Have a Falmouth Fling

The expansive East coast offers an array of delightspaths can be found in Beebe Woods, and several
in the form of big cities, historic settlements and quaintmore acres of picnic grounds and forests make for
fishing villages, all of which serve as someone'sadditional chances to get lost in the landscape.
preferred spot or sentimental favorite in terms ofAfter all these down-to-earth excursions, you and your
vacationing. There are several contenders fortraveling companions might be interested in checking
all-around best getaway location, but there's one thatout the town. A friendly atmosphere will only
offers a pretty solid resume for your consideration.encourage shopping in the funky establishments and
Falmouth (pronounced like Plymouth) in Cape Cod hasantique stores, people-watching and sampling the local
a way of charming visitors into a state of deepfare. Art galleries also line the streets, so be sure to
repose, and has enough complexity to fill several daysnurture your aesthetic impulses by observing what
of exploration.local artists are up to. A children's museum and the
Located a bit north of Portland on the coast of Maine,Falmouth Historical Society Museums and Colonial
Falmouth has nearly 70 miles of coastline and is knownGarden invite visitors to take home a better
for the warmest water in the area. Public beachesunderstanding of the human narratives that have
allow these qualities to be properly enjoyed by thoseoccurred on these grounds by means of tours,
who travel here, allowing a land that sees cold winterslectures and exhibits. There's no need to let your brains
to wake up and prove that you don't have to go southgo unused during this vacation.
to have fun in the sun. Old Silver Beach is a popularBook stores, movie theatres, amusement parks, tennis
choice, as is Chapoquoit. Swimming, strolling andcourts, horseback riding and more will fill in any gaps
soaking in the charming New England atmosphereyou may find in your schedule. Actually, it'll be more
from this vantage point will start your Falmouthabout picking and choosing the best options than trying,
vacation off on the right foot.against the odds, to have a good time. To match its
To further enjoy the natural gifts of the region,diverse outskirts, Falmouth has a little bit of everything
become immersed by taking a kayak tour through thewithin its city limits including a progressive mindset,
Great Salt Marsh. This will be a fun activity even forvisually pleasing streets and architecture, and plenty of
beginners (you don't have to be in peak physicalentertainment options. Most people think "sleepy" and
condition to paddle along with the tides) and offers"old-fashioned" when they picture typical coastal Maine
excellent chances for bird watching. Snowy egrets,towns; these stereotypes may not hold up after a
swans, Great Blue Herons, and Oyster Catchers are adetailed inspection of this little gem.
few of the indigenous species that will probably beEnhance the experience by electing to stay in a
glimpsed, so don't forget the binoculars. Also, keepvacation rental. Falmouth is host to several of them,
your eyes open in case a fox, deer or coyoteeach one different than the next but highly
happens to slink by. The marshland of Cape Cod is fullcomfortable and filled with amenities. Nothing beats a
of surprises.coastal cottage or sprawling beach house when it
Ashumet Holly and Wildlife Sanctuary consists of 45comes to making a holiday go smoothly. From family
miles of nature trails that will continue to awakenreunions to romantic weekend getaways, there's a
outdoorsy instincts and show off the lovely scenery.Falmouth Vacation Rental waiting to accentuate what
This is also the point of departure for seal cruises andis already shaping up to be a fine trip.
ferries to Cuttyhunk Island. More challenging hiking