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Fall River is a historic mill city of about 95,000 people on the Taunton River in southeastern Massachusetts, near the Rhode Island line. In the late 1800s it was one of the largest textile centers in the world, nicknamed Spindle City, and enormous granite mills still line its rivers and hills. Generations of Portuguese, Azorean, French Canadian and Irish immigrants shaped its neighborhoods and food.
The city's most famous address is the Lizzie Borden House, scene of the notorious 1892 axe murders, now a museum and bed and breakfast. Battleship Cove, on the waterfront beneath the Braga Bridge, holds the largest collection of World War II naval ships in the world, led by the battleship USS Massachusetts.
The Granite Mill and Davol Mills recall the textile era, and Fall River Heritage State Park explains it along the river. The grand City Hall, the Fall River Public Library and B.M.C. Durfee High School show off Gilded Age architecture, and Portuguese bakeries and restaurants serve some of the best Azorean food in America. Newport and Providence are each about 30 minutes away.
Maritime museum with the largest collection of World War II naval ships in the world, including the battleship USS Massachusetts, a destroyer and a submarine. Visitors climb through decks, turrets and crew quarters. Wear comfortable shoes for steep ladders, and allow at least three hours.
Museum about Fall River's maritime past, with ship models, exhibits on the Fall River Line steamships and a large Titanic model used in a Hollywood film. It is near Battleship Cove. Plan about an hour, and visit after the ships for a quieter look at local sea history.
Museum in a Victorian mansion on Rock Street, with period rooms, local history exhibits and the most important collection of items related to Lizzie Borden. Guided tours explain the city's mill-era wealth. Check tour times, as visits are guided and open seasonally.
Home where Andrew and Abby Borden were killed in 1892, a famous case in which daughter Lizzie was tried and acquitted. It is now a museum and bed and breakfast with daily tours. Book a tour online, and brave guests can even stay the night in the house.
Historic granite textile mill in Fall River, a reminder of the era when the city was one of the world's biggest cotton cloth producers. Like many local mills, its stone walls are built from local granite. View it from outside as part of a drive past the city's large mill buildings.
Large granite mill complex built in the 1860s near the Taunton River, one of the many textile mills that made Fall River famous. Its massive stone walls and towers show the scale of the industry. View it from the outside, as the buildings are now used for business and housing.
Twin-towered church built in the early 1900s of blue marble for the city's French Canadian community, with a shrine in the lower church that draws pilgrims. Its towers are a landmark on the skyline. Visitors may enter when the church is open, and should be quiet during services.
Unusual city hall built in the 1970s directly over Interstate 195, so traffic passes beneath the building. It replaced an older city hall on the same site. It is an interesting stop for architecture fans, and it is close to the downtown shops and restaurants.
Main library built of granite in 1899 in an elegant Renaissance Revival style, with a grand reading room and local history collections. It is part of the downtown historic district. Step inside to see the reading room, and ask staff about local history resources.
Waterfront park on the Taunton River next to Battleship Cove, with a riverside boardwalk, lawns, a boathouse with sailing programs and views of the Braga Bridge. It is a good place for a picnic after the ships. Walk the boardwalk at sunset for views of the bridge and water.
Restored 1920s carousel with hand-carved horses, housed in a pavilion at Battleship Cove. It once ran at an amusement park in nearby Dartmouth and is now a favorite with families. Rides are cheap and run seasonally, so check hours and combine it with the ships.
Historic street near downtown Fall River lined with grand Victorian homes built for mill owners and merchants during the city's boom years. Many have fine porches and detailed trim. Walk the street to see the architecture, and continue to the Historical Society on nearby Rock Street.
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