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Falmouth
The bustle of this resort town's fishing harbor, yachting center, and commercial port only adds to its charm. In the 18th century Falmouth was the main mail-boat port for North America, and in Flushing, a village across the inlet, you can see the slate-covered houses built by prosperous mail-boat captains. A ferry service now links the two towns. On Custom House Quay, off Arwenack Street, is the King's Pipe, an oven in which seized contraband was burned.
Falmouth at a Glance
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Travel Deals in The West Country
- Small budget: Stay in Bristol this May Fr $129+/Nt Save with Expedia, $64/night less
- Book 4-Star Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Centre Fr $131+/Nt Expedia
- Plymouth 4-Star Hotel Sale! 4 Nts + Air Fr $2297 Expedia
- Bristol Savings! Book at Redwood & Country Club Fr $113+/Nt — $113 Save with Expedia, $24/night less
- Bristol Savings! Book at Bristol Marriott Royal Fr $154+/Nt — $154 Expedia
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