Enjoy our vibrant community and its array of fun year-round activities waiting for all to share. Please refer to the list of activities on the Walking Guide.	Shop and browse the many wonderful stores that proudly offer a fine selection of clothing, furniture, art, gifts, books and unique home & personal items. Chat with our friendly merchants who are ready to assist you and offer tips to make your visit a memorable one.	Dine in a multitude of cafes, pubs and fine restaurants. Choose from Italian to Mediterranean, a scrumptious sandwich to a four-course meal. Our clam chowder and freshly-caught seafood are a must! Just make sure to leave a little room for an ice cream cone or a delicious slice of pie.	Stroll down tree-lined streets savoring the variety and pace of a lively seaside community. Falmouth Village offers a charming mixture of historic homes, buildings, businesses and restaurants, with ocean beaches less than a mile away.

A little bit of history...

Originally known as Suckanesset, the area now known as Falmouth was first settled in 1660 by just 12 men. This fledgling settlement grew and in 1686 was granted a Town Charter by the General Court of Plymouth Colony. Around 1690, the Town was renamed Falmouth in honor of Falmouth, England, the port from which Bartholomew Gosnold sailed. Gosnold was the first navigator from the Old World to set foot in Falmouth and gave Cape Cod its name.

Author of “America the Beautiful,” Katharine Lee Bates, was born in Falmouth Village in 1859. Falmouth’s rich history includes fishing, farming, whaling, scientific institutions and being a resort destination.