walk, oyster pond, picnic spots, spohr gardens
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April 9th, 2013 by Trish Robinson
A nice half day trip while staying at The Captain’s Manor Inn is exploring Woods Hole Village a mere 3 miles down the road. This quaint seaside village and is home to the internationally acclaimed Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute (nicknamed WHOI) and the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) which is an international center for research, education, and training in biology.
Take a leisurely walk or bike ride down the Shining Sea Bikeway or hop on the Falmouth SWOOSH trolley to travel the 3 miles to the Village. Enjoy a walk down Water Street for some window shopping or to check out the famous popovers at Pie in the Sky Bakery or the lobster tacos at Quicks Hole.
Some of must sees are:
Woods Hole Aquarium
Woods Hole Aquarium
Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
WHOI submarine
MBL’s Marine Resources Facility
Woods Hole Historical Museum
OceanQuest Discovery Cruise
Tags: Captain's Manor Inn, falmouth ma, mbl mariine resource facility, oceanquest, shining sea bikeway, woods hole, Woods Hole Aquarium, woods hole historical museum, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute
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April 2nd, 2013 by Trish Robinson
A special weekend full of activities and great food. We have partnered with Cotuit Cycyling Tours and Woods Hole Inn to create this special weekend with two leisurely bike tours. Booking is not available online as we have blocked the rooms for this event so please call to book
Shining Sea Bike Tour
your reservation 508-388-7336.
Itinerary:
June 14th
3-6:00pm Check-in to your Inn
5-7:00pm Wine and Cheese Reception
Evening on your Own
June 15th
8-9:00 Full Breakfast at your Inn
10:00 Falmouth Village Bike Tour Begins
12:00 Lunch
2:00 Cycling Tour Ends
3:00 Afternoon Refreshments at your Inn
6:00 Lobster Taco dinner at Quicks Hole restaurant
Evening on your Own
June 16th
8-9:00 Full Breakfast at your Inn and check out
9:30 Ferry from Woods Hole to Martha’s Vineyard
10:15 Arrive in Oaks Bluff and begin cycling tour
12:00 Lunch
2:30 Cycling Tour Ends & Ferry returns to Woods Hole*
*You can return later on your own if you so choose
An additional night accommodation for June 16th plus breakfast June 17th can be added to the package
Tags: accomodations, bed and breakfast, bike tour, Cape Cod, Captain's Manor Inn, cotuit cycling, Falmouth, ferry, lobster taco, martha's vineyard, quick's hole, weekend getaway, wine and cheese, woods hole inn
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March 26th, 2013 by Trish Robinson
Marine Biological Laboratory, Eel Pond Woods Hole
Woods Hole Model Boat Show Poster 2013
Remote-controlled sailboats will once again patrol the shores of Eel Pond in Woods Hole the weekend of April 13 and 14th. Hosted by the Woods Hole Historical Museum, this biennial event celebrates the science and artistry of model boat building. Historical representations of racing boats, yachts, tug boats, and military vessels are explained with displays, lectures, and hands-on activities. The Coast Guard will host an exhibit of US Coast Guard vessels, along with a presentation on the history of the Woods Hole Coast Guard.
Models range from a few inches to six feet and showcase the designs of boats and ships of all kinds. Five to six hundred model boat enthusiasts are expected to attend the event and the village of Woods Hole will graciously offer free parking for the weekend.
The American Model Yacht Association and the Vintage Model Yacht Group will be exhibiting throughout the village. Models and model kits will be available for sale during the event, and talks by expert modelers and scientists from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution will take place during the weekend. Admission is $12 per adult and $25.00 for families.
Visit the charming Woods Hole Community Hall and the old fire station, the Woods Hole Oceanographic Exhibit Center, the Woods Hole Public Library, and the Historical Museum. An easy walking tour of the village includes quaint shops and coffee houses as well as restaurants. All this is happening just a short ride down Woods Hole road from our inn! As part of your nautical weekend at the Captain’s Manor Inn, we will include a complimentary bottle of wine with your reservation. For more information on the event go to : Woods Hole Historical Museum Boat Show link
“There are good ships, and there are wood ships, the ships that sail the sea.”
