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Nobska Lighthouse

Nobska Road, Woods Hole, Falmouth, MA
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Ranked #4 of 9 attractions in Woods Hole
Type: Lighthouses
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turnersville, nj
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

its location is convenient for taking pictures and close to the Woods Hole ferry only dislike is that you can only take pictures from two sides but that is enough

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Long Island, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We caught two nice sunsets two days in a row and got some very nice photos at sunset. Very near the Woods Hoe Ferry terminal.

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Lyon, France
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Beautiful spot, a great view to sit and watch the ferry boats go past. A picnic lunch is perfect! We stayed in April, and the traffic on the road was very light. We were able to walk down to a small beach with an even better view of the light house for photos.

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Boston, Massachusetts
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

Small lighthouse, expected something more spectacular, instead found a short run down lighthouse. Made a U turn and headed back to Falmouth.

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Boston
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

Wasn't able to go up in the light house because it was closed but the view from the bottom of the light house was beautiful. Also the beach area across the street is nice.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Pleasant stop along the scenic and quiet Falmouth coastline. A stroll across the street is great location to watch boats and have a picnic.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

Nobska sits on a scenic windy ocean drive and has a nice little sitting area across the street to look out at Vineyard Sound. Perfect photo op for shutterbugs like me.. and you. Parking can be tricky if it's busy, it's right on a curve where people are diving by so use care in backing out. A must see!

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Naples, FL
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

In addition to seeing a piece of history and the views, the drive to the lighthouse is as scenic as one could ask for. The views of Martha's Vineyard are wonderful.

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East Falmouth, Massachusetts, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

Definitely worth a drive and quick stop/photo opportunity. Nice views over vineyard sound. Parking spots get jammed up in summer.

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Wilmington, Delaware
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

Take a few minutes to stop and visit this beautiful lighthouse if you're in Falmouth. Even better, keep an eye out for the opportunity to go up into it (wait times can be a bit long, so arrive early). Parking lot is small, so be ready to do some maneuvering.

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