Cape Cod Villages

Last Tuesday evening my husband Bill and I went to Woods Hole for a fine meal of New England seafood, at one of our favorite restaurants. Shuckers is one of those cozy places that we all enjoy discovering while on vacation. It is tucked away at 91A Water Street, down a cobblestone alleyway, in the heart of Woods Hole Village. The owner, Kevin Murphy and his excellent staff know how to serve up a proper New England feast. Shuckers is a place where the food is artfully prepared and presented but the dress and atmosphere are casual.and relaxed. Those of […]

That was how Woods Hole was described by a national news reporter after a small plane crash brought reporters flocking to Woods Hole in 1999. We have to commend the technical accuracy.  Amidst the chaos, Woods Hole has retained its small village appeal and fishing is still part of the daily scene. On an August afternoon visit to the docks next to the Aquarium you may find a number of small commercial fishing boats and a box truck loading fresh fish for a Boston wholesaler. Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) operates the Gemma to collect research specimens and The National Marine […]

Woods Hole is one of the most beautiful places on Cape Cod to wander around and take pictures.  Just a few minutes stroll from the center of the village, you will find beaches, stunning water view homes, amazing boats and much more. Fall and spring are a great time to visit Cape Cod — what follows is a photo essay of “walking Woods Hole” in the off-season. Come and explore Woods Hole, a quintessential Cape Cod village.  The magic is in the discovery of your own favorite views and special spots.

Whether you like hiking in the woods or going for a picnic on the beach, the Knob is the place to be. Woods Hole’s hidden treasure has long been a place of peace and wonder for all who have discovered it. Locals and vistors alike have traveled the wooden trails to the top of The Knob to view an amazing sunset overlooking Buzzards Bay and Quissett Harbor. Once you reach the top of the peninsula and stand overlooking Buzzards Bay, it’s as if time stops and all your worries in the world disappear with the sunset. The view is simply breathtaking. Also, […]