Discover The Unexpected
From historic attractions and iconic landmarks to legendary residences and charming neighborhoods brimming with Victorian architecture, visitors can experience the city’s rich history in diverse and engaging ways. Explore Fall River’s cultural tapestry as you immerse yourself in the local art scene and discover the creativity that flourishes within the city. Embrace the spirit of celebration at lively festivals that celebrate our rich heritage and engaging cultural events. Grab your curiosity – and your camera – and embark on a delightful journey!
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Whether you’re a local looking to uncover new adventures or a visitor eager to explore the city’s unique charm, our blog is here to guide and inspire you.
Fall River, MA, Named on Livability.com’s Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S.
Fall River, MA, Is One of the Best Cities To Live in America An idyllic small city in the Providence metro area, Fall River, MA, is quintessential New England: a textile mill history, beautiful foliage in the fall and, of course, a mysterious murder trial that people still talk about over 100 years later. Fall River was home to the infamous Lizzie Borden, who was acquitted of the murder of her father and stepmother (and whose rhyme we’ve likely all chanted at a sleepover). Visitors from all over the country are still fascinated by this case, and the city has leaned ...
TV show explores Fall River’s great outdoors, from hiking to sailing. Here’s how to watch.
By Dan Medeiros - The Herald News FALL RIVER — A hard day at the office for Tom Richardson meant hanging out on the Taunton River catching 36-inch striped bass, then heading to lunch at Pier 52 on the waterfront. When you run a travel and outdoor leisure TV show, other people's fun time is your work time. Richardson, who lives in Mattapoisett, is the host and executive producer of Explore New England, a TV series that spotlights outdoor activities and the people enjoy them across the region. He and filmmaker A.J. DaRosa were in Fall River last week enjoying a side of the city many ...
Legends of Lizzie: As Fascinating as the Facts
Legends of Lizzie What her small town believes about Lizzie Borden, who was acquitted of murdering her family with a hatchet blade, is nearly as fascinating as the facts. By Edmund Pearson, April 14, 1933, The New Yorker When the curtain falls on the first performance of “9 Pine Street,” the play about the Borden murders, I could wish to inspect one of the graves in a Fall River cemetery. Not in the family lot of Andrew J. Borden. No; the turf which ought to be examined, to see if he who rests below has been turning over and over, ...
