Things to do & places to visit in Fall River, Massachusetts, United States

Fall River city in Massachusetts, United States. Timezone: America/New_York, current date and time: Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 13:23.

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5.0 Lizzie Borden House (1.341 reviews)
- Great stay!
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • History Museums

Come visit the location of one of America's most chilling unsolved murders. House tours are conducted every day of the week beginning at 10:30 am, with the last tour going in at 3:30 pm. For our more brave guests, we also rent rooms to stay overnight! Spend the night in America's most haunted B&B if you dare! See more..
5.0 Narrows Center for the Arts (71 reviews)
- Great Club in Fall River, Mass...
Wednesday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Art Galleries • Concerts • Theaters

Music that Matters - Art that Inspires. A premier concert venue located in the Battleship Cove area of Fall River, the Narrows features live performances and events, as well as spectacular art exhibits in a century-old mill building overlooking Mount Hope Bay. See more..
5.0 Lafayette Durfee House (19 reviews)
- Informative Presentation about the Quequechan River by Jeanne Provost.
Wednesday: Spent < 1 hour History Museums

" Fall River's Link to American Revolution" This is the home of Col Joseph Durfee who led the Fall River militia during the War for Independence and was frequently visited by the Marquis de Lafayette during this time period. Displays will include clothing, furniture, weaponry medical and surgical instruments and much more. We are open April to October with Events in Nov & Dec Admission is three dollars for adults. Children under 12 are free. See more..
5.0 Hartley's Original Pork Pies (8 reviews)
- hills, mills, and Pork Pies
Speciality & Gift Shops

Over 100 years they have been making these tings. there is a reason that they lasted so long. The recipe is from the old English country pork pies. You will never find better anywhere. They also sell Chicken, meat,, chourico, and salmon. But, the natives know that the best is still the original pork. many of the local offices get together and make "pork pie runs" for everybody to have a big meal on Fridays. If you are in Fall Rive its worth a stop, or to make a picnic near the battleship ( get them hot). the only thing wrong is they are stuck in the 1890's no internet, no UPS, no shipping. See more..
5.0 Tony's Bakery (7 reviews)
- Best tasty surprise in 2011
Speciality & Gift Shops
Our local Ocean State Job Lot store in North Walpole, New Hampshire recently started stocking Tony's Bakery Portugese Raisin bread and Bolos muffins. After walking by the display a few times without buying, I finally tried the raisin bread and bolo muffins. Now, I can't stop. I must have my "fix" of Tony's bread and muffins every week. They are unbelievably delicious. I have introduced my friends to these products and received their thanks for suggesting Tony's bread and bolo muffins. See more..
5.0 Borden Flats Lighthouse (5 reviews)
- Excellent
Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lighthouses

This was our 3rd overnight stay at the lighthouse and each year it just gets better. Owner and host Kevin Ferias makes the experience llike no other, and have booked again for next year. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a unique and relaxing get-away. See more..
5.0 The Little Theatre of Fall River (4 reviews)
- Community Theatre at it's best
Theaters

This is an excellent local musical theater group. The performance of Rat Pack Lounge has good music and comedy. It is a great value and you can tell that the troupe is doing this for their love of theater and the community. They have good community support and played to a full house on Sunday afternoon. See more..
5.0 International Culinary Institute (4 reviews)
- Culinary Institute A Must Visit!
Historic Sites • Educational sites
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!!! See more..
5.0 Sailshade Studios (3 reviews)
- Beautiful art studio in historic factory in Fall River
Spent < 1 hour Art Galleries

The space which is 15k. Square Ft has a long history to be explored beginning with 87ft. Solo exhibition at the International Squibb Corporate Headquarters In 1979 reviewed in the NYTimes titled Blending Science and Art. A 1988 Boston Globe exhibit is there See more..
5.0 Stumpy's Hatchet House (2 reviews)
- Great time with family!
Wednesday: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Game & Entertainment Centers

