Why go
- Census-designated place in Massachusetts, United States.
History
Woods Hole is a census-designated place in the town of Falmouth in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. It lies at the extreme southwestern corner of Cape Cod, near Martha's Vineyard and the Elizabeth Islands. As of the 2020 census, Woods Hole had a population of 834.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 3 direct destinations
- Cape Air 9K (CNA) · 3 routes: Nantucket, Vineyard Haven MA, White Plains
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 4 direct destinations
- Cape Air 9K (CNA) · 4 routes: Boston, Nantucket, New Bedford, White Plains
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Woods Hole, MA — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 4 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Woods Hole, 0.4 mi); routes include M/V Comorant, Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry, Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Woods Hole, MA. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.