Beautiful tree in Woods Hole, where several local B&B's welcome travelers at any time of the year! See Woods Hole Passage, Woods Hole Inn or Palmer House listings for more information. ...
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George Williams Skiff
Mention the term “skiff” to anyone who has lived around Woods Hole and they will immediately picture a George Williams skiff, a total old school classic and great for a multitude of purposes.
The typical George Williams skiff is around 17 feet in length and made of painted pine plywood. Powered by ...
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Nat Chalkley
If you’re looking to fish the waters of Cape Cod, Nat Chalkley is a local fishing expert. Chalkley has been fishing Cape Cod’s waters for over 20 years – so he knows all the tricks to fishing in this area.Chalkley grew up in Virginia and began fishing the James River as a young kid. He also ...
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OceanQuest
Woods Hole is home to some of the largest scientific organizations in the world – so who wouldn’t want to experience a little bit of science while visiting? One of the best ways to discover the environment around Woods Hole is aboard OceanQuest.OceanQuest is a 90-minute discovery cruise that ...
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Woods Hole Historical Museum
Today, we think of Woods Hole as a village filled with waterside restaurants, shops, and some of the largest scientific establishments in the world. But imagine a Woods Hole with clipper ships lining the harbor and sheep grazing on meadows with very few trees.The best place to discover the “old ...
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How to Park in Woods Hole
In the summer months, Woods Hole is filled with happy people, enjoying the summer breeze, watching the boats come in and out of the harbor, stopping for a bite to eat – AND looking for a place to park. But parking in Woods Hole is not as hard as you may think with several hundred spaces waiting to ...
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Calcutta Fishing Derby
The Calcutta Fishing Derby takes place during the month of September and is sponsored by the Woods Hole Business Association. Daily prizes are given for the biggest catch of Bluefish and Bass and grand prizes are given on the final day of the derby.The 2012 Calcutta Fishing Derby begins at 12:01am ...
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Woods Hole Oceanographic Exhibit Center
A trip to Woods Hole affords you a visit to the incredible discoveries of the world-famous research institution called the Woods Hole Oceanographic (WHOI). In the midst of the many scientific research buildings in Woods Hole sits the Ocean Science Exhibit Center and Gift Shop.
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The Fishmonger
Despite having eaten at the Fishmonger dozens of times, the definition of a “fishmonger” was never clear to me. After a few Google searches, I discovered this means “someone who sells fish and seafood” which is certainly true of this authentic New England perched on one of the East Coast’s most ...
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