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Fall River is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. Fall River's population was 94,000 at the 2020 United States census, [5] making it the tenth-largest city in the state. It abuts the Rhode Island state line with Tiverton, RI to its south.
6 days ago · Fall River, city, Bristol county, southeastern Massachusetts, U.S. It lies on the east shore of Mount Hope Bay, at the mouth of the Taunton River, 18 miles (29 km) southeast of Providence, Rhode Island.
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History
Fall River's name comes from Quequechan(locally, QUICK-uh-shan), a Wampanoag word meaning "Falling Water". At one time, the Quequechan River meandered through the city, connecting South Watuppa Pond to the Taunton River via eight small waterfalls. Today, most of the river is routed underground, covered by I-195. A lone aboveground waterfall remains; it's manmade and hidden in the Metacomet Mills complex, near where Anawan St. intersects Davol St.
Climate
New England climates are typically unpredictable and can range from bitter cold to very hot. Winters can be freezing and can feature varying levels of snowfall. Summer weather can be humid and hot, especially away from the waterfront. The most temperate times of the year are late spring and late summer/early fall.
Talk
Speech in Fall River is distinctly, authentically New England (unlike in Boston, where transplants from across the country have made the local accent an endangered species). The “Fall River accent”is most similar to Rhode Island’s dialects, themselves influenced by Boston and NYC. The result is rounded vowels, dropped ‘r’s (Fall River becomes “Fawl Rivah”), and ‘r’s where there aren’t any (pizza becomes “peetzer”). Visitors will hear the classic “wicked,” “blinker,” and “packie,” alongside mo...
By plane
1. Logan International Airport (BOSIATA) in Bostonis the primary international airport serving the area. 2. T.F. Green Airport (PVDIATA) in Warwick (Rhode Island)is the city's nearest major domestic airport. 3. New Bedford Regional Airport (EWBIATA) offers flights from Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. 4. Taunton Municipal Airport (FAA: TAN) in East Taunton is a small regional airport.
By car
Most visitors arrive by car, due to Fall River's relative lack of intercity public transportation.
By bus
1. The Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) offers daily buses from nearby Swansea, Dartmouth, and New Bedfordto Fall River. 2. The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) offers daily buses from Providence and Newport to Fall River. 3. Peter Pan Bus Linesoffers bus routes from Boston and Newport. These are expensive coach buses (over $20 one-way). Due to COVID-19, bus service is extremely infrequent on these lines as of Dec 2020.
By car
Car access is recommended for travel in Fall River. Parking is free and plentiful throughout most of the city. Downtown, particularly in the areas immediately surrounding Government Center, metered parking may be required.
By bus
The Southeastern Regional Transportation Authority (SRTA) offers 14 bus routes within the city. All routes start at the Louis D. Pettine Transportation Center (118 4th St). Visiting from Boston? Your MBTA CharlieCard works on the bus! Otherwise, you can buy tickets at the bus terminal, or pay in cash (not credit card) onboard. Fares:$1.50 per trip ($1.40 with CharlieCard). $0.75 Reduced Fare ($0.70 with CharlieCard). Children under 6 free.
By taxi
Uber operates in Fall River. Other rideshare services (including Lyft) do not as of Jan 2021. Traditional taxi services exist, including Town Taxi and Yellow Cab of Fall River. However, their online presence is limited, and as of Jan 2021 it is unclear how regularly they are operating during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Museums
1. 41.706192-71.1633281 Battleship Cove, 5 Water St, ☏ +1 508 678-1100. museum closes at 4:30PM. Battleship Cove lays claim to the largest collection of preserved U.S. Navy ships in the world, from World War II to the present, which are open as historic monuments. The most famous of these boats is the USS Massachusetts ("Big Mamie"), which is said to have fired the first and last shells of WWII. Other ships include the Destroyer USS Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., Submarine USS Lionfish, and PT Boats...
Southeastern Massachusetts Bioreserve
Three sections of the massive 13,600 acres (5,500 hectares) Southeastern Massachusetts Bioreserve are partially or fully contained in Fall River, offering miles of maintained hiking trails. 1. 41.709345-71.0651216 Copicut Woods, Indian Town Rd (Parking area. Avoid driving Yellow Hill Rd, which is in a state of disrepair.). Owned and managed by Massachusetts' Trustees of Reservations, this 516 acres (209 hectares) secluded forest is located entirely in Fall River city limits. A varied landscap...
Parks
1. 41.717739-71.1571159 Bicentennial Park, 1 Brownell St. This patriotic waterfront park houses a copy of Washington DC's Iwo Jima Memorial. In 2021, an 80% scale replica of DC's Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall will open- the only one of its kind in the world.(updated Jan 2021) 2. 41.7054-71.160510 Fall River Heritage State Park, Davol St., ☏ +1 508 675-5759. Fall River Heritage State Park hugs the Taunton River which provides a wonderful and relaxing views. This 8.5-acre park overlooks Battle...
41.69586-71.1720091 Great Feast of the Holy Ghost of New England. Mid-August. Often called "the biggest Azorean feast in the world," it draws busloads of Portuguese from all over the country and Ca...41.714453-71.1289252 Driscoll Skating Arena, 272 Elsbree Street, ☏ +1 508 324-1926. Ice rink where you can play and spectate ice hockey (youth and adult leagues). Public skating hours every afterno...41.70326-71.1634143 Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan Street #1, ☏ +1 508 324-1926. This center on the top floor of one of Fall River's iconic mill buildings plays host to live music, art gall...41.721973-71.1193831 Bristol Community College (BCC), 777 Elsbree St, ☏ +1 508 678-2811. This two-year community college offers short professional development seminars (in-person and online), two-w...
41.676158-71.1642241 Fall River Shopping Center, 145 Mariano Bishop Blvd. Burlington anchors this complex, with other retailers including GameStop, Olympia Sports, and Savers.41.672061-71.1575932 SouthCoast Marketplace (formerly New Harbour Mall), 550 William S Canning Blvd. This open-air mall opened in 2017 with a movie theater and a supermarket (Market Basket). Retail...41.688504-71.1710253 Vanson Leathers, 951 Broadway, ☏ +1 508 678-2000. World-class manufacturer of jackets and suits for motorcyclists and motorsport athletes. Vanson also sells goods for fashion-c...The hometown of celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse, Fall River hosts multiple culinary hidden gems, and offerings that cannot be found even in nearby Boston.
Breweries
Since 2018, Fall River has been home to two craft breweries. New England is famous for its beer, and the quality of these two locations exceeds their small size. 1. 41.70143-71.168631 Canned Heat Craft Beer Co., 52 Ferry Street. Local brewery serving exceptional hazy IPAs in a spacious warehouse taproom. Recommendations: Suppah New England DIPA, Orbuculum series (rotating), International IPA series (Ibex using Slovenian hops, Koala using Australian hops, etc.)(updated Dec 2020) 2. 41.703022-7...
Bars
1. 41.702686-71.1542743 Dunny's Saloon, 13 N Main St. Old-school bar serving over 60 whisk(e)ys, numerous canned craft beers (IPAs, stouts, and sours), and cocktails alongside wings, Reubens, and burgers. 2. 41.701206-71.1702344 The Tipsy Seagull, 91 Purchase St. Open late spring to mid-fall. This one-of-a-kind tiki bar floats in the Taunton River for 6 months out of the year. Boaters can dock and get cocktails brought to their vessel, while landlubbers enjoy the rooftop bar. Live music every...
As of 2020, there are very few options for overnight accommodations in Fall River proper. Several hotels and motels in Westport or Somersetare less than a mile from Fall River's borders. 1. 41.752636-71.1173451 Holiday Inn Express, 360 Airport Rd, ☏ +1 508 672-0011. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: 11AM. Newly-renovated and opened in early 2021, it is the...
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- Battleship Cove. Fall River’s main attraction is an outdoor museum on the Taunton River made up of the world’s largest collection of U.S. Navy vessels from World War II.
- Lizzie Borden House. If you have a taste for the macabre, the scene of that unsolved double murder will surely pique your interest. The Lizzie Borden House (230 2nd St) has been a museum and bed and breakfast since 1996 and changed owners in 2021.
- Maritime Museum at Battleship Cove. Complementing the fleet moored close by is a museum that does a deep dive on Fall River’s maritime heritage. The permanent exhibit, Sails, Paddles & Screws, begins with the Age of Exploration and touches on whaling, ocean liners, warships and the story of United Fruit, which emerged from the Boston Fruit Company, and used Fall River’s port.
- Fall River Historical Society. Established for more than a century now, the Fall River Historical Society has many rich collections, covering decorative arts, costume, textiles, paintings, maritime memorabilia, manuscripts and ephemera, for a comprehensive picture of life in the city.
Nov 13, 2023 · Fall River is a truly historic town in Massachusetts. Visit mansions, play in parks, and explore the cove at beautiful Fall River, MA. There is so much to do!
Attractions | Viva Fall River. Discover The Unexpected. From historic attractions and iconic landmarks to legendary residences and charming neighborhoods brimming with Victorian architecture, visitors can experience the city’s rich history in diverse and engaging ways.
