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Top Attractions in Fall River

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Historic Sites
Historical home restored to 1892 decor provides a blend of eerie ambiance and rich history. Features include guided tours, a ghost hunt with high-tech equipment, and a unique gift shop.
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Speciality Museums
Historical naval museum featuring WWII battleships and a well-preserved submarine, complete with interactive exhibits and insights into sailor life. Highlights include a walk through an engine room and a climb into a gun turret.
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What travelers are saying

  • Michael
    New York City, NY2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing experience! M. Sheridan was our house tour guide…she was born to do this! Aside from being a historian and expert on Lizzie Borden, Mrs. Sheridan maintained a character, demeanor, and style that was synonymous with the era. So much fun! We learned so much about the Borden family and that fateful day, to include separating fact from fiction. This may be the best tour ever! Highly recommend!
    Written April 25, 2024
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  • Harrision S
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great to tread the decks of a real battleship (A pity the RN didn't keep at least one). And good to see one engine room open too. Watch your footing and your head in some areas.
    Written May 2, 2024
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  • Sarah C
    31 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I went to see the Borden family graves, but the Cemetery as a whole was gorgeous to walk through. There are markings on the ground to dorect you to the Borden family. Sprawling and well maintained, paths and roads are easy to walk. Easy to remember to be respectful in such a beautiful place. There is parking inside the gate, too!
    Written February 26, 2024
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  • David M
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Located in a well preserved 19th century mansion, the site is a virtual museum. Includes a small gift shop/book store with items relating to the history of the city and the Lizzy Borden case. Staff is courteous and knowledgeable.
    For a nominal fee you are led through the main parts of the house, highlighting the art, furnishings, and architecture. One room contains the largest collection of Lizzie
    Borden related material in existence. It's truly a step back in time to 19th century Fall River. Well worth the visit.
    Written October 20, 2022
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  • Walt_Lucas
    Fall River, MA38 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a wonderful gem. This place is just outside of the busy Downton area of Fall River, just across route 79 from Battleship Cove (although there's no easy way to walk from one to the other) Guides are dressed in period attire and are loaded with information on the revolution war. Length of visit is an hour or less depending on if there's any activities planned that day. If you're a history buff, definitely visit this place
    Written December 15, 2018
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  • John M
    Kennebunk, ME304 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Around the corner from Battleship Cove, this museum does not get mutch attention, but is very interesting. They have one of the largest collections of Titanic memorabilia
    Written January 15, 2020
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  • Tom G
    New Bedford, MA56 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Terrific variety of craft brews. It's a little out-of-the-way, but totally worth it. It's a large converted space. Plenty of room to hang out. Staff is super friendly and love to talk about the different beers they offer. They have added some upholstered seating which is nice. Go with friends. I also like that it's dog friendly.
    Written February 17, 2024
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  • Sarah C
    31 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was a cool piece of history to see. However, it is a private residence, so I just stopped out front for a few minutes while driving by to admire the building. Cool to see!
    Written February 26, 2024
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  • Nomad05225561561
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We went to see Bye Bye Birdie at Little Theatre Fall River and absolutely loved it! What a phenomenal group of performers! The cast and crew did a fabulous job.
    Written March 15, 2024
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  • missmellie2015
    Teaneck, NJ12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Absolutely a must visit...from the old art deco diners to the old time bars and ice cream parlors. Great visit for the whole family. There is a play area and some amusement games. Highly recommend it!!!
    Written August 10, 2015
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  • Paul B
    Fall River, MA17 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    worth an hour or two, sort of inspiring for young developing inquisitive minds. Plenty of hands on simple concepts to make kids think scientifically. Price kind of steep for the quantity of experiences. Cool building that adults might care about.
    Written January 20, 2018
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  • Alisha P
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I can't say enough about this experience- I booked an overnight stay for my husband's birthday. We were very excited about it, and still it overshot our expectations. When you stay, you're the only ones at the lighthouse, left to experience it the way the lightkeeper would (well, except without any responsibilities and with cell phone coverage, ha ha). The instructions from the owner in the confirmation email were clear, he was responsive to our inquiries before the trip, and was in touch by text when an unexpected thunderstorm came through that night. Every bit was well thought out and executed, from meeting us on time to take us to the light, to taking our photos before and after the overnight stay and texting them to us, to the selection of DVDs in the sitting room (The Lighthouse, Finding Nemo, etc., LOL). It was an incredibly windy day upon arrival (25 mph winds) which made it even more exciting and memorable for us, and the sunset (and lightning) views were incredible from both the lower level and from the light up top. This is an incredibly memorable and unique experience that you won't regret. Only warnings: (1) They are booked up a YEAR in advance, so book now for next year. (2) Two people, max, and no pets. (3) It would be tough for people who have mobility concerns- you climb a rung ladder from the boat to the first floor, and the bedroom is four flights up.
    Written July 14, 2022
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