Somerset (Massachusetts) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Massachusetts, United States
About Somerset (Massachusetts)
Incorporated in 1790, Somerset is defined by its most prominent geographical feature- the Taunton River. When the town was founded, it was a major port for American goods distribution and shipbuilding. As industry grew inFall Riveracross the water, Somerset became increasingly suburban.Somerset Villageon the town's north shore is a living example of the town's residential development over the past few centuries. The southern tip of Somerset,Brayton Point, was home to the last coal-fired power station in Massachusetts before its closure in 2017 and implosion in 2019. The future of Brayton Point remains uncertain in the early 2020s; development proposals include clean energy generation and commercial zoning. Somerset's restaurants and businesses are concentrated along its two major roads: US
Where to Eat in Somerset (Massachusetts)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Agoro's
- 🍴Cindy's
- 🍴Jillian's
- 🍴Magoni's Ferry Landing
- 🍴Ma Raffa's
- 🍴Pottersville Pub
Where to Stay in Somerset (Massachusetts)
- 🏨Fairfield Inn & Suites
- 🏨Orbits Inn
- 🏨Riverview Inn & Suites
Somerset (Massachusetts) Travel Guide Sections
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