UPPER CAPE The Upper Cape is the entryway to the Cape consisting of the towns of Bourne, Sandwich, Falmouth and Mashpee. Much of the area has an old New England feel and you can explore and experience the beginning of Cape Cod from the Native Americans to the first settlers. The Upper Cape also houses one of the most prominent American centers of science in Woods Hole.
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EXPLORE 1. Take the “beach route” to Woods
Hole. Make your way along Menauhant Road in East Falmouth along Surf Drive to Nobska Road, stopping at Nobska Light for a breathtaking view. Once in tiny Woods Hole, you will find a foodlover’s dream, along with unique shops, and plenty of incredible views. Kids will love the free aquarium! Hop the ferry to Martha’s Vineyard for an easy day trip.
2. Spend an afternoon at beautiful
Scorton Creek in Sandwich. Pack a picnic or grab lunch to go from nearby Riverview Café, rent kayaks {Rideaway Kayaks is just next door on Route 6A} or simply walk through the miles of peaceful trails. It is also a great spot for paddleboarding and fishing.
Carousel of Light Falmouth go with the kids during summer at Mullen Hall and as a date night for offseason movie night fundraisers at the Falmouth Cinema Pub Highfield Hall Falmouth catch the finest in jazz, bluegrass, chamber, ragtime, piano + violin music at this magnificently restored 1878 estate Grumpy’s Pub Falmouth this beloved dive features some of the best live rock, blues, funk, reggae and roots acts around Brazen Belles Burlesque various combining theatrical, dance, and sketch comedy elements from many eras, this racy troupe performs at a variety of venues
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Trading Post in Bourne to get a sense of Cape Cod’s earliest roots. Operated by the Bourne Historical Society, this replica of a 1627 trading post used by Plymouth colonists and the Native Wampanoag people includes a wildflower garden and a museum store.
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3. Step back in time at the Aptucxet
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The 41-70 Woods Hole brand new farm to table