The very charming village of Woods Hole is located a few miles west of Falmouth. It is home to the largest private non-profit oceanographic institution in the world, the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, dedicated to the study of the ocean and its interaction with the Earth system. An Exhibition Center is open to the public, and educational tours are available. The best way to get to Woods Hole from Falmouth is by bike or by trolley. Tel: (508) 289 2252 (Information) Tel: (508) 289 2663 (Exhibition Center and Gift Shop) www.whoi.edu
Known as IYRS, this is a non-profit institution located in an historic building downtown by the water and dedicated to education and maritime preservation. Visitors can tour the museum, watch students restore Gilded Age yachts or even build their own small wooden boat. A not-to-be-missed unique experience. Tel: (401) 848 5777 Fax: (401) 842 0669 https://www.iyrs.edu
It is hard to visit Hyannis without succumbing to the Kennedy mystique. The John F Kennedy Hyannis Museum, located downtown showcases a unique and moving collection of pictures and videos of the family’s summer vacations in Hyannis, where the family still has property. Tel: (508) 790 3077 www.jfkhyannismuseum.org
Offers unique tours of Cape Cod, filled with history from the first settlers to nowadays. Owner/operator Jim Ruberti has a high-topped, luxury van with provisions, and also provides shuttle service to the airports. Tel: (508) 775 5940 Cell: (508) 360 7840 [email protected] www.capecodatyourservice.com
Well known microbrewery producing great tasting beers and offering tours and samplings. Tel: (508) 790 4200 www.capecodbeer.com
See how the legendary chips are made through this fun and free self guided tour at their factory! And also sample some of their crunchy treats! Mon-Fri 9-5pm.
Tel: (508) 775 3206
www.capecodchips.com
Located on the northernmost tip of Martinique at the base of an active volcano, Rhum J.M has a truly unique terroir for its estate-grown sugarcane. The island of Martinique itself carries an AOC Rhum classification, the only such classification of its kind, as the island is recognized as the the world's premier sugarcane growing area. The intense tropical heat and humidity of the island plus the rich volcanic soil of Rhum J.M creates a unique microclimate that yields the highest quality sugarcane and therefore rhums.
Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum 1 High Pole Hill Rd, Provincetown The Pilgrim Monument was built between 1907 and 1910, to commemorate the first landfall of the Pilgrims in 1620. Visitor can climb up to the tower and enjoy breathtaking views. Provincetown Museum: the exhibits highlight the arrival of the Mayflower Pilgrims, the town’s rich maritime history and the building of the monument. Tel: (508) 487 1310 www.pilgrim-monument.org