Getting to Woods Hole, MA
Travel
By Air…
The closest airport is Cape Cod Gateway Airport located in Hyannis, MA: https://flyhya.com
This airport services direct flights to/from Boston and New York, as well as offering connecting flights to/from Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket.
Approx. 45 minute drive from the Hyannis Airport to Woods Hole.
You can call an Uber or pick up a rental car directly from the airport.
Rental car services include Avis, Hertz, and Budget: https://flyhya.com/parking-transportation/ground-transportation/
The closest major airports off Cape are:
Logan International Airport in Boston: https://www.massport.com/logan-airport/
Approx. 1hr 45min - 2hr drive from Logan to Woods Hole.
Ubers and Rental cars available.
Alternatively there is a Peter Pan bus than runs from Logan directly to
Woods Hole https://peterpanbus.com/routes/logan-to-woodshole-bus/T.F. Green Airport (PVD) in Providence, RI: https://flyri.com
Approx. 1hr 30min drive from PVD to Woods Hole.
Ubers and Rental cars available.
By Land…
Driving:
We would not expect excessive traffic in October, however, please remember it is Columbus Day weekend and traffic could be heavier than usual especially
if you are traveling during rush hour.Check travel reports and give yourself extra time to enjoy the drive during this beautiful season on Cape Cod!
Parking :
While there is plenty of street parking in Woods Hole, many of the spots are metered and not for overnight parking. Please check with your hotel/inn
about parking.There is a parking lot next to the reception venue on Water Street, a small fee may apply and while there should be plenty of available spaces in October,
priority access is given to students and faculty at the Oceanographic Institute.Additionally there is a small parking lot behind St. Joseph’s Chapel that our guests can use on the day of our wedding as well as non-metered street parking nearby.
Train :
Closest train services are to Providence and Boston via Amtrak: https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
By Sea…
Yes, Woods Hole is on the water and a major hub of sea travel for the Cape its surrounding islands!
For more information about the ferry services in addition to more detailed travel information about getting to/from Woods Hole, see here: https://www.steamshipauthority.com/visitors/travel_connections
Stay
In Woods Hole
Woods Hole Inn: A charming B&B Located in the center of Woods Hole.
8min walk to Wedding Chapel
2min walk to Wedding Reception & After-Party
Tree House Lodge: A newly refurbished Motor Inn Located just outside the center of Woods Hole.
4min drive and 16min walk to Wedding Chapel
8min walk and 3min drive to Wedding Reception & After-Party
Woods Hole Passage Inn: Quaint B&B a short drive from the center of Woods Hole.
5min drive to Wedding Chapel
5min drive to Wedding Reception & After-Party
Sands of Time: Refurbished former Motor Inn located just on the edge of the town center.
3min drive and 14min walk to Wedding Chapel
2min drive and 7min walk to Wedding Reception & After Party
Harbor House: A historic inn and former Sea Captain’s Home located just behind Sands of Time on the edge of the town center.
3min drive and 14min walk to Wedding Chapel
2min drive and 7min walk to Wedding Reception & After Party
Note : Transportation to and from the wedding for guests staying in Woods Hole will be made available. More details to come.
Other Options Nearby
Inn on the Square: A charming hotel centrally located in the heart of historic downtown Falmouth.
10min drive to Wedding Chapel
10min drive to to Wedding Reception & After Party
Palmer House Inn: A classic Victorian B&B centrally located in historic downtown Falmouth.
10min drive to Wedding Chapel
10min drive to Wedding Reception & After Party
Beach Breeze Inn: A casual beach-side inn located yards from the ocean and a short drive to historic downtown Falmouth.
12min drive to Wedding Chapel
12min drive to Wedding Reception & After Party
Airbnb / VRBO / WeNeedAVacation.com: If you’re interested in renting a private home for the weekend we suggest checking these three sites.
About Woods Hole
Cape Cod, and Woods Hole in particular, have played a special role in our relationship. The first time we traveled together to visit Brian’s family home on the Cape, back in the winter of 2017, we visited Woods Hole and fell in love with its charm and unique history.
In the Spring/Summer of 2020, during the height of the pandemic, we returned to Woods Hole for an extended stay, this time renting our own cottage a short walk from the center of town. Like many during Covid, long walks became a daily routine and each evening we would walk through town and back along the water. It was on one of these walks that we first took note of St Joseph’s Chapel, struck by its charm and waterfront views.
Fast forward to our engagement on the Cape in August 2022, we returned to Woods Hole to celebrate at Water Street Kitchen (thank you Maura!). Located across the harbor from St. Joseph’s Chapel, Water Street Kitchen has quickly become one of our all-time favorite restaurants, not just for its picturesque setting on the water, but for its delicious seasonal menus.
One of our favorite features of Woods Hole is how unique and walkable it is, with the water never too far away. For a small, seaside village it offers a lot: ocean views, a beautiful harbor, the world-class Oceanographic institute, museums, art galleries, bars, restaurant, shops and more.
We’re so excited to share Woods Hole, a place that has meant so much to us, with our closest friends and family and hope that you enjoy your visit amidst our wedding festivities!
For information on the many offerings in Woods Hole, checkout: https://woodshole.com and for more on its rich history visit https://woodsholemuseum.org
Xo
Annie & Brian
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