Recreation & Activities

Curlers on Ice

Curlers at Falmouth’s newly renovated club are rock stars. Take a collection of round, polished-granite stones outfitted with blue and red handles; add brooms with synthetic brush pads and carbon fiber handles stir in women and men wearing special sliding and gripper shoes; mix vigorously over ice for about two hours. There are the ingredients … 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

Off the Beaten Path

The brand-new “Gateway to the Greenway” is the latest stage in the Coonamessett River restoration. The Coonamessett River Greenway Heritage Trail has quickly become one of the most popular spots for appreciating the tranquil beauty of Falmouth. Set amid more than 500 acres, the 3.5-mile loop, spanning Coonamessett Pond and the Coonamessett River Conservation Lands. … Read more

Take a Walk on…

Falmouth’s Wild Side…break out your hiking shoes and explore Falmouth’s inland escapes. Get outdoors and walk, hike as a pastoral escape, Falmouth has it all, woods, water and ample wilderness. Take a brisk walk or a leisurely stroll in one of several inviting places in Falmouth, such as these five go-to scenic spots. Beebe Woods … Read more

Fly Fishing Safari

The excitement and serenity of fishing off a Falmouth beach are gifts not to be taken for granted. Read on to discover five of the best local beaches for light-tackle or fly fishing. In springtime and after Labor Day in Falmouth, days are shorter and ocean waters coolers. Therefore, you can expect beaches to be … Read more