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Beebe Woods

Great mountain biking and jogging trails located at the end of Depot Ave. in Falmouth. Also a scenic pond with a rope swing, great for a hot summer day (follow the signs on the trails to the “Punch Bowl”).
Directions:

1. Route 28 South past hospital lights to right on Depot Avenue. Continue over tracks and past
   Highfield Hall into the parking lot at Cape Cod Conservatory.
2. (alternate lot) West on Ter Heun Drive from Jones Road and Route 28 lights. Past Falmouth Hospital and Gosnold to parking on left.

Bell Tower Garden

This small park is right on Eel Pond in Woods Hole, next to the bell tower. Go through the gate and enjoy the peaceful view of the drawbridge from benches.

Bigelow Cupola

Bigelow is WHOI’s oldest building. If you climb the side stairs to the top of the building and then walk to the middle of the hallway, you’ll find a collection of old black and white photos of WHOI and a circular staircase that leads to the small gazebo on the roof. An upward sliding door will let you out on the roof. It is a great place for a bird’s eye view of Woods Hole, Eel Pond, the WHOI dock (and whatever ship may be in), Vineyard sound and the islands.

Eel Pond Park

A small grassy area behind the WHOI information office. For WHOI types only. Nice view of Eel pond, and a good place to have lunch.

Fisheries Aquarium

End of Water St. in Woods Hole. Very small aquarium with a cute seal playing outside. Don’t miss the blue lobster.

Goodwill Park

There is a pond with a small sandy beach, volleyball courts, and grills within the park. Some of the time, there is a life-guard to guard a small swimming area, marked with floats. That little area gets crowded sometimes but the rest of the pond is always empty and very beautiful (and not eutrophied!). The entrance is on Gifford Street (from Main St. in Falmouth, turn left onto Gifford. Go through the light at Gifford and Jones, and the entrance to the park will be on your left).

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