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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
The exhibit center ...
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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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Pierce Exhibit Center and Gift Shop
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On July 4th, the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) reopened the Pierce Exhibit Center and Gift Shop. The exhibit center was newly renovated this year to better express the enormous impact MBL has had in the scientific community.The exhibit center includes live animal tanks with creatures that MBL ...
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Biking Along the Shining Sea
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On a sunny Cape Cod day, nothing beats riding a bike while overlooking long stretches of beaches and cranberry bogs. The “Shining Sea Bikeway,” was named after the song “America the Beautiful” written by Falmouth native – Katharine Lee Bates. The name not only signifies a historical importance, but ...
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