Things To Do
Martha's Vineyard
From Woods Hole you can take the 45 minute ferry to Martha's Vineyard. We love Mad Martha's for ice cream and the oldest functioning carousel in the US, the Flying Horses
The Knob
Beautiful place for sunsets. A rare spot to watch the sunset over the water on the east coast
Pie in the Sky Bakery & Cafe
Our favorite bakery and cafe! Also feel free to walk around the town of Woods Hole https://www.apieinthesky.com/
Shining Sea Bikeway
BIKE THE SHINING SEA BIKEWAY Bring your bike or walking shoes and set out on the Shining Sea Bikeway (https://www.traillink.com/trail/shining-sea-bikeway/), a 10.6-mile multi-use path, established in 2009 on the bed of an old railway. From cranberry bogs to salt marshes, the bike path traverses a wide variety of Cape Cod landscapes. While this is a popular outdoor activity in Falmouth, MA the path is plenty wide enough for everyone. Get out and see the sights of Falmouth on foot or by bike with the Shining Sea Bikeway. The Shining Sea Bikeway | 569A Woods Hole Rd, Falmouth
Nobska Lighthouse
This lighthouse was built in 1829 to mark the meeting of Vineyard and Nantucket Sounds and was originally powered with oil lamps. Today, the light is electric and maintained by the Friends of Nobska Light (https://friendsofnobska.org/) who, in a typical year, offer tours of the lighthouse. Sometimes the lighthouse is available for touring, and guests are still encouraged to visit the grounds for a look at this nearly-100-year-old navigational aid. The scenic tower and lighthouse are a great photo opp, as are the views of the water from the promontory on whic h the lighthouse sits.
Whale Watching from Hyannis Port
Whale watching from Hyannis. The season is from Mid-April until October. We recommend https://whales.net for touring.
Woods Hole Science Aquarium
The Woods Hole Science Aquarium displays approximately 80 species of marine animals found in Northeast and Mid-Atlantic U.S. waters. The aquarium is designed for self-guided tours of the main exhibits and a behind-the-scenes look at aquarium operations.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Ocean Science Discovery Center
Come visit the Alvin, the first ever deep sea submersible that gained its fame by discovering the Titanic!
Provincetown
If you're looking for a road trip to the tip of the Cape, Provincetown is a fun and funky place. LGBTQ+ friendly
Salem
The Birthplace of Ryan! And the deathplace of witches