Recreation & Activities

On the Water

Where the shoreline unfolds from Nashon to Cuttyhunk to the Vineyard, a guide to discovering the beauty all around. There’s a moment—usually about ten minutes after pulling away from the dock—when Falmouth suddenly becomes bigger than it looks from land. The coastline stretches out like a long, lazy sweep of greens and grays, the air … Read more

Falmouth Gets Fit

Five local businesses bring their A game to the Falmouth fitness scene. Falmouth, is a haven for fitness enthusiasts, offers more than running the Falmouth Road Race and cycling down the Shining Sea Bikeway. Falmouth gets fit as it boasts a vibrant indoor fitness scene, with offerings for a diverse range of interests and fitness … Read more

A Round and a Round of Golf, We Go!

Falmouth’s six golf courses have something for everyone. “Golf is a good walk spoiled.” This witty quip is often attributed to Mark Twain. If so, he probably never teed off in Falmouth, which boasts six excellent courses offering variety and challenges to suit every player. Four of the courses are open to the public—Paul Harney, … Read more

A Path to Happiness on the Shining Sea Bikeway

Whether your’re cycling, running, rollerblading, walking or cross-country skiing, you’ll discover virtually every aspect of Falmouth’s character and culture on the Shining Sea Bikeway, all on your own time. Bucolic Bourne Farm harkens back to Falmouth’s agricultural history, with its rustic stone walls, and woodlands, trails, and orchards. There’s nothing like summer on Cape Cod, … Read more