Woods Hole - census-designated place in town of Falmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States

The village of Woods Hole administratively belongs to the town of Falmouth, in the Upper Cape area of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Woods Hole has a great natural harbor and was once a fishing and whaling center but now is known for its beautiful beaches, sport fishing, quaint shops (no chain stores here) and marine research facilities. Part of Woods Hole's tiny downtown

Get in

By bus

Long-distance

  • Peter Pan Bus Lines. Service from Boston and between Bourne, Falmouth, Barnstable and Hyannis.

Within Cape Cod

By boat

Get around

On foot

Woods Hole is a wonderful place to walk around; everything is within 15 minutes' walk for people of normal fitness.

By bicycle

The Shining Sea bikeway begins at the end of Railroad Ave, right next to the Steamship Terminal & the Leeside Restaurant. It's a great way to get to Woods Hole from downtown Falmouth, about 4 miles, mostly along the ocean.

By trolley

  • WHOOSH Trolley (dead link: January 2023) provides local summer service around Falmouth.

See

Marine Biological Laboratory Nobska Lighthouse

  • Nobska Light, 41.5164°, -70.6575°. Nobska Rd. About a 10-minute walk from the village, the lighthouse overlooks Vineyard Sound and the Elizabeth Islands, as well as Woods Hole itself. 2018-06-05

Museums

Do

Theatre

Events

  • Woods Hole Film Festival, 89 Water Street, +1 508 495-FILM. The Festival is held each year from the last Saturday of July through the first Saturday of August. This eight-day event screens around 100 films submitted from around the world. 2018-06-05

Buy

Water St.

There are many small shops & galleries in the village, many featuring local artists, all within a 5-minute walk. There is an ATM at the bank, at the top of Water St., right next to the U.S. Post Office and Pie in the Sky.

Eat

Budget

  • Pie in the Sky Bakery & Cafe, 10 Water St, +1 508 540-5475. 5AM-10PM daily. Year-round breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great for long hours, friendly service, and made-from-scratch breads, pastries, soups, salads, sandwiches and organic coffees, cappuccino, espresso, cocoa, chai, teas and cold drinks. Their baked goods are delicious in general, but their bread pudding is worth particular mention, as it's particularly moist, made with raisins, and what tastes like a touch of whiskey. 2018-06-05

Mid-range

Splurge

  • Landfall, 9 Luscombe Av, +1 508 548-1758. Apr-Dec. The Landfall is a good restaurant for seafood and meat entrees. The sixty-year-old restaurant sits on a pier overlooking the tiny private ferry for Naushon Island, the home of the Forbes family. This restaurant is worth catching a later ferry for. 2018-06-05

Drink

Sleep

Many private homes are rented by the week, month, and/or season. WHOI and MBL both maintain links on their websites listing local rental options

Mid-range

Splurge

  • Woods Hole Inn, 28 Water St, +1 508-495-0248. Check-in: 11, check-out: 3. Luxury lodging right in the middle of Woods Hole across from the ferry terminal. Water views from some rooms, free WiFi, breakfast included, free parking, lovely modern decor. $ 2018-06-05

Go next

Move on to other areas of Cape Cod or the Islands.

Woods Hole

Postal code:02543Date Time:Please wait...Timezone:America/New_YorkPopulation:834Coordinates:41.53, -70.66

Barnstable County

2nd-order administrative division

Massachusetts

Primary administrative division

United States

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