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( 508-888-8550; www.belfryinn.com ; 8 Jarves St; r incl breakfast $149-299; ) Ever fall
asleep in church? Then you'll love the rooms, some with stained-glass windows, in this
creatively restored former church, now an upmarket B&B. If, however, you're uneasy
about the angel Gabriel watching over you in bed, Belfry has two other nearby inns with
conventional rooms.
Seafood Sam's SEAFOOD$$$
( www.seafoodsams.com ; 6 Coast Guard Rd; mains $8-20; 11am-9pm; ) Sam's is a good
family choice for fish and chips, fried clams and lobster rolls. Dine at outdoor picnic
tables overlooking Cape Cod Canal and watch the fishing boats sail by.
Falmouth
Fantastic beaches and a scenic seaside bike trail highlight the Cape's second-largest
town.
DON'T MISS
LOBSTER ICE CREAM, ANYONE?
Lobster mania takes a new twist at Ben & Bill's Chocolate Emporium (209 Main St, Fal-
mouth; cones $5; 9am-11pm) where the crustacean has crawled onto the ice-cream
menu. Forget plain vanilla. Step up to the counter and order a scoop of lobster ice
cream. Now there's one you won't find with the old 31-flavors folks.
Sights & Activities
Old Silver Beach BEACH
(off MA 28A; ) Deeply indented Falmouth has 70 miles of coastline, but none of it is
finer than this long, sandy stretch of beach. A rock jetty, sandbars and tidal pools provide
fun diversions for kids. Parking costs $20.
Shining Sea Bikeway CYCLING
( ) A bright star among the Cape's stellar bike trails, this 10.7-mile beaut runs along the
entire west coast of Falmouth, offering unspoiled views of salt ponds, marsh and sea-
scapes. Bike rentals are available at the north end of the trail.