About Falmouth, MassachusettsFalmouth is located in the southwestern part of Cape Cod and encompasses the villages of Falmouth, East Falmouth, West Falmouth, North Falmouth, Woods Hole, Waquoit, Hatchville & Teaticket. Falmouth is the home of Katherine Lee Bates, author of “America the Beautiful”, the center of discovery of the HMS Titanic and world renowned Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and the national headquarters of the International Wildlife Coalition. You will find that Falmouth has the warmest waters, more public beaches, coolest summertime breezes, and some of the finest restaurants on Cape Cod. It provides an ideal base for day-tripping to areas such as: Martha's Vineyard; Newport, Rhode Island; Plymouth; Boston; Provincetown; and Nantucket.
There are many annual events held in the Falmouth area, including Maritime Days, Barnstable Country Fair, Falmouth Commodores baseball games, 4th of July Fireworks, the Road Race, and the region's largest Holiday Parade held on the 1st Sunday of December.
Homes for sale throughout the Falmouth region vary from a traditional Cape-style shingled home to a stately Sea Captain's residence, Contemporary design and cluster as well as free-standing Condominiums. Residents of Falmouth enjoy an outstanding public school system, three public libraries each with the CLAM link, a Recreation Building offering programs to young and old, and many other opportunities. | More Local Area InformationMashpee, Massachusetts is without a doubt a Cape Cod gem. Mashpee consists of smooth rolling terrain, beautiful forests and five miles of beache... Read moreMattapoisett is one of the South Coast’s best kept secrets. This small, quaint seaside village is low key in its approach to life. A family oriente... Read moreBourne, Massachusetts is a medium-sized rural area at the entryway to Cape Cod. The Cape Cod Canal divides the community, with both the Bourne an... Read moreSandwich, Massachusetts is Cape Cod's oldest town and was incorporated in 1639. Picturesque, preserved and private – Sandwich has all th... Read moreKingston, Massachusetts is a growing seaside community blending protected open spaces, bustling business areas, waterfront and inland residentia... Read moreNantucket, MA is an island, town, and county all in one. It is 14 miles long, 3 ½ miles wide, and is located 30 miles off the south coast of Cap... Read moreThe town of Chatham, Massachusetts is located at the southeast tip of Massachusetts on the ‘elbow' of the Cape Cod peninsula. Chatham offer... Read moreFounded in 1712, Pembroke, Massachusetts is a charming suburb on the South Shore just 26 miles from Boston. Primarily a residential community... Read moreNewport, RI is a maritime city located on Aquidneck Island at the entrance of Narrangansett Bay. Considering its ideal location, the area was a... Read moreNewport offers up a wide range of housing options. From smaller and cozier Victorians homes, to luxurious private waterfront and dramatic Frank Lloy... Read moreMarshfield, Massachusetts is a remarkable coastal community covering over 28 square miles with a natural splendor of beaches, preserved open spac... Read moreBarrington, Rhode Island is a moderately upscale city with approximately 17,000 residents. Its latest claim to fame is being named as Mone... Read moreHanover, Massachusetts offers a country setting with convenient proximity to major routes and commuter rail service to Boston. Although it is a... Read moreA picturesque suburban town, Norwell, Massachusetts is an affluent community located along the scenic North River in Plymouth County. Norwell ha... Read moreEast Greenwich Rhode Island is the wealthiest municipality in Rhode Island, but this doesn't mean they don't keep an eye on the past. Many of th... Read moreEast Greenwich, a town rich in American history dating as far back as the 1660’s, still takes pride in the heritage that made this town what it i... Read moreKnown for its protected harbor, beaches and lighthouses, Scituate, Massachusetts is a quintessential New England seaside community. Founded in 1636... Read moreProvidence, Rhode Island is the capital and most populous city in the state, serving as home to more than 175,000 people within its limits, and ove... Read moreA popular place to live, Providence, Rhode Island offers some of the finest homes for family living, as well as options for students looking to liv... Read moreA coastal town on the South Shore of Massachusetts, Cohasset was settled in 1647 as a part of Hingham. It remains a typical New England town, wit... Read more |
