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