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Ready for an adventure kiddies? Then come to Fall River and see the aging ruins of the Old Fall…read moreRiver Ice House. But please, be discreet. Signs around the entryway state that fishing, boating, swimming and camping are strictly prohibited. But ever since I was a child I always wondered what the old Medieval looking ruin had to offer the not so faint of heart. Now as an adult literalist, I interpret the absence of a no trespassing order as something akin to an invitation. One side of the structure can be seen on the right while driving north on Route 24 coming from 195. Take exit 5 and follow Eastern Avenue then take a left onto New Boston Road. At the end, turn left onto Willow Street which turns into Ruth Street (over the freeway) and then Meridian Street (in a very short distance). Park on Hannah Street or Bergeron Street and then walk back toward whence you drove and go around the left of the fence across the road. What awaits you on the other side is a lonesome path long neglected over time. Weeds and trees flourish between cracks in the crumbling asphalt. Once past the noise from the street, an eerie quiet sets in. A short walk will lead you to the northern shores of the pond. Continue along and watch for the ruins on the right. Inside you will find excellent photo opportunities and a remarkable example of structural decay and a forest gradually reclaiming lost ground. Vines ensnare the surrounding trees and creep alongside the walls of the massive building. The colossal inner chambers are full of trees and enormous stones that have given way to time. Interesting exterior brickwork nestled among stones can be seen as one moves along the southern edge of the building closer to the shore. One wall bears the scar of what may have been a large lightning strike. Most of the walls have soaring vacancies in the stonework that may have once held windows or doors. Sadly, there is some graffiti, but it's a minor distraction in such an exciting place. After you've had your fill of the ruins, continue along the path and feel the eyes of the forest upon you. Low walls of stone accompany you throughout most of your journey and it would be difficult to get lost. Bear left when the path splits about a half mile after you've gone over the causeway (it can be difficult to discern) and you will eventually return to Meridian Street. Do NOT forget your camera!

This house is being beautifully and carefully restored. We attended their Colonial Life event and…read morehad a fabulous time! They had many reenactors on hand who were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. It was a great experience and we will definitely be back!

Very small landmark where the first Puritan settlers landed in Portsmouth, RI. There is parking at…read morethe entrance and a very short walk where you will find a shaded glade with a running brook and a small waterfall, memorial benches scattered throughout, and an herb garden in memory of the late Anne Hutchinson and Mary Dyer. Very peaceful little spot!!

DO NOT STAY HERE: I stayed at the lighthouse for one night. That amounted to $600, and that's with…read morehaving to wait two years for my stay. The lighthouse itself was fine. If you can get around the bugs and the dust and being stranded for 24 hours in the middle of the ocean, you may enjoy yourself. My primary concern is the lack of safety aboard the lighthouse and the lack of care for same. At 7:30 in the morning, a strange man rolled up next to the lighthouse so close as if he was going to tie. I informed the owner, Kevin, that this happened and his response was, " Oh, probably just a fisherman. I have no control over who comes up to the lighthouse because it's public waters." I am a young female, who was staying completely alone. No locks on the doors or windows, including the bathroom door, and this is in Fall River - one of the most dangerous cities in Massachusetts. Days after my stay, the owner decided to contact me and chew me out for not giving a $50 tip. I have no idea where $50 came into play. I would never tip anyone $50 even if they cleaned my entire bathroom with their tongue. But he kept insisting that I owed him $50 for a tip and also calling it a "fee". I have worked in hospitality and tourism for the last five years, and I have never expected, chased a guest for, or been angry about not receiving a tip. I've also never stipulated the amount I was to be tipped. I found the owner wildly unprofessional, rude, and money hungry. He was not at all concerned about the safety of me or other guests for that matter. I would consider myself to be a pretty good guest. I cleaned up after myself and I even did a little extra cleaning for them, since the lighthouse really needed it. But I was met with nasty text messages days after my departure about a $50 tip that they felt entitled to. I'd also like to mention that I'm a cancer patient in my 20's and this is a grown man who makes at least $600 a night per guest and he still had the nerve to try something like this.

What an awesome lighthouse to visit! We had a lot of fun here. Nick has done a phenomenal job…read morerestoring this lighthouse, he provided the ride out and he was a fantastic host! You can spend the night here giving you the ability to live and understand the life and role of a 19th century lighthouse keeper. The lighthouse is equipped with modern day conveniences such as a modernized kitchen with a sink, refrigerator, microwave, gas cook-top stove, dinnerware and fresh drinking water. It also has solar electricity and indoor heat. There is a bathroom with an eco-friendly vanity & toilet but there is no shower. There is one queen size mattress, a sofa & chairs with a flat screen TV & DVD. You will also find an outdoor propane BBQ that you can cook on as well. You are allowed to bring alcohol, there is NO swimming and no smoking. Check it out!

