Best of Fall River, MA
The best restaurants, cafés, bars, shops and things to do in Fall River, MA — mapped and organized by category.
About Fall River
Fall River is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States, with a population of 94,000 at the 2020 census. It ranks as the tenth-largest city in the state and the second-largest municipality in the county behind New Bedford. The city abuts the Rhode Island state line with Tiverton to its south.
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Battleship Cove
Battleship Cove is a nonprofit maritime museum and war memorial located at 5 Water Street in Fall River, Massachusetts. It features the world's largest collection of World War II-era naval vessels, including the highly-decorated battleship USS Massachusetts.
View details →Best Hotels in Fall River
5 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Somerset
The Fairfield Inn & Suites Somerset offers comfortable lodging in the Touisset Highlands.
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TownePlace Suites Westport
TownePlace Suites Westport offers comfortable accommodations in the Eagleville neighborhood.
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Riverview Inn & Suites
Riverview Inn & Suites offers comfortable accommodations in the Touisset Highlands.
Best Restaurants in Fall River
20 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Somerset Famous Pizza
Somerset Famous Pizza serves pizza, gyros, chicken wings, salad, calzones, grinders, and pasta in the Touisset Highlands neighborhood.
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The Cove Restaurant & Marina
The Cove Restaurant & Marina is located in the North Tiverton neighborhood.
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Tipsy Toboggan Fireside Pub
Tipsy Toboggan Fireside Pub serves American cuisine in the North Tiverton neighborhood.
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Academica Restaurant
Academica Restaurant is a dining spot located in the North Tiverton neighborhood. It offers meals for guests.
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Al Mac's Diner
Al Mac's Diner serves classic American comfort food in the North Tiverton neighborhood.
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Caravela Family Restaurant
Caravela Family Restaurant is a restaurant located in the North Tiverton neighborhood.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Fall River
4 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Bajah's Cat Cafe
Bajah's Cat Cafe offers a relaxed space to enjoy coffee while interacting with cats in North Tiverton.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Fall River
1 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
Best Things to Do in Fall River
9 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Battleship Cove
Battleship Cove is a nonprofit maritime museum and war memorial located at 5 Water Street in Fall River, Massachusetts. It features the world's largest collection of World War II-era naval vessels, including the highly-decorated battleship USS Massachusetts.
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Children’s Museum of Greater Fall River
The Children’s Museum of Greater Fall River is an attraction located in the North Tiverton neighborhood.
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Old Colony & Fall River Railroad Museum
The Old Colony & Fall River Railroad Museum is a small attraction located in North Tiverton. It offers insight into the history of the Old Colony and Fall River Railroad, which operated from 1854 to 1863.
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USS Hiddensee
The USS Hiddensee, located in North Tiverton, served as a museum ship at Battleship Cove before being scrapped in 2023.
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USS Lionfish
USS Lionfish, a Balao‑class submarine, is an attraction located in North Tiverton. The vessel now sits on display at Battleship Cove in Fall River, Massachusetts.
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USS Massachusetts
USS Massachusetts is a South Dakota‑class fast battleship located in North Tiverton, built for the United States Navy in the late 1930s.
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Brian Fox Studios
Brian Fox Studios is an attraction located in the North Tiverton neighborhood.
Best Shops in Fall River
3 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Fall River
41 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Fall River Heritage State Park
Fall River Heritage State Park offers a history-themed recreation area on the Taunton River, located beside the Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge in North Tiverton.
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Abbott Court Playground
Abbott Court Playground is a park located in North Tiverton. It provides a recreational area for families and children.
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Angus Street Right of Way
Angus Street Right of Way is a park located in the Coggeshall neighborhood.
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Chew Playground
Chew Playground is a park located in North Tiverton. It offers open space for recreation and community gatherings.
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Fall River Family Picnic Grove
Fall River Family Picnic Grove offers a spacious area for families to enjoy outdoor activities in the Eagleville neighborhood.
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