February 22nd, 2020 by Corey A Edwards
Provincetown’s towering Pilgrim Monument commemorates the first landing site of the Mayflower with the tallest all-granite structure in the United States. It’s also home to the Provincetown Museum. There’s nothing quite like the view from atop the Pilgrim Monument on Provincetown’s waterfront. The 252 foot high tower, patterned after the Torre Del Mangia in Siena, […]
February 8th, 2020 by Corey A Edwards
Travel back in time to the 1620’s at one of the country’s most popular living history museums: Plimoth Plantation in Plymouth, MA! We’ve all heard the legends of the Pilgrims landing at Plymouth Rock and the first Thanksgiving. Now you can learn the real stories – and so much more – behind one of America’s […]
January 27th, 2020 by Corey A Edwards
Get an in-depth look at the 35th president of the United States, his family’s connection to Cape Cod, and their continuing political dynasty at the John F Kennedy Hyannis Museum. President John F Kennedy left a lasting legacy of global citizenship and public service. When he wasn’t on the world stage, however, more often than […]
December 27th, 2019 by Corey A Edwards
Are you fascinated by nature, curious about the animals and plants native to the Cape, or just looking for a fun way to kill some time? The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, located less than an hour away from our Falmouth Inn, ticks all these boxes and more with two fascinating floors of exhibits […]
December 16th, 2019 by Corey A Edwards
The Woods Hole Science Aquarium was established in 1875, making it the country’s first – and oldest – marine aquarium. The facility is home to more 140 marine species of marine animals, touch tanks, dry exhibits, and so much more. If you enjoy ocean science – or just looking at fascinating and colorful fish – […]
October 21st, 2019 by Corey A Edwards
Come see the fascinating, age-old art of glass blowing and pressing demonstrated before your very eyes at the Sandwich Glass Museum. You’d think that, with a name like Sandwich, the oldest town on Cape Cod might be famous for bread or sliced meats but no. The town’s historic claim to fame is glass manufacturing. Sandwich […]
May 11th, 2019 by Corey A Edwards
The start of the 2019 Cape Cod Baseball League season is just weeks away, on June 10th, and summer can’t be too far behind! Major League Baseball may not leap instantly to mind when you think of Cape Cod, but if you’re a fan, maybe it should. The Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL) has been […]
April 13th, 2019 by Corey A Edwards
Spring has sprung! Highfield Hall and Gardens Spring Open House is just around the corner and our Cape Cod Spring Getaway Package will make your Cape Cod adventures that much more enjoyable! If a Cape Cod getaway sounds like heaven to you then now is the time to act. Come and soak up the sun […]
March 24th, 2019 by Corey A Edwards
Heritage Museums & Gardens is one of the largest public gardens in New England – but that’s not all! It is also home to 3 galleries, a historic windmill and carousel, an antique car collection, adventure park, and so much more! Heritage Museums & Gardens, in Sandwich, MA, is a Cape Cod “must-visit.” We’ve mentioned […]
March 15th, 2019 by Corey A Edwards
Edward Gorey’s whimsical and often unsettling illustrations are famous the world over – but the Edward Gorey House Museum is right here in Cape Cod! Edward Gorey (1925 – 2000) is probably most famous for his work “The Gashlycrumb Tinies,” a dark abecedarian detailing the untimely (yet somehow amusing) rhymed ends of 26 children. The […]
October 26th, 2018 by Corey A Edwards
One of the most popular activities for visitors to Falmouth has to be taking a Martha’s Vineyard day-trip. And why not? It’s only a ferry-ride away! Martha’s Vineyard is known for its beaches, lighthouses, carpenter gothic cottages, shopping, seafood, breweries, sightseeing, and more. Historic harbor towns and farmland make up much of this longtime, New […]
October 15th, 2018 by Corey A Edwards
The Knob, in Woods Hole, MA, is always a popular attraction. This unique, little peninsula offers a trails, beaches, birding, wildlife, and panoramic views of both Quissett Harbor and Buzzards Bay. If a person were to make a list of Cape Cod’s most iconic views, The Knob would have to be right there near the […]