Stumpy's Hatchet House is the first indoor hatchet throwing venue in the U.S. Known as the #socialthrowdown, we offer a relaxed, friendly environment for groups of friends and family to get together and experience the fastest growing sport in the country in a way that cannot be found anywhere else. All done with your throwing session but wanting to have more fun? No prob. Just head to one of our LumberJack Lounges to hang out and finish your brews or better yet, play some Giant Tumbling Timbers, StumPuck, Four in a Row or other old school games. We are 21 (except for Thursdays when we are 18 for College Nite), BYOB & BYOF (we made this term up- just means you can bring your own grub). See more..
5.0 St James Irish Pub (2 reviews)
- Marvelous return to a past experience
Wednesday: 4:00 PM - 1:00 AM Bars & Clubs
There were great choices of imperial pints. The food was generous and reasonable. We. plan to visit regularly again and will try other food choices going forward, See more..
5.0 Kennedy Park Inclusion Playground (2 reviews)
- Nice park!
Spent 1-2 hours Parks • Playgrounds
We had a couple of hours to kill on our recent visit to Fall River as the Lizzie Borden house doesn't start tours until 11am (because it's also an operating bed and breakfast). So we found this park and stopped here to let our 7 year old son get out some of his energy. It is a very pretty park with lots of playground equipment for kids. There were several kids there and my son made some new friends while he played. It was a nice cool sunny morning and my wife and I enjoyed just sitting and relaxing and watching our son and the other kids play. See more..
4.5 Battleship Cove (785 reviews)
- A must for Ship & History lovers, Good for kids
Wednesday: Spent More than 3 hours Speciality Museums

Home to five National Historic Landmarks and Official Veteran Memorials on both state and national levels, Battleship Cove has been providing the preservation of both the military heritage of the New England region and that of the United States since 1965. A non-profit memorial and museum located in Fall River, Massachusetts, veterans, families, schools, Scouts, and interested visitors from around the world have walked the decks of these historic vessels and viewed the legendary aircraft on display. Day visits, overnight camping experiences, and special events allow the public to immerse themselves in the exploration of the historic entities on exhibit and see for themselves the sacrifices made by both the military personnel who served on these amazing ships and aircraft and those who supported their constructio See battleship USS Massachusetts BB59, destroyer USS Joseph P. Kennedy Jr DD850, submarine USS Lionfish SS298, PT Boats 617 and 796, and German missile corvette Hiddensee See more..
4.5 Oak Grove Cemetery (158 reviews)
- Peaceful walk
Cemeteries

Oak Grove is a older famous Cemetery in Fall River. You can visit the Andrew and Abigail Family Plot that contains the infamous Lizzy Borden and her family and pay respects. It's also a nice place to take a hour walk. It is very clean and well kept and worth a visit if on a Lizzy Borden self tour. See more..
4.5 Fall River Historical Society (98 reviews)
- A Very Interesting historical experience
History Museums

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. See more..
4.5 Portugalia Marketplace (42 reviews)
- Wide variety of authentic foods and drinks in fun setting
Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops

We visited on the recommendation of our Portuguese neighbors and loved the experience. We started with espresso and cappuccino in the cafe - very nice. Then checked out the wine selections and chose an inexpensive green wine. It would have been nice to have the option of wine tastings. We got a variety of cooked foods (bacalhua, octopus, cacoila and catchups), fresh cow cheese, roasted fava beans and pops and were glad to have the chance to sample some prepared foods. The oils, plentiful fish (canned and special room for salted cod), barrels with nuts/beans etc all made for a really interesting shopping experience. The only down side was not knowing the lingo and how to order from deli but staff were really helpful. See more..
4.5 Scottie's Pub (14 reviews)
- Hidden Gem!
Bars & Clubs

We came in from out of town for a funeral. We needed to see the Stanley Cup play-off game and found a welcoming space at Scotties. We would be here for the game so we took our time and was never rushed by our wonderful waitress, Kim. 3 beers and some clam cakes, clam chowder, buffalo chicken tenders, mussel bowl, and Scotties cheeseburger sliders did not disappoint. Great sports coverage and great music at the correct volume ( you heard it well and still be able to talk with your table). We would come back to this hidden gem in heartbeat See more..
4.5 Charles Braga, Jr. Bridge (11 reviews)
- All lanes open!!!
Bridges

