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Attractions
FREE Things to Do in Fall River
Looking for a no-cost activity? Whether you’re looking to entertain little ones, want to explore the great outdoors, or are an art aficionado, Fall River has a free activity that will suit your needs. THE ARTS Fall River is home to an abundance of art institutions,...
It Happens Here: Portugalia Marketplace a cultural institution in Fall River
Read about the history of Portugalia Marketplace and the role it plays in Fall River!
Azorean Nativity Scene Returns to Portugalia Marketplace and it’s Bigger and Better
The Azorean presépio is back on display at Portugalia Marketplace!
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...
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,...
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...
Publicly Accessible Art in Fall River
An in-progress list of Fall River’s Public Art, a catch-all term to describe murals, street art, statues, lighting art, etc., throughout the City.
Where You Can Find the World’s Largest Lizzie Borden Collection
You’ve almost certainly heard the catchy rhyme about the Borden murder mystery many times…But did you know the rhyme’s content is completely inaccurate?
Fall River Historical Society
Housed in a 19th century mansion and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Fall River Historical Society is a museum, a library, a tourist destination, and much more.