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of Fall River
Fall River represents our old
world culture and cuisine splendidly!
Each year 200,000 visitors are drawn to Battleship
Cove. This unique "floating" museum is docked
on the Taunton River and contains the world's largest
collection of 20th century U.S. naval fighting vessels.
Climb aboard and explore Battleship Massachusetts,
Submarine U.S.S Lionfish, Destroyer U.S.S. Joseph
P. Kennedy, Jr., two P.T. Boats and the Soviet missile
cruiser, "Hiddensee."
Also at Battleship Cove is the magnificent Fall River
Carousel. Fully restored to its previous splendor,
this Philadelphia Toboggan Company Carousel #54 is
now housed in a beautiful Victorian-style hippodrome.
The carousel, with 48 majestic steeds and two spectacular
chariots, is the oldest functioning carousel in America.
Picnic, stroll and enjoy the view from Fall River
Heritage State Park, located adjacent to Battleship
Cove on Mt. Hope Bay. The park boasts a picturesque
waterfront esplanade, rambling harbor boardwalk, visitors
center and boathouse. The visitors center provides
ample opportunity to explore Fall River's history,
its people and its traditions.
The Marine Museum is a short walk from Battleship
Cove. It houses an extensive collection of intricate
model ships and other nautical memorabilia from the
golden days of great sail ships and luxury steamships.
The museum also houses the largest exhibit of Titanic
artifacts and memorabilia in the United States, including
a one ton, 28-foot model of the ill-fated vessel which,
despite her "unsinkable" design, struck
an iceberg, sinking on her maiden voyage.
For those who enjoy the memory of the railroad, a
visit to the Old Colony & Fall River Railroad
Museum is a must. This museum houses replicas of many
old trains, preserving the nostalgic past of railroading
in New England.
 Take
a step back in time when you visit the Fall River
Historical Society. Built in 1843, the Greek Revival
style mansion now holds artifacts reflecting Fall
River's days as the largest cotton cloth manufacturing
center in the world. Specialized collections of toys
and dolls, china and glassware, costumes and accessories
are all represented.
The Historical Society's collection of artifacts relating
to the still unsolved Lizzie Borden murder mystery
is the largest in existence. Actual courtroom evidence,
rare photographs and even the handleless hatchet,
the suspected murder weapon, are included in the exhibit.
View the evidence and form your own conclusions. Also
stop at the Lizzie Borden B&B and museum.
Once known as the "Textile Capital of the World,"
Fall River has earned itself another title in recent
years. Many of the original granite mills that once
turned out cotton now house factory outlets, making
Fall River the "Birthplace of Factory Outlet
Shopping."
Nearby, one of the Commonwealth's leading agricultural
and dairy towns, Westport contains many off-the-beaten-path
jewels: Westport Point, Westport Village, Westport
Rivers Winery and Horseneck Beach just to name a few.
With farmland stretching from back roads to the river,
the area is perfect for cycling enthusiasts.
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