This bridge is a very fast way to get from RI to Cape Cod when all the lanes are open. Most of the time they been down to 1 or 2 lanes..... So happy to see all lanes open today! See more..
4.5 Fall River Heritage State Park (10 reviews)
- Nice walk
State Parks
as long as it is not cloudy/rainy/snowing, the walk is excellent, winter or summer. View especially sunset are magnificent. See more..
4.5 Canned Heat Craft Beer (8 reviews)
- Canned Heat craft beer company
Breweries

Best beer anywhere. Very clean and friendly. Highly recommend. Dogs are welcome. Service is great as well as the atmosphere and views of the bay. You cant possibly do any better than the price you will pay for a first class product. Definitely a must visit when you are in Fall River Massachusetts. See more..
4.5 Quequechan River Rail Trail (2 reviews)
- Wildlife in the city.
Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Scenic Walking Areas

The amount of wildlife and birds that you can see in the middle of a bustling city are amazing. It's only a couple of miles, but it's a million miles away from the city. An easy walk on a wide sidewalk like path. Very enjoyable. See more..
4.0 Maplecroft (35 reviews)
- Famous Victorian house
Speciality Museums • Historic Sites

Maplecroft is the last home that the famous Lizzy Borden lived at with her sister. It's a beautiful Victorian home by the hospital and historical Prospect street. If you have time stop by take a look and walk around the block via Prospect street and enjoy. See more..
4.0 Children's Museum of Greater Fall River (28 reviews)
- Great place for children to play
Speciality Museums

An open spaced children's museum with specific rooms for types of play. Children interact very positively here with just enough of a selection of items to explore. Good place to spend a couple of hours. See more..
4.0 Marine Museum (23 reviews)
- Merry Times At The Maritime Museum.....
Speciality Museums • History Museums

I went here a few times during my recent visit to the area. It is a fantastic old school type of museum with countless beautiful ship models, and other artifacts; all tastefully displayed. There was even a lecture about shipwrecks that I attended, and brought one of my diving helmets to. I think that this is a wonderful museum, which is conveniently located near world famous Battleship Cove. If you visit Battleship Cove, then please take the time out to visit this museum too. You will certainly love it. I know that I did! Two rabbit ears up!! (\ (\ ( -.-) o_(")(") See more..
4.0 Copicut Woods (9 reviews)
- Amazing walls and well marked trails
Forests

A gateway to the 13,600-acre Southeastern Massachusetts Bioreserve, Copicut Woods boasts upland forests, wetlands and waterways, and remnants of a vibrant agricultural past. See more..
4.0 Lazer Gate (8 reviews)
- Awesome laser tag!
Wednesday: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Game & Entertainment Centers • Miniature Golf

Lazer Gate is home to a large multi level interactive laser tag arena, an 18 hole blacklight mini golf course, an arcade including a rotating rock wall and one of a kind Laser Trap. Food and soft drinks are available at the Cygnus 18 Cafe to refuel after a long day of play. See more..
4.0 Troy City Brewing (5 reviews)
- Great dark brews--choice of Iron Works, less sweet, and Maplecroft (named for Lizzie Borden's last home)
Wednesday: Spent 1-2 hours Breweries

No food, a drawback, but great brews. Try the Anawan, named for the Street. Opens at Noon on Saturday, and we never have a brew later than two--a habit picked up in UK, where hamburgs were $18 (£12) in the 90's, and still are, but the relative cost has diminished. Consequently, as a prof there to write books at the British Library, we'd share a hamburg, or jacket potato later, and have a brew (£2 back then) for lunch. Names important here, including Troy City, an early name of Fall River. See more..
Temple Beth-el (0 review)
Religious Sites
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Block Island Ferry (0 review)
Ferries
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St. Anne Shrine (0 review)
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Churches & Cathedrals
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