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Historic places in Fall River

6 historic buildings, sites and memorials in Fall River.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Historic places in Fall River

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    Al Mac's Diner

    Al Mac's is an historic stainless steel diner. A local icon since 1953, Al Mac's features a breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu, each featuring homemade items. Owing to its well-preserved ambiance, Al Mac's has drawn in notable figures including Deval Patrick and Ted Kennedy on their campaign trails. Al Mac's hosts classic-car nights.

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    Battleship Cove

    Battleship Cove lays claim to the largest collection of preserved U.S. Navy ships in the world, from World War II to the present, which are open as historic monuments. The most famous of these boats is the USS Massachusetts ("Big Mamie"), which is said to have fired the first and last shells of WWII. Other ships include the Destroyer USS Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., Submarine USS Lionfish, and PT Boats 617 and 796. Visitors are welcome to board the vessels and tour their outside areas and interiors. Visitors can arrange to spend a night aboard the ships for additional charge. Ticket includes two days of access, and admission to the nearby Maritime Museum.

    museum closes at 4:30PM$15-25, children under 3 free

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    Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption

    St. Mary's

    Oldest Catholic church in Fall River and Cathedral for the Fall River Diocese. One of four cathedrals in Massachusetts..

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    Fall River Heritage State Park

    Fall River Heritage State Park hugs the Taunton River which provides a wonderful and relaxing views. This 8.5-acre park overlooks Battleship Cove, which houses the World War II battleship, USS Massachusetts. Heritage State Park also has a boardwalk that runs the length of the park, benches for lounging, trees, an antique carousel, sailing opportunities, tennis courts, historical statues, and a huge open area perfect for the recreational activity of your choice. This park is a great family spot for picnics, relaxing, or even just going for a leisurely walk.

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    Fall River Historical Society

    Set in an 1800s Highlands mansion, the Historical Society offers guided museum tours that glimpse into the lives of New England's 19th century elite. Rotating exhibits display an extensive collection of Fall River heirlooms, including Lizzie Borden artifacts. The Victorian Christmas tour (Nov - Dec) is perhaps their most spectacular offering, with every room in the house decorated in a different traditional holiday style. A Christmas shop and a Victorian High Tea room are open year-round.

    Adults $12, children under 15 $8

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    Kennedy Park

    in size, this park was designed by master landscaper Frederick Law Olmstead, who designed New York's Central Park and Boston's Emerald Necklace. Known as "South Park" prior to 1963. Macabre history buffs will be interested in the case of Sarah Maria Cornell, whose death at the park in 1832, and the acquittal of a Methodist minister for her murder, led to outrage and scandal across New England.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Fall River (CC BY-SA 4.0).