Beware as your GPS may have trouble getting you here to Battleship Cove, as ours oddly led us onto…read morethe bridge and away from the ships, then informed us that we have arrived. Ah, no. When we finally arrived, we found a small parking lot. We walked past the cafe and carousel building and made our way to the Battleship Cove gift shop to pay admission. From there, we got to check out two hangers, before we got up close and personal with two ships and a submarine. These are self-guided tours where you wander around and read about the things you see. There is only one direction for the sub as you make your way from one end to the other. But for the ships, there are more directions to choose from, and use-able bathrooms on the BB 59, as it hosts sleepovers in the form of Nautical Nights. We spent over 2 hours here, and would have happily checked out the submarine a second time, but they were about to close.

This is one of those places, as I'm sure others have, that I've driven by dozens of times without…read moremuch of a second thought. But after this winter, I wanted to get out and decided to check them out. First, as a side note, don't use 'Battleship Cove' as your GPS destination; otherwise, the GPS will tell you it's on the Braga Bridge/195. There was some overnight scout pack or something when I went, as a bunch of people/kids were getting out when I got there. There was nobody to show my pre-paid ticket to, so I just went in; it was just chaos. As far as the attraction goes, it's amazing how big and how small it is at the same time. Small in the sense that I clocked my head a couple times, and to contort a little bit to get through doorways and hallways a few times, and I'm only 5'6. I can only imagine how enlisted people did it. Big in the sense that you don't realize how far down it goes and how much they cram into what is a relatively small vessel. It's a lot of interesting information and a fun time exploring the ships. And its relatively cheap too. In the summer, I can imagine it getting really hot in the vessel so I would say that Spring or Fall is probably the best option.

The Gates of the City Monument celebrates the sister-city link between Fall River and Ponta…read moreDelgade, the capital of the Portuguese island of São Miguel in the Azores. The monument is a scaled-down recreation of Ponta Delgada, the largest city in the Azores islands. On the Fall River replica, the east side of the monument has the Ponta Delgado seal at the top, while the west-facing side has a three-dimensional representation of the Fall River municipal seal. There is a plaque at the base, "These 'gates' symbolize the friendship between two sister cities. Fall River and Ponta Delgada. Reaching across the Atlantic, to share their cultures, their hopes and the dreams of their people. July 22, 2006. Edward M. Lambert, Jr. Mayor." There is also a second plaque that commemorates the visit of His Excellency the President of the Portuguese Republic on June 22, 2007. The three-arched monument is 60 feet tall and was completed in 2006. Almost half of the population of Fall River claims Portuguese roots, according to Census Bureau data. [Review 18638 overall - 1218 in Massachusetts - 2160 of 2022.]

The Braga Bridge is a through-truss bridge and it carries I-295 over the Taunton River joining…read moreSomerset and Fall River. It is one of the longest bridges in Massachusetts and is six lanes wide. The bridge is 5780 feet long and has 135 feet of clearance over the water. It started construction in 1959 and completed in 1966. A complete rehabilitation of the bridge was completed in 1989 which included replacement of the deck and installation of barriers in the center median as well as "suicide fences" along the span. The bridge is named for Charles M. Braga Jr., who was a yeoman second class in the US Navy. He was from Fall River and was serving on the USS Pennsylvania, on duty at 8am on December 7, 1941. He was killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor, the first from Fall River, and his body was never found. There is no toll to cross the bridge. [Review 18637 overall - 1217 in Massachusetts - 2159 of 2022.]

I'm not much of a bragger, but I'm going to have to do some #HumbleBrags about the Charles M…read moreBragger Memorial Bridge. This bridge dominates the skyline of Fall River Massachusetts and it's spectacularly beautiful and haunting and feels old and sacred. It's an irrevocable immutable undeniable centerpiece of the Fall River Skyline and probably always will be. One of my fave bridges on East Coast USA.

Located on the USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., is this little museum. A great addition to Battleship…read moreCove, its another way for youth and adults to get to see history up close rather than in a classroom and textbook.

This was a fun museum to stop in and see. It's a very laid back tour in which you simply walk…read morearound and read the wall and look at the displays. It was free admission and included with the Battleship Cove tour. Some really great history here especially if you're a Titanic history buff like myself. The staff consisted of one young woman who was very polite and helpful. It's about a 500 yard walk from Battle Shop cove and worth every step. Done really cute items in the gift shop as well. I really enjoy maritime museums and this was no exception.