Fun Things to do in Fall River, MA

The tenth largest city in the Commonwealth did you know that in the 19th century, Fall River, MA was considered to be the center of textile manufacturing in the United States? How about that we have the largest collection of World War II Naval ships in the world? Have you ever thought about how our city came to be known as Fall River? Steeped in history, dating back to the establishment of the original colonies, Fall River has continued to be a catalyst for economic growth and promote arts, culture through events for everyone. Located along the eastern shore of Mount Hope Bay at the mouth of the Taunton River, the city became famous during the 19th century as the leading textile manufacturing center in the United States. While the textile industry has long since moved on, its impact on the city's culture and landscape remains to this day.

Fall River is known for the Lizzie Borden case, ethnic cultures, its numerous 19th-century textile mills and Battleship Cove, the world's largest collection of World War II naval vessels and the home of the USS Massachusetts (BB-59