Good. Had a