Woods Hole
A marine research village at the southwestern tip of Cape Cod, home to the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the main ferry port for Martha's Vineyard.
Woods Hole is a small fishing village within the town of Falmouth, home to world-class marine research institutions including the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) and the NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center. The WHOI Ocean Science Exhibit Center tells the story of the Alvin submersible and the discovery of the Titanic wreck. NOAA's Woods Hole Science Aquarium is one of America's oldest public aquariums. Both offer free or low-cost visits; hours vary by season, and some are closed in winter. The village's streets are short, and a half day is enough to explore on foot, taking in the drawbridge, the fishing harbor and the seafood eateries. This is the main ferry terminal for Steamship Authority crossings to Martha's Vineyard (about 45 minutes). From Falmouth you can cycle into town along the Shining Sea Bikeway. Parking is hard to find in summer, so consider leaving your car in Falmouth and taking a shuttle bus.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Nobska Light
- Martha's Vineyard
- Heritage Museums & Gardens
- Sandwich Glass Museum
- Cape Cod Canal
- Craigville Beach
- Hyannis Harbor & Main Street
- John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum