Fall River (Massachusetts) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States
About Fall River (Massachusetts)
Fall River's name comes fromQuequechan(locally, QUICK-uh-shan), a Wampanoag word meaning "Falling Water". At one time, the Quequechan River meandered through the city, connecting South Watuppa Pond to the Taunton River via eight small waterfalls. Today, most of the river is routed underground, covered by I-195. A lone aboveground waterfall remains; it's manmade and hidden in the Metacomet Mills complex, near where Anawan St. intersects Davol St. Fall River was the USA's largest cotton textile manufacturer in the late 1800s, earning its enduring nickname of "Spindle City". While this industry has largely disappeared, the granite mill buildings it left behind define the appearance of the city'sSouth End. The aristocratic owners of these mill complexes lived in the Victorian mansions lining t
Top Attractions in Fall River (Massachusetts)
Explore the best things to see and do in Fall River (Massachusetts):
- ★Battleship Cove
- ★Bicentennial Park
- ★Children's Museum of Greater Fall River
- ★Copicut Woods
- ★Driscoll Skating Arena
- ★Fall River-Freetown State Forest
- ★Fall River Heritage State Park
- ★Fall River Historical Society
Where to Eat in Fall River (Massachusetts)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Al Mac's Diner
- 🍴Barcelos Bakery and Cafe
- 🍴Caravela Family Restaurant
- 🍴Leddy's Bakery & Coffee Shop
- 🍴Lou's Bakery
- 🍴Marcucci's Bakery and Grinder
Where to Stay in Fall River (Massachusetts)
- 🏨Holiday Inn Express
- 🏨Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast
- 🏨Taylor Pharmacy Guesthouse
Fall River (Massachusetts) Travel Guide Sections
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