My last week on Cape Cod was when the storm hit (Nor’easter), so my explorations of the far southwest corner of the cape were limited. Walks around downtown Falmouth and the surrounding residential area, despite the trees and large branches down in yards along the way, convinced me that, although as picturesque as the tourist towns, this would be a pleasant place to live. There are beaches on both the west coast, Buzzards Bay, and the south, Vineyard Sound, bike trails and gardens, more treasures to uncover on another visit.
The town of Woods Hole felt a bit like a university campus. It is home to many research facilities, most centering on marine studies: primarily Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution or WHOI (pronounced hooey) where my son works, but also Marine Biological Laboratory, National Marine Fisheries, Atlantic Marine Geology (US Geological Survey), and Sea Education Association. No tours of museum or aquarium this time of year or during the pandemic, but I enjoyed walking the main street and poking around.
It’s also the jumping off point for the ferry to Martha’s Vineyard. That was on my list for my last days on the cape, but weather interfered. Maybe next time.
Cape Cod: Yarmouth and Hyannis, Chatham, National Seashore, Provincetown, Yarmouth, Chapin sunset, Cape Cod Canal, Sandwich, Nor’easter, Falmouth, Woods Hole
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Looks like a very quaint, and indeed, pleasant place to live. The public library is very charming with its stone masonry. Despite lots of place being closed and some extreme weather, it must be nice to visit in the off season and experience the quietness of the place.
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There are always some challenges when one travels, right? I’m glad to have enjoyed the off season. The only disappointment was the lack of color in most of the trees. I remember resplendent autumns when I lived back east as a child.
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What a picturesque place to explore! It’s such a shame you couldn’t get to Martha’s Vineyard, but like you said, maybe next time …
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I’m sure I’ll visit again next year some time. There are many things to look forward to!
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Such a cute place. I love the library and the tree growing up the side of the building. Maggie
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These New England towns certainly have their charm.
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There used to be a folk music venue in Woods Hole. It closed a few years ago due to dwindling attendance. For years, though, it was a well-known place on the folk music circuit.
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It would have been hard to keep going during covid restrictions, I would guess. I didn’t know about that, local music is always fun to discover on trips.
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https://www.wgbh.org/news/lifestyle/2019/04/05/woods-hole-folk-music-society-to-present-its-final-concert
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Cool, thanks for sending!
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It’s a shame you couldn’t get to Martha’s Vineyard, but surely you’ll be back soon to visit! Otherwise, wandering the colonial streets on an overcast day really gives off that true, New England charm!
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I’m sure I’ll visit again some time next year. The architecture does bring back those days of the colonies.
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Being situated so close to the ocean shores, Woods Hole looks like my kind of place. I would love to visit and take a peek inside the Public Library and stop by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Visitors Centre to learn more about the Ocean Ecosystem and life below water! Thanks for sharing and have a nice day 🙂 Aiva xx
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I did go into the library; I couldn’t resist. Hoping to learn more about WHOI if more things are open next year. Thank you, Aiva!
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It looks so quanit, and I love all the sea sculptures of fish and things. I love the look of the library, and hopefully next time you get to visit the Vineyard 🙂
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I’m sure I will. It’s nice to have some things to look forward to!
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The folk art is cute and much of it is humorous–great!
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Thanks for coming along, Jay!
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I’ve stopped through Woods Hole on my way to Martha’s Vineyard, but didn’t spend much time looking around. It’s a shame you weren’t able to visit Martha’s Vineyard as it’s really charming. We visited during the offseason in October a few years ago and felt like we had the place all to ourselves. It was wonderful. Oh well, this just gives you a good excuse to return someday.
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I’m sure I’ll be back since my son will be living there for a few years at least. There will be another opportunity.
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What a quaint place to live and work! I don’t know how your son gets anything done. The vibe strikes me almost like Hawaii, where the days seem so much shorter and slower than on the mainland.
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What a lot of great quirky photo finds you’ve made here! It looks exactly like the sort of place I’d enjoy wandering around with my camera 🙂
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We are kindred spirits.☺️
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What a pretty, pretty place! Loved the giant anchor and all the seaside references in the architecture. I have just been watching a series called the Sinner which was set in the north east, so I am in the zone!
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Thanks for coming along, Kerry!
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That looks like a lovely little town, and anyplace that boasts a boulangerie and a patisserie is a place I want to visit.
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I’m looking forward to checking it all out when more things are open!
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Wood Hole really does look like a beautiful old university campus. I love your collection of photos. Such a nice variety of styles from nautical to whimsical to traditional…and it all looks so inviting.
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After your Cape Cod series I really feel like I need to learn more about it apart from the descriptions I’ve read in various novels. And visit one day! It all look so charming.
Alison
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It’s worth a trip. Thanks for coming along, Alison!
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The place is really lovely, and your photos are gorgeous!!!
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Thanks so much, Luisa!
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As was reading I imagined riding a bike down those streets and stopping to look in the shop windows or the beach. Hope you get a chance to go to Martha’s Vineyard as I know you will capture some great photos. Have a great 😊
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Thanks for coming along, Michelle! My daughter-in-law was talking about getting her bike checked out for that purpose. There’s a forest bike trail that I’ve heard about close by. Take care
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You always paint a great images with your words. I really do mean it when I say I feel like I went along.
Nice and what a neat way to explore a new place.
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I appreciate your kind words. I try to capture the feel of a place, the things that touch me. By the way, I recognized you on FB by your paintings! 😊
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Well, I am trying to be less shy or afraid to comment on other bloggers posts, that anxiety thing of mine.
Oh yeah, I have posted a few on FB 🙂 Thanks for accepting my friend request.
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Sorry for the bad weather. Your pics look you got to enjoy at least one nice day
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I did take advantage of that one nice day! Hope to explore that end of the cape more next year. My son should be there for a few years.
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