“But the best ships are friendships, and may they always be.” Old Irish Saying
Tags: accomodations, American Model Yacht Association, bed and breakfast, boat show, Captain's Manor Inn, Falmouth, model boat, Model Boat show, Oceanographic Exhibit Center, Vintage Model Yacht Group, woods hole, Woods Hole Community Hall, woods hole historical museum
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March 20th, 2013 by Trish Robinson
Delicious, hot and crispy buffalo chicken wings at DJ’s Family Sports Pub on Main Street in Falmouth.
DJ’s Wings, Sports Bar,
Restaurant, Falmouth MA, Main Street Falmouth, Chicken Wings and Ribs, Casual Dining
DJ’s Wings is a welcome new addition to our restaurant choices in Falmouth. A true sports bar, with seven large flat screen tv’s and individual screens in the booths(!) on the sports-bar side to round out our viewing choices. The food was delivered crisp and hot; we tried both the medium-hot chicken wings and the barbequed ribs. Seats in the bar side were full; a great renovation on the site of an old favorite (the Hearth and Kettle was in this spot for years). If you are feeling competitive and like your wings hot, try the “Angry Wing Challenge”. You have to eat “10 wings from hell” in ten minutes and lick your fingers. If you win you get a T-shirt and your photo is posted on the “Wall of Flame.” You also get your wings for free. Lose and you pay $9.99 for the wings and a photo on the “Wall of Shame”.
The restaurant side of the bar is decorated in football style, painted green with yard-line markers. A great place for couples, families, and sports lovers, the menu is extensive and includes salads, wraps, and sandwiches as well as their famous wings and ribs. Local sports fans will love the atmosphere. Prices are reasonable; a sampler of wings and a sampler of ribs cost about $15.00.
DJ’s wings dining room complete with flat screens at every booth.
Tags: bed and breakfast, Cape Cod, Captain's Manor Inn, Casual Dining Falmouth MA, Dj's Wings, Falmouth, falmouth ma, Main Street Falmouth, Restaurant, Sports Bar, Wings and Ribs
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March 3rd, 2013 by Trish Robinson
Nantucket’s Brandt Point Lighthouse
The island of Nantucket is best known for two things. First, its long history of maritime pursuits and secondly it’s attraction for celebrities and tourists alike.
When staying at the Captain’s Manor Inn and planning for a day trip to the island of Nantucket, we recommend you start your day with a full breakfast at the Inn before heading over to Hyannis to catch the fast ferry to the island.
Nantucket is a unique island unto itself. It is only a small island at 3.5 x 14 miles at its widest points. The island only has one town aptly named Nantucket which is a National Landmark Historic District, with over 800 structures built pre1840. Other than downtown, basically Nantucket is made up of all beach.
You’ll feel transported as you walk the cobbled main road. The street was paved back in 1837, using cobblestones from Gloucester, Massachusetts. These very same cobblestones were used as ballast to stabilize ships cargoes back in the day.
Nantucket Main Street
Your day trip itinerary might look like this:
9:00 AM Breakfast at The Captain’s Manor Inn
9:45 AM Head off to Hyannis to catch the Steamship Authority’s Iyanough Fast Ferry to Nantucket.
11: AM The Ferry departs from Hyannis
12:00 PM The Ferry arrives in Nantucket
12:15 PM Make your first stop Nantucket’s Whaling Museum which was renovated in 2005. Do not miss the rooftop observation deck for a special view of Nantucket harbor.
1:15 PM Time for lunch at any number of wonderful restaurants. Some favorite’s of Captain’s Manor Inn guests are – Brotherhood of Thieves or Something Natural for outstanding sandwiches and treats at a reasonable price….Or for something a little more elegant and pricey try Company of the Cauldron or Oran Mor Bistro.
2:45 PM Now is a great time to walk off or bike off lunch. Enjoy all the little side road explorations off Main Street on your own OR head back to the Whaling Museum and join the Nantucket Historical Association guided 1+ hour walking tour OR take part in the Nantucket Bike Tours History Buff Tour.
5:00 PM A little treat might be in store at Petticoat Row Bakery known for exquisite baked goods.
5:150 PM A last minute walk to Brandt Point Lighthouse might be just the thing before boarding the ferry to head back to the mainland.
6:00 PM The ferry leaves Nantucket bound for Hyannis.
7:00 PM You dock in Hyannis and head back to Falmouth for dinner on Main Street.
Nantucket Harbor
Tags: Cape Cod, Cape Cod Day Trip, Captain's Manor Inn, day trip, Falmouth, Iyanough fast ferry, nantucket, Nantucket Harbor, steamship authority, Whaling Museum
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February 5th, 2013 by Trish Robinson
Cinco de Mayo is synonymous with spring. Even if you can’t be in Falmouth for May 5, 2013 you can still celebrate Mexican culture and food during May with our Cinco de Mayo package. Along with your simply elegant guestroom and breakfast, your Cinco de Mayo package stay at the Captain’s Manor Inn 
includes a welcome gift basket with such items as salsa, chips, margarita glasses, margarita mix and tequila and a $50 gift certificate for lunch or dinner at Anejo restaurant.
This is a favorite restaurant of many of our guests. See reviews such as the one below at Tripadvisor:
“I had never had lobster enchiladas before, but these were delicious and so different! The food was great, service was responsive and the atmosphere lively! I would definitely recommend dining here.”
Check availability for your May getaway by clicking on this symbol :
After selecting your room you can add the
“Cinco de Mayo Package” to your guestroom at check out.
Tags: anejo, bed and breakfast, Cape Cod, Captain's Manor Inn, Cinco de mayo, May getaway
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January 18th, 2013 by Trish Robinson
There’s something so appealing about visiting a lighthouse. It may be the magnificent scenery, or the history it represents, or simply the romance of the sea.
From the upper Cape just over the bridge, to the tip of the Cape in Provincetown there are countless lighthouses to be explored. Right in Falmouth, Cape Cod we have our very own Knobska’s lighthouse which is one of the most photographed lighthouses in New England. It has often been the site for a romantic proposal at sunset.
Scroll below the map and read about a suggested scenic lighthouse day trip.
A Day trip of lighthouse sightseeing could go like this:
After breakfast at the Captain’s Manor Inn drive down Mill Road to Surf Drive and take a right driving along the beautifully scenic Vineyard Sound until you reach Knobska Lighthouse. Feel free to park and explore. Free guided tours are available on certain dates during the year.
The Chatham Lighthouse at Sunset
After leaving Knobska Lighthouse we suggest you head down Rt 28 towards Chatham at the “elbow” of Cape Cod. Once in Chatham head down Main Street to the Lighthouse. This is an active lighthouse managed by the U.S. Coast Guard and was originally built in 1877.
Your next suggested lighthouse stop is in the town Eastham which is part of the National Seashore. Some fascinating history comes with Nauset Lighthouse. The lighthouse was originally built in 1887 and was in Chatham. It was moved from Chatham to Eastham in 1923 to replace what was known as the Three Sisters Lighthouses. Since that time the Three Sisters Lighthouses have been restored. A little trivia is that the Nauset lighthouse is the logo for the Cape Cod Chips company.
Race Point Lighthouse
After your visit to the Nauset seashore we suggest you head towards Provincetown at the tip of Cape Cod. There are three lighthouses in Provincetown. At this outermost tip you will find the Wood End and Longpoint Lighthouses which were built in 1872 and 1875 respectively. Race Point Lighthouse was the first lighthouse to be built at the end of the Cape in 1816. Of the three lighthouses only Race Point is opened to the public during the summer season.
Now it is time to head back to relax at the Inn and if you feel so inclined you may stop at one more lighthouse which is located in Truro. What makes this lighthouse really special is that it was the first lighthouse built in Cape Cod and it was ordered so by George Washington in 1797.
When you arrive back at The Captain’s Manor Inn it should be just in time to enjoy a glass of wine on the veranda before taking a stroll into Falmouth Village to enjoy dinner at one of our many wonderful restaurants.
Tags: Cape Cod, Cape Cod Day Trip, Captain's Manor Inn, chatham, Eastham, Knobska Lighthouse, lighthouse, Longpoint Lighthouse, National Seashore, Nauset, Nauset Lighthouse, provincetown, Race Point Lighthouse, Three SIsters LIghthouse
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