Travel Lens
Lighthouses, bike paths and sunset beaches make Falmouth an easy Cape Cod getaway.
Established in 1826, this 42-foot tower overlooks the meeting of Buzzards Bay, Nantucket Sound and Vineyard Sound. It is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Bike, hike or rollerblade this 10.7-mile former rail trail, which ends at the ferry terminal in Woods Hole.
Visitors praise this beach for its clean sand and clear water. It is a relaxed spot to cast a line or spend a lazy morning.
Often called the most popular beach in Falmouth and one of the best on Cape Cod, it is a favorite for watching the sunset.
Taste wines made on site, then pair them with cheese, salami and crackers from the side menu for an easy date night.
This research reserve on the Falmouth and Mashpee line protects open water, marshes and barrier beaches that you can explore outdoors.
Blue water, white sand and no seaweed make this a pretty beach, and the sunsets here are worth staying for.
A one-mile path through woods and beach grass leads to rocky shoreline and postcard views of Buzzards Bay, especially at sunset.
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