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Places
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USS
Massachusetts Memorial
Battleship Cove
Fall River, MA 02721
1-508-678-1100 |
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Featuring World War II ship Battleship USS Massachusetts, Destroyer
USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Submarine USS Lionfish and the Hiddensee
(Russian Missile Corvette). Open daily 9-5. |
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Marine
Museum
70 Water St.
Battleship Cove
Fall River, MA 02721
Phone 1 508 674-3533 |
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Featuring Maritime History presented with models, art, and
artifacts: special emphasis on the RMS Titanic and the steamboats
of the old Fall River Line which operated transportation from
Boston to New York City. Open Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat 12-5 Sun and
Holidays 12-4. |
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Old
Colony and Fall River Railroad Museum
Battleship Cove
2 Water Street
Fall River, MA 02721
Phone (508) 674-9340 |
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Old Colony & Fall River Railroad Museum Inc. is a nonprofit,
historical, and educational museum dedicated to the preservation
of a nostalgic past...railroading in Fall River and New England. |
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Lizzie
Borden Museum
92 Second St.
Fall River, MA 02721
Phone 1-508-675-7333 |
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| Featuring
guided tours which include history of Fall River in the 1890s.
Learn the story of the famous murder mystery which was never
resolved. This home is now available as a bed and breakfast
for those that dare. |
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Fall
River Historical Society
451 Rock St.
Fall River, MA 02720
1-508-679-1071 |
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This
Greek revival style mansion houses many of the artifacts reflecting
the days as the textile manufacturing center of the world. Also
included in the Society's collection is the world famous Lizzie
Borden Exhibit.
Early April - Mid November
Mon - Fri 9 - 4:30, Sat - Sun 1:00 - 5:00 pm
November 29 - December 31 Free Victorian Christmas Display
Mon - Fri 9 - 4:30, Sat - Sun 1:00 - 5:00 pm |
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Lafayette
Durfee House
94 Cherry Street
Fall River, MA
P.O. Box 1774
Fall River, MA 02722
(508) 821-5976
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Hours
of Operation:
Open Sundays from 1-4 PM
from April thru October
or by appointment for group tours
lafayettedurfee@yahoo.com
Located in historic Fall River, experience a piece of Fall River's
history by visiting this 1750 farmhouse owned by the Durfees,
the Anthonys and the Lewins. |
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Fall
River Heritage State Park
200 Davol St.
Fall River, MA 02720
Phone:
1-508-675-5759 |
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| Beautiful
8.5 acre park that overlooks the renowned Battleship Cove. Create
your own nautical adventure by renting one of the sailboats
docked along the park's boardwalk. |
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The
Carousel at Battleship Cove
1 Central St. - Battleship Cove
Fall River, MA 02721
Phone:
1-508-678-1100 |
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| Visit
the Fall River Carousel. Not just any merry-go-round, the carousel
is a work of art, lovingly carved by 1920's craftsmen. Fully
restored, it delights children and adults in a beautiful pavilion.
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 The
Factory of Terror
From Providence, RI: Take 195 east to exit 5,
bear left off the exit.
From Boston: Take RT. 24 South to 195 West to exit
5, bear left (Rt. 138). At first set of lights, take a left
onto Columbia Street. Go left on Miliken Street and take first
right on Spring St.
From New Bedford & Cape Cod: Take 195 West to exit
5, bear left (Rt. 138)then bear right (Rt. 138). At first
set of lights, take a left onto Columbia Street. Go left on
Miliken St. and take first right on Spring St.
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Asylum
of Horror
Corner of Pocasset St. and Davol St.
Fall River, MA 02721
Phone:
1-508-324-7709
(toll free - 1-866-asylum6 ) |
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"The
Next Level in Ultimate Horror!"
In Historic Fall River
Close to Battle Ship Cove
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