Sometimes overlooked in favor of Cape Cod’s more famous destinations, Falmouth is an adorable town on the Upper Cape, with culture, shopping, cosmopolitan dining, marvelous coastal views and fine public beaches. Falmouth is a point of departure for ferries to Martha’s Vineyard, which is visible across the sound, and the village of Woods Hole is …
Located in the Cumberland County of Maine, Falmouth is a town of around 11,000 people that is a part of the metropolitan area called “Portland-South Portland-Biddeford.” As a northern suburb of Portland, it is bordered by Casco Bay, which features one of the largest anchorages in Maine. Falmouth hosts three private golf clubs and the …
Now a cosy seaside town, Falmouth was once the second busiest port in the British Empire. From 1668 to 1851 Falmouth was a Royal Mail packet station, handling post and precious shipments from across Europe and the Empire. The location was no coincidence as Falmouth Harbour (Carrick Roads) is the third largest natural harbour on …