Bristol district, Rhode Island, United States

Places to visit near Fall River

Fall River is a town in Bristol district, Rhode Island, United States, home to about 88,777 people. Within 50 km by road there are 199 places to visit — 43 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens, 30 churches and 25 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Fall River Heritage State Park (1 km), USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. (1 km) and USS Lionfish (1 km).

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Fall River, Rhode Island
Fall River, Bristol district, Rhode Island, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Fall River at a glance

Location
Bristol district, Rhode Island, United States
Population
about 88,777
Coordinates
41.7015° N, 71.1551° W
Places within 50 km
199 (199 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Fall River

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Fall River: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Fall River

106 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Fall River. The closest is Watuppa Ponds (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Fall River

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Fall River. The closest is Kennedy Park (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Fall River

31 churches within 100 km of Fall River. The closest is Portsmouth Abbey (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Fall River

29 forts & heritage within 100 km of Fall River. The closest is Bristol Ferry Light (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Fall River

26 beaches & coast within 100 km of Fall River. The closest is Musselbed Shoals Light (14 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Fall River

24 parks within 100 km of Fall River. The closest is Fall River Heritage State Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Fall River

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 16 km on the road.

  1. Start in Fall River
  2. 2 km Kennedy Park · nature spot, Newport
  3. 2 km Fall River Heritage State Park · park, Bristol
  4. 6 km North Watuppa Pond · lake, Bristol
  5. 1 km Watuppa Ponds · lake, Newport
  6. 4 km Ruggles Park · park, Newport
  7. 1 km Back to Fall River

Plan a longer trip from Fall River — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Fall River

    All places near Fall River by distance

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    Places near Fall River by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs106Watuppa Ponds (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens31Kennedy Park (2 km)
    Churches31Portsmouth Abbey (18 km)
    Forts & heritage29Bristol Ferry Light (14 km)
    Beaches & coast26Musselbed Shoals Light (14 km)
    Parks24Fall River Heritage State Park (1 km)
    Museums19Bristol County Courthouse (13 km)
    Other attractions11USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints8Round Hill (32 km)
    Waterfalls3Central Falls Mill Historic District (36 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2Gull Rocks (33 km)
    Buddhist sites1Wat Nawamintararachutis (30 km)
    Caves1King Phillip's Cave (39 km)
    Treks1Warner Trail (53 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1Sharon Mosque (55 km)

    Fall River: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Fall River?

    Fall River Heritage State Park (park, about 1 km), USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. (attraction, about 1 km), USS Lionfish (attraction, about 1 km), Battleship Cove (attraction, about 1 km), Ruggles Park (park, about 1 km), USS Massachusetts (attraction, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Fall River?

    199 places on Spotwander: 43 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens, 30 churches, 25 forts & heritage, 22 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest lake to Fall River?

    Watuppa Ponds, about 5 km by road; North Watuppa Pond (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Fall River?

    Kennedy Park, about 2 km by road; Copicut Woods (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Fall River?

    Portsmouth Abbey, about 18 km by road; Old Stone Church (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Fall River?

    Start in Fall River, visit Kennedy Park, then Fall River Heritage State Park, then North Watuppa Pond, then Watuppa Ponds, then Ruggles Park, and drive back — about 16 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Fall River?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Fall River

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Fall River’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Fall River on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.