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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Woods Hole’s Pirate Bar
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Built in 1849, the Captain Kidd is Woods Hole’s favorite pirate bar. With marble counter tops and furnishings from old ships, dining at the Captain Kidd really takes you back to Woods Hole’s original pirate days.Yes, it's true. Woods Hole was once the hangout of pirates, including the famous ...
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Quicks Hole Kids Night
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Every Tuesday evening, starting in July, Quicks Hole transforms into a kid sized movie theater. The lights are dimmed, the projector comes out and small chairs for the movie - goers are lined up. Kid’s Night at Quicks is a local favorite, with both parents and their children.Family classics are ...
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The Landfall
What could beat dangling your feet into the Gulf-stream water after a delicious seafood dinner? Probably not too much – the Landfall Restaurant sits right over the water and serves great fresh and local food from one of the best waterfront locations on Cape Cod.From lobster, swordfish, clams, ...
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Handworks
Nestled between the Woods Hole drawbridge and community center sits one of Woods Hole’s fine art shops - Handworks. If the location wasn’t already great enough, Handwork’s art is truly one-of-a-kind.The array of art at Handworks includes: jewelry, pottery, paintings, photography, soaps, clothing, ...
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