Falmouth, Massachusetts

Bean and Cod

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On Falmouth's Main Street, Bean and Cod is the gourmet shop and sidewalk cafe Cape Cod regulars build their mornings around. Pull up for a lobster roll, the beloved Panino ham sandwich, or a bowl of homemade tomato bisque, then browse shelves of specialty cheeses, cured meats, vinegars, and gift baskets that taste like the Cape itself. Coffees, teas, and from-scratch soups round out this Falmouth specialty food shop. Casual, generous, and genuinely good.

Bellezza Salon Medspa

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Where beauty meets confidence, Bellezza Salon Medspa blends artistry and science under one Falmouth roof. Skilled stylists deliver color, blonding, keratin smoothing, extensions, and bridal hair, while licensed medical professionals offer Sofwave skin tightening, injectables, NAD+ and vitamin boosters, advanced facials, and GLP-1 weight management. Add massage, nails, lashes, brows, waxing, and airbrush tanning — this Falmouth medspa pairs cutting-edge aesthetics with day-spa luxury and lasting, science-backed results.

Blast From The Past

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Blast From The Past is a nostalgia-packed shop on Falmouth's downtown Main Street stacked with retro collectibles, vintage vinyl records, classic memorabilia, and one-of-a-kind finds that reward patient browsers. Run by Kevin and Beth Juaire, it's a perfect rainy-day detour when you're strolling the village.

Brush Salon

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Best friends Rachel Martin and Stephanie Berriault opened Brush Salon on North Falmouth Highway in 2015 after decades working side by side. Their certified colorists bring 20-plus years of experience to everything from a simple cut and style to a full color transformation or an elegant special-occasion look. For Cape Cod clients who want skilled color and a genuinely welcoming chair, Brush lives up to its motto: look good, feel good, be beautiful.

Coffee Obsession

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Coffee Obsession's Woods Hole shop sits on the corner of Water Street near the Steamship Authority, a handy place to grab a coffee and a quick bite before the ferry to the islands. It's the second location of a family-owned, independent coffee shop that started in Falmouth in 1992. Look for the oval blue sign on the shingled corner building; inside, breakfast and lunch are made to order and baristas pull specialty coffee drinks.

Country Fare Restaurant

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Country Fare is a breakfast and lunch spot on Main Street in downtown Falmouth, under a striped awning with a chalkboard out on the sidewalk. Inside, a long red counter with wooden stools faces a wall of chalkboard menus for smoothies, açaí bowls, dirty sodas, milkshakes and root beer floats, and there's a case of fresh muffins and cookies by the register. Tables and booths fill the rest of the room.

Eight Cousins Books

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Eight Cousins is an acclaimed independent bookstore on Falmouth's Main Street that's been a community anchor since 1986. Despite its roots as a children's bookstore, it now carries a strong selection for all ages alongside gifts and literary novelties. The knowledgeable staff and thoughtfully curated shelves make it a destination worth seeking out.

Eugene Henry's Gastronomical Delights

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A gift shop like no other, Eugene Henry's Gastronomical Delights in Falmouth is a curated collection of curious confections, concoctions, comestibles, and gifts to delight all. Browse shelves of nostalgic retro candy, vintage-style sweets, novelty beverage mixes, and distinctive non-alcoholic sodas, plus playfully chosen gourmet treats and giftable finds. Whimsical, alliterative, and one-of-a-kind, this Falmouth candy and gift destination turns browsing into a sweet adventure.

Ghelfi's Candies of Cape Cod

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Ghelfi's has been a Cape Cod candy institution for decades, renowned for their chocolate turtles, sea salt caramels, and house-made fudge. The Falmouth Main Street shop is the original location, and their chocolates are also available to ship online. If you have a sweet tooth, this is a mandatory stop.

Landfall Restaurant

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Landfall sits right on Woods Hole Harbor on Luscombe Avenue, steps from the Steamship Authority ferry docks, serving fresh local seafood like lobster, swordfish, clams, scallops and seasonal fish. The dining room is built from wood taken from shipwrecks and boards from old buildings, with buoys, lobster pots and harpoons hung from the beams, and a seaside bar pours fresh-squeezed cocktails. Outside there's a brick patio under the big LANDFALL sign, Adirondack chairs against a buoy-covered fence, and a little clam shack window. The family-run restaurant has been here since 1946.

Maison Villatte

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Maison Villatte is a French bakery and café on Falmouth's Main Street that has earned the top spot on TripAdvisor's Falmouth restaurant rankings. The pastries — croissants, tarts, and eclairs — are made the traditional French way, and the café also serves savory crepes, sandwiches, and excellent coffee.

Masterson Made

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Masterson Made is a thoughtfully curated home decor, art, and gift shop in Woods Hole village, Falmouth. Owners Melissa and Patrick create woodwork on-site — handcrafted cutting boards and soy candles — alongside a carefully selected collection of coastal kitchenware, original artwork, and locally made goods. It's the kind of store where everything on the shelf has a story.

Old Main Mercantile

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Old Main Mercantile is a gift and lifestyle shop in North Falmouth village, in the yellow stucco building with red awnings and white benches out front on County Road. Inside you'll find apparel and jewelry, home fragrance and bar and kitchen goods, bath and body products, puzzles, stationery and baby gifts. Owner Suzie Lambrich opened it in July 2020, and the shop's motto is "...more than a store".

Quahog Republic Leeside Pub

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The Leeside Pub is the Woods Hole outpost of the Quahog Republic crew, set on Railroad Avenue directly across from the Steamship Authority ferry terminal. It's a natural stop before or after the boat: grab a burger and a Mai Tai and take in the ocean views and maritime feel. The shingled building with its navy awning and big lobster-claw sign is easy to spot from the ferry lot, and there's a dedicated event space with water views for groups. Seating is first-come, first-served.

Tieko Massage Therapy

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A solo, by-appointment massage studio tucked into Space 16 on North Falmouth Highway, where licensed therapist Tieko tailors every session to the body in front of her. Her training includes the Hishinuma Therapeutic Massage Course, the Japanese art of high-performance treatments, and clients return for her intuitive deep-tissue work and cupping add-ons. For Cape Cod folks who want focused, therapeutic bodywork from one trusted set of hands, Tieko delivers.

Timber Axe Bar & Bowl

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Falmouth's most unique night out combines candlepin bowling lanes and axe throwing bays under one roof alongside a full craft cocktail bar and wood-fired pizza. Whether you're celebrating a birthday or just looking for something beyond the usual bar scene, Timber Axe delivers serious fun in a lively, well-designed space. It's become a go-to for groups on the Upper Cape.

Under the Sun

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Under the Sun is a cooperative gallery and boutique in Woods Hole village, showcasing handcrafted work by local and American artists — jewelry, ceramics, stained glass, wearables, photography, and unique gifts for the home. Everything on the shelves has been made by hand, giving the shop a distinct, artisan character you won't find in chain retail. A wonderful spot to find a truly one-of-a-kind keepsake from your time on the Cape.

Water Street Kitchen

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Water Street Kitchen is a dinner spot in a weathered shingle building right on the water at 56 Water Street in Woods Hole. Their menu changes with the seasons, made from scratch with global influences, and leans on locally and sustainably fished and farmed ingredients, with craft cocktails at the bar. Their own motto is "Food is Love," and the place aims to feel like the best home-cooked supper. Tables can be booked ahead.