Fall River Heritage State Park: Fantastic Views of the Taunton River
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As a resident of Fall River for the past few years, I have regularly used the beautiful boardwalk at Fall River Heritage State Park for my 5k training. I can jog right over from my apartment and enjoy a scenic riverfront run. Mike and I also enjoying dining on the patio of Jerry Remy’s, followed by a sunset walk.
This beautiful park is located on the Taunton River so the views are really scenic for any type of exercise. There is a small boardwalk (about a 1.25 mile walking path), an antique carousel, and a World War II Memorial. Adjacent to the state park lies Battleship Cove, a maritime and war museum.
The USS Massachusetts is one of only eight United States Battleships remaining. The walking path provides great views of the river, the Charles M. Braga Memorial Bridge, and this iconic battleship. I recommend a self-guided tour if you have the time.
Bicentennial boardwalk
This park is by far the best place to exercise in the city. The beautiful waterfront views along the way provide a great backdrop for jogging, walking, or biking. For history buffs, it’s a cool experience to see the World War II battleships along the path. The trail is about 1 mile long, so you can make it a short casual stroll or complete it several times for a full workout.
Although I also love all the woodsy places to hike in and around the city (like Copicut Woods), I also love the waterfront scenery. As Mike and I hike frequently in the woods, it’s nice to have a change of pace once in a while.
There are a number of events throughout the year that you can look forward to. Check with the visitor’s center for an upcoming schedule.
Antique Carousel
This historic carousel was built in 1919. For a small fee, you can take a ride. The carousel is so colorful and beautiful – it’s definitely worth a quick look while you are in the area. Also, it can be rented for special events, birthdays, etc. If you are into old carousels, you will also want to take the short drive over to Slater Memorial Park in Pawtucket, Rhode Island to take a ride on the oldest looff stander carousel.
The USS Massachusetts
You can learn more about the history of “Big Mamie” on a self-guided tour at Battleship Cove. I highly recommend visiting this attraction if you are into history.
Admission is $25 per person but they do offer discounts for veterans and those with an active military ID ($16 per person). We were fortunate to visit on a free day as part of a local’s promotion.
World War II plaque & memorial
For any history buffs out there, you will find a WWII Memorial and statue dedicated to those who served and died in WW2. A great quick photo opp for history buffs.
Address: Davol St, Fall River, MA 02720. Free parking.
Learn more about this historic park
More to do in Fall River
While you in the city, I recommend touring the infamous Lizzie Borden property. Both overnight stays as well as daytime tours are available. If you are all interested in this case, definitely book a tour. Even if you know nothing about it beforehand, you will walk out with a great history lesson.
The guides are super knowledgeable about the case and will pass out real evidence and photos for you to explore. If you are into the paranormal, this is a pretty cool stop as several guests have reported seeing ghosts in Lizzie’s room (our tour guide even passed around some photo evidence)! I recently watched a Ghost Adventures episodes where Zak Bagans and crew captured some pretty cool evidence.
