Free consult
A free 15-minute consult for medium and large work. Bring references if you have them.
Falmouth · Woods Hole · Route 28
Falmouth to our door: one road and one bridge
Route 28 north, over the Bourne Bridge, onto Main Street in Buzzards Bay.
Directions first
Driving up from Falmouth
About 23 minutes and 17.4 miles from Falmouth center. About 31 minutes from Woods Hole.
- From Falmouth center, pick up Route 28 north on Palmer Avenue.
- Stay on Route 28 as it becomes West Falmouth Highway, then MacArthur Boulevard after the rotary.
- Cross the Bourne Bridge on Route 28.
- On the mainland side, follow the ramp to the traffic circle and take the Buzzards Bay Bypass.
- At the Buzzards Bay rotary, take Main St. We’re at number 53. Park in the lot across the street.
Coming from Woods Hole? Take Quissett Avenue and Woods Hole Road up to North Main Street, which joins Route 28. Then follow the same steps.
Times are from Google Maps with light traffic on a Saturday evening in October, checked against OpenStreetMap routing (about 28 minutes on the same roads). Summer weekends run longer.
Falmouth · Upper Cape
Why Falmouth folks make the trip
Falmouth runs from Woods Hole, where the Vineyard ferries leave, up to the Bourne line. Wherever you start, Route 28 brings you to the Canal, and we’re just over the bridge. That’s about as simple as Upper Cape directions get.
Diamond Mind is a small custom shop that has been on Main Street since 2009. Tim Creed, the owner, has been tattooing since 1995. If you’re planning something big, start with a free consult, so the drive is for the session itself and not for guesswork.
Planning a bigger piece
How a custom piece gets started
Drawing appointment
Sleeves, legs, and back pieces get a free 20-minute drawing appointment before tattooing starts.
Priced by time
The shop minimum is $100, which covers 30 minutes. Bigger work is priced by time, and your artist gives you a real estimate.
The artists
Pick your artist
Look through Instagram first, then choose your artist when you book on Square.
- Tim Creed, owner: custom, illustrative, and traditional, tattooing since 1995. @diamond_mind_tattoo
- Chris Soucie: American Traditional. @chris_soucie_tattoos
- Aline Cimorelli: fine line. Her fine line page · @alinecimorelli
- Brendon Frietas: see his style at @b_tats_31
Questions
Falmouth FAQ
How long is the drive from Falmouth?
About 23 minutes and 17.4 miles from Falmouth center with light traffic. From Woods Hole it’s about 31 minutes and 20.6 miles. Summer traffic on Route 28 and the bridge can add a lot more.
Do I cross the Bourne Bridge or the Sagamore Bridge?
The Bourne Bridge. Route 28 carries you straight over it, and the shop is a couple of minutes past the far end.
Can I talk about a bigger piece before I commit to the drive?
Yes. For medium and large work there’s a free 15-minute consult, and for sleeves, legs, or back pieces there’s a free 20-minute drawing appointment. You can also call first: (508) 743-8462.
What happens if my tattoo doesn’t heal right?
If it didn’t heal right, touch-ups are free. Sun damage isn’t covered, so protect it from the sun.
Are you open on weekends?
Yes. We’re open 10 AM to 6 PM every day of the week, as listed on Square. Confirm when you book if you need a specific time.
53 Main St, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532 · (508) 743-8462 · open 10 AM–6 PM every day · Google Maps
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Book your Falmouth-to-Buzzards Bay trip
Booking runs through Square, and some bookings need a deposit to hold the slot. First time? Read the first tattoo guide. Other towns: nearby towns.