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West-Falmouth
is located on the "shoulder," or southwestern end of Cape Cod. It is approximately 72 miles southeast of Boston, and is bordered by Bourne and Sandwich on the north, Mashpee on the east, Buzzards Bay on the west and Nantucket Sound on the south. The town of Falmouth is comprised of eight distinct "villages:" Falmouth Center, East Falmouth, West Falmouth, Hatchville, North Falmouth, Teaticket, Waquoit, and Woods Hole. Geographically speaking, Falmouth is a large town, with one of the longest coastlines in the state of Massachusetts. It offers many fine beaches, freshwater ponds and forest areas and has a semi-rural atmosphere. It is less developed than other areas of Cape Cod, but has many activities to offer, such as sailing, kayaking, golf, swimming, parasailing, windsurfing, water skiing, whale watching and biking the famous Shining Sea Bikeway. In addition, there are scenic walking/hiking trails in the area and charter boats for deep-sea fishing. Falmouth has an active arts and culture scene with world class music, theater and galleries, and is home to the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the International Wildlife Coalition. West Falmouth is quiet and quaint and offers wonderful restaurants, antique shops and a country market. It makes an ideal base for visiting the other Cape Cod attractions like Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket Island, and Hyannis and is convenient for day trips to historic Plymouth Village, Boston and Newport, Rhode Island.
Surrounding areas: North Falmouth, Massachusetts (2.8 mi), Falmouth, Massachusetts (3.7 mi), Cataumet, Massachusetts (4.3 mi), East Falmouth, Massachusetts (4.3 mi), Pocasset, Massachusetts (5.7 mi), Woods Hole, Massachusetts (5.7 mi), Monument Beach, Massachusetts (8.1 mi)
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West Falmouth Vacation Rentals
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West Falmouth Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Sea Crest Resort & Conf CTR | 350 Quaker Rd | North Falmouth, MA | 1.5 mi. | (508) 540-9400 | | Carleton Circle Motel | 579 Sandwich Rd | Falmouth, MA | 3.0 mi. | (508) 548-0025 | | Holiday Inn Cape Cod | 291 Jones Rd | Falmouth, MA | 3.3 mi. | (508) 540-2000 | | Falmouth Square Inn | 40 N Main St | Falmouth, MA | 3.4 mi. | (508) 457-0606 | | The Palmer House Inn | 81 Palmer Ave | Falmouth, MA | 3.5 mi. | (508) 548-1230 | | Capt Tom Lawrence House | 75 Locust St | Falmouth, MA | 3.6 mi. | (508) 540-1445 | | Hotel Falmouth | 359 Main St | Falmouth, MA | 3.8 mi. | (508) 548-3613 | | The Coonamessett Inn | Jones Rd & Gifford St | Falmouth, MA | 3.8 mi. | (508) 548-2300 | | Mariner Motel | 555 Main St | Falmouth, MA | 3.9 mi. | (508) 548-1331 | | Best Western Falmouth Marina | 26 Robbins Rd | Falmouth, MA | 4.0 mi. | (508) 548-4300 | | Red Horse Inn | 28 Falmouth Heights Rd | Falmouth, MA | 4.0 mi. | (508) 548-0053 | | Beach Breeze Inn | 321 Shore St | Falmouth, MA | 4.3 mi. | (508) 548-1765 | | Nautilus Motor Inn | | Falmouth(woods Hole), MA | 5.6 mi. | (800) 654-2333 | | Sands Of Time Motor Inn | 549 Woods Hole Rd | Woods Hole, MA | 5.8 mi. | (508) 548-6300 | | New Seabury Resort & Conf CTR | Rock LNDG Rd | New Seabury, MA | 8.5 mi. | (508) 477-9111 | | Hampton Inn & Suites | 10 Plaza Way | Plymouth, MA | 9.6 mi. | (508) 747-5000 | | The Beachmoor Inn & Restaurant | 11 Buttermilk Way | Buzzards Bay, MA | 9.7 mi. | (508) 759-7522 | | Best Western Bridge Bourne Hotel | 100 Trowbridge Rd | Bourne, MA | 9.8 mi. | (508) 759-0800 | | Yankee Thrift Motel | 114 Trowbridge Rd | Bourne, MA | 9.9 mi. | (508) 759-3883 | | Buttermilk Bay Inn | 3224 Cranberry Hwy | Buzzard Bay, MA | 10.0 mi. | (
) - | | Capt Dexter House Vineyrd HVN | 100 Main St | Vineyard Haven, MA | 10.4 mi. | (508) 693-6564 | | Mansion House | 9 Main St | Vineyard Haven, MA | 10.6 mi. | (508) 693-2200 | | The Hanover House | 10 Edgartown Rd | Vineyard Haven, MA | 10.7 mi. | (508) 693-1066 | | Atlantic Motel | 7 Depot St | EAST WAREHAM, MA | 10.9 mi. | (508) 295-0210 | | Atlantic Motel | 2859 Cranberry Hwy | E Wareham, MA | 11.0 mi. | (508) 295-0210 | | Island Inn | | Oak Bluffs, MA | 11.0 mi. | (800) 462-0269 | | Sandwich Motor Lodge | 54 Rt 6a | Sandwich, MA | 12.9 mi. | (508) 888-2275 | | Hampton Inn New Bedford-Fairhaven | 1 Hampton Way | Fairhaven, MA | 13.0 mi. | (508) 990-8500 | | Holiday Inn Express Harbor | 110 Middle St | Fairhaven, MA | 14.3 mi. | (508) 997-1281 | | Craigville Motel | 8 Shoot Flying HL Rd | Centerville, MA | 15.1 mi. | (800) 338-5610 | | Craigville Conference Center | VLG Of Craigville | Craigville, MA | 15.6 mi. | (508) 775-1265 | | Gov Bradford Inn Of Edgartown | 128 Main St | Edgartown, MA | 15.9 mi. | (508) 627-9510 | | Capt Dexter House Of Edgartown | 35 Pease's PT Way | Edgartown, MA | 16.1 mi. | (508) 627-7289 | | Dagget House | 59 N Water St | Edgartown, MA | 16.1 mi. | (508) 627-4600 | | New Bedford Days Inn | 500 Hathaway St | New Bedford, MA | 16.9 mi. | (508) 997-1231 | | Comfort Inn North Dartmouth | 171 Faunce Cor Rd | North Dartmouth, MA | 17.5 mi. | (508) 996-0800 | | Roadway Motor Inn | 1157 Iyannough Rd | Hyannis, MA | 17.6 mi. | (508) 775-3324 | | Sheraton Hyannis Hotel & Resort | 35 Scudder Ave | Hyannis, MA | 17.6 mi. | (508) 775-7775 | | Courtyard By Marriott | 707 Iyannough Rd | Hyannis, MA | 18.1 mi. | (508) 775-6600 | | Cape Cod Plaza Hotel & Conf CTR | Rt 132 Bearse's Way | Hyannis, MA | 18.4 mi. | (508) 771-3000 |
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| The Look Inn | 25 Look St | Vineyard Haven, MA | 10.6 mi. | (508) 693-6893 | | Isaiah Hall B & B Inn | 152 Whig St | Dennis, MA | 24.6 mi. | (508) 385-9928 | | The Coach House B & B | 74 Sisson Rd | Harwichport, MA | 28.6 mi. | (508) 432-9452 |
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West Falmouth Weather & Climate
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The Cape Cod region has a four season climate with maritime influences. The weather here is generally more moderate than inland Massachusetts. Extreme conditions such as blizzards and hurricanes are possible, but not typical. Due to the moderating affect of the ocean, temperatures in the Cape Cod region are usually a few degrees cooler in summer and a few degrees warmer in winter. Spring comes late and is chilly, but autumn is mild and remains warmer than places further inland. The Cape Cod region has the lowest precipitation of anyplace in New England. Tropical storms occur once every 5 or 6 years, with very high winds and heavy rain. On average, the area is hit by a hurricane once every 11 or 12 years.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
37°F |
20°F |
4.21 in. |
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| February |
38°F |
21°F |
3.50 in. |
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| March |
45°F |
29°F |
4.41 in. |
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| April |
54°F |
37°F |
4.40 in. |
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| May |
64°F |
47°F |
3.48 in. |
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| June |
73°F |
57°F |
3.82 in. |
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| July |
79°F |
64°F |
3.16 in. |
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| August |
78°F |
62°F |
3.92 in. |
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| September |
71°F |
54°F |
3.91 in. |
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| October |
61°F |
43°F |
4.41 in. |
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| November |
51°F |
35°F |
4.30 in. |
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| December |
42°F |
25°F |
4.46 in. |
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West Falmouth Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Quonset State airport (OQU) located about 40 miles west of West Falmouth in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, the Theodore Francis Green State airport (PVD) located approximately 41 miles west of West Falmouth in Providence, Rhode Island, the General Edward Lawrence Logan International airport (BOS) located roughly 55 miles northwest of West Falmouth in Boston, Massachusetts, and finally Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) located around 68 miles northwest of West Falmouth in Bedford, Massachusetts.
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West Falmouth Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Enchanted Forest | Hope Valley | RI | 56.8 mi. | | | Ocean Beach Park | New London | CT | 77.8 mi. | | | Jeepers | Methuen | MA | 82.6 mi. | | | Canobie Lake Park | Salem | NH | 86.8 mi. | | | Pirate's Fun Park | Salisbury | MA | 87.0 mi. | | | Whalom Park | Lunenburg | MA | 88.7 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Water Wiz | Wareham | MA | 11.8 mi. | | | Westport Water Slide | Westport | MA | 23.2 mi. | | | Yawgoo Valley Ski Area and Waterpark | Exeter | RI | 46.7 mi. | | | Water Wizz | Westerly | RI | 63.7 mi. | | | Maple Breeze Park | Pawcatuck | CT | 64.0 mi. | | | Water Country | Portsmouth | NH | 101.6 mi. | | | Splish Splash Water Park | Riverhead | NY | 115.6 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Ballymeade Country Club | North Falmouth | MA | 2.8 mi. | | | Cape Cod Country Club | North Falmouth | MA | 2.8 mi. | | | Woodbriar Falmouth | Falmouth | MA | 4.0 mi. | | | Falmouth Country Club | East Falmouth | MA | 5.0 mi. | | | Paul Harney Golf Club | East Falmouth | MA | 5.0 mi. | | | Quashnet Valley Country Club | Mashpee | MA | 8.3 mi. | | | Marion Golf Club | Marion | MA | 9.3 mi. | | | Bay Pointe Country Club | Onset | MA | 9.4 mi. | | | Brookside Golf Club | Bourne | MA | 9.7 mi. | | | Cotuit High Ground Golf | Cotuit | MA | 10.6 mi. | | | Mink Meadows Golf Club | Vineyard Haven | MA | 10.8 mi. | | | Farm Neck Golf Club | Oak Bluffs | MA | 11.3 mi. | | | Little Harbor Country Club | Wareham | MA | 11.6 mi. | | | Olde Barnstable Fairgrounds Golf Club | Marstons Mills | MA | 12.0 mi. | | | Holly Ridge Golf Club | Sandwich | MA | 12.5 mi. | | | Rochester Golf Club | Rochester | MA | 12.9 mi. | | | Sandwich Hollows Golf Club | East Sandwich | MA | 13.4 mi. | | | Acushnet River Valley Golf Course | Acushnet | MA | 14.7 mi. | | | Whaling City Golf Course at New Bedford | New Bedford | MA | 15.4 mi. | | | Allendale Country Club | North Dartmouth | MA | 17.7 mi. | | | Hyannis Golf Club | Hyannis | MA | 18.6 mi. | | | Bayberry Hills Golf Club | West Yarmouth | MA | 20.6 mi. | | | Lakeview Golf Club | Wenham | MA | 22.1 mi. | | | Wenham Country Club | Wenham | MA | 22.1 mi. | | | Squirrel Run Country Club | Plymouth | MA | 22.8 mi. | | | Lakeville Country Club | Lakeville | MA | 23.0 mi. | | | Poquoy Brook Golf Course | Lakeville | MA | 23.0 mi. | | | Heritage Hill Country Club | Lakeville | MA | 23.2 mi. | | | Bass River Golf Course | South Yarmouth | MA | 23.8 mi. | | | Blue Rock Golf Course | South Yarmouth | MA | 23.8 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Nashoba Valley | Westford | MA | 79.0 mi. | | | Wachusett Mountain | Princeton | MA | 86.5 mi. | | | Mount Tom | Holyoke | MA | 110.1 mi. | | | Temple Mountain | Peterborough | NH | 110.5 mi. | | | Mount Southington | Southington | CT | 115.9 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Ellisville Harbor State Park | | MA | 17.2 mi. | | | Demarest Lloyd Memorial State Park | | MA | 18.8 mi. | | | Dighton Rock State Park | | MA | 27.9 mi. | | | Myles Standish State Park | | MA | 28.1 mi. | | | Hawksnest State Park | | MA | 31.4 mi. | | | Watson Pond State Park | | MA | 34.2 mi. | | | Colt State Park | | RI | 34.6 mi. | | | Fort Adams State Park | | RI | 37.1 mi. | | | Haines Memorial State Park | | RI | 37.8 mi. | | | Ocean Drive State Park | | RI | 38.5 mi. | | | Fort Wetherill State Park | | RI | 38.7 mi. | | | Cushing Memorial State Park | | MA | 38.8 mi. | | | Ames Nowell State Park | | MA | 39.2 mi. | | | Ames Nowell State Park | | MA | 39.8 mi. | | | Salter Grove State Park | | RI | 39.8 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Cape Cod Childre's Museum | Mashpee | MA | 8.5 mi. | (Children's) | | Benjamin Nye Homestead | East Sandwich | MA | 13.4 mi. | (History) | | New Bedford Whaling Museum | New Bedford | MA | 15.7 mi. | (History) | | Plimoth Plantation | Plymouth | MA | 24.5 mi. | (History) | | Marine Museum at Fall River | Fall River | MA | 27.7 mi. | (History) | | Battleship Cove | Fall River | MA | 27.7 mi. | (History) | | Malbone Estate | Newport | RI | 36.0 mi. | (History) | | Newport Historical Society and Museum of Newport History | Newport | RI | 36.0 mi. | (History) | | Newport Art Museum | Newport | RI | 36.0 mi. | (Art) | | Heritage Harbor Museum History and Education Center | Providence | RI | 43.0 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Museum of Natural History & Cormack Planetarium | Providence | RI | 43.0 mi. | (Science) | | Rhode Island School of Design museum | Providence | RI | 43.0 mi. | (Art) | | Providence Children's Museum | Providence | RI | 43.0 mi. | (Children's) | | South County Museum | Narragansett | RI | 43.5 mi. | (History) | | Kendall Whaling Museum | Sharon | MA | 45.5 mi. | (History) | | The Ladd School Virtual Museum | Exeter | RI | 46.7 mi. | (History) | | Longyear Museum | Brookline | MA | 56.1 mi. | (History) | | Museum of Transporation | Brookline | MA | 56.1 mi. | (Technology) | | USS Constitution Museum | Boston | MA | 56.5 mi. | (History) | | Boston Area and New England Museums | Boston | MA | 56.5 mi. | (Miscellaneous) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Roger Williams Park Zoo | Providence | RI | 43.0 mi. | | | New England Aquarium | Boston | MA | 56.5 mi. | | | Franklin Park Zoo | Boston | MA | 56.5 mi. | | | Mystic Aquarium | Mystic | CT | 71.1 mi. | |
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