Fall River, Massachusetts
Fall River is a city of 94,082 people in Bristol County, Massachusetts, founded in 1670.
Why visit Fall River
Townapedia lists 92 museums and landmarks, 74 parks and trails, 89 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Picture Show at SouthCoast Marketplace, Slade's Ferry Bridge, Borden Flats Light and Coughlin School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Fall River
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Fall River
Fall River is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. Fall River's population was 94,000 at the 2020 United States census, making it the tenth-largest city in the state, and the second-largest municipality in the county behind New Bedford. It abuts the Rhode Island state line with Tiverton, Rhode Island, to its south.
From the Wikipedia article Fall River, Massachusetts (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Picture Show at SouthCoast Marketplace
Cinema and theater · 4.6 mi
550 William S Canning Boulevard, Fall River
Slade's Ferry Bridge
Bridge · 3.4 mi
Bridge in Fall River, Massachusetts, United States of America
Veterans Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 3.1 mi
Bascule bridge connecting Somerset, Massachusetts and Fall River, Massachusetts
Museums and landmarks92
Borden Flats Light
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Lighthouse in Massachusetts, United States
Coughlin School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic school building in Fall River, Massachusetts, United States
1975 Pleasant Street, Fall River
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USS Lionfish
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
1943 Balao-class submarine
5 Water Street, Fall River
A. B. Chace Rowhouses
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Terrace of houses in Fall River, Massachusetts
Al Mac's Diner-Restaurant
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Diner in Fall River, Massachusetts
Ariadne J. and Mary A. Borden House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Fall River, Massachusetts, listed on the NRHP in Massachusetts
Ashley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
House in Fall River, Massachusetts
Bark Street School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
School building in Swansea, Massachusetts, United States
Barnabus Blossom House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Massachusetts, United States
Boguslavsky Triple-Deckers
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Building in Massachusetts, United States
Borden-Winslow House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Fall River, Massachusetts, listed on the NRHP in Bristol County
80 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds74
Ruggles Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Park in the United States of America
Howland Reserve
Hiking and trails · 3.9 mi
This upland pine and oak forest has a small, lovely trail system winding among the stone walls and woods. Its sparse shrub layer gives...
North Hixville Road, Dartmouth
sunrise-sunset
Ridge Hill Reserve
Hiking and trails · 3.8 mi
In 2004, DNRT purchased several properties that became known as the Ridge Hill Reserve, marking the successful close of a project that...
Collins Corner Road, Dartmouth
sunrise-sunset
Wernick Farm Reserve
Hiking and trails · 3.1 mi
Wernick Farm is a 62-acre jewel with a variety of habitats that connect the present to the agricultural past of this unique property....
1 North Albro Avenue, Dartmouth
Mo-Su 06:00-18:00
62 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes89
J-Petal
Restaurant · Bubble Tea, Ice Cream, Japanese · 4.4 mi
1125 Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Tu-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:30
Sweet Rose Cafe
Cafe · Breakfast · 2.9 mi
Vegan Cafe with Gluten Free Options
268 Highland Avenue, Fall River
We-Su 10:00-15:00
Naz’s Halal Food
Restaurant · Greek, Kebab, Mediterranean, Shawarma · 4.1 mi
167 Broadway
Mo-Su 11:00-01:00
Somerset Famous Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Gyros, Chicken Wings, Salad, Calzones, Grinders, Pasta · 4.5 mi
1220 Wilbur Avenue, Somerset
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Tequila El Habanero
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.4 mi
60 North Main Street
Su-Tu 09:00-11:00, 18:00-18:00; We-Sa 11:00-21:00
Cinderella‘s Bakery
Bakery · 3.0 mi
975 North Main Street
Mo-Fr 04:30-16:30; Su 04:30-12:00; Sa 04:30-15:00
The Cove Restaurant & Marina
Restaurant · 3.5 mi
392 Davol Street
Su-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-21:30
77 more on the map.
Where to stay5
Fairfield Inn & Suites Somerset
Motel and hotel · 3.9 mi
602 Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Somerset
Churches and places of worship29
Central Congregational Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Church of the Ascension
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
First Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Jesus Marie Convent
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
North Christian Congregational Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
South Swansea Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 5.6 mi
St. Joseph's Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Unitarian Society
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption
Church · Roman Catholic · 3.6 mi
327 Second Street, Fall River
Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 3.3 mi
289 North Main Street, Fall River
Shopping15
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries99
Healthcare7
Southcoast Health Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 4.7 mi
450 William S Canning Boulevard, Fall River
Map of Fall River
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 21°F | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 22°F | 3.0 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 28°F | 4.8 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 36°F | 4.0 in |
| May | 67°F | 46°F | 3.3 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 55°F | 3.6 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 3.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 60°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 3.6 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 42°F | 4.6 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 33°F | 4.3 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 26°F | 4.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for New Bedford Muni Ap (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Bristol County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-05-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-09-15: Hurricane Lee (Hurricane)
- 2022-04-18: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-06-25: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- New Bedford 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Providence 18 mi northwest, about 29 min by car
- Attleboro 18 mi northwest, about 29 min by car
- Bridgewater Town 18 mi north, about 30 min by car
- Brockton 25 mi north, about 41 min by car
- Abington 28 mi north, about 46 min by car
- Braintree Town 34 mi north, about 55 min by car
- Quincy 38 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Barnstable Town 38 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Boston 43 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Church Ascension Fall river, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Ruggles Park FR, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Coughlin School FR, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Central cong Fall River, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- USS Lionfish (SS-298), Unknown author, Public domain
- Borden Flats Light, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- JMA Fall River, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- 610 Cherry St FR, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- St Joseph Church Fall River, Marcbela, Public domain
- Squire William B Canedy House, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- SwanseaMA WalkdenFarm, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DightonMA Wharves 01, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sagamore Mill 3, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Sagamore 2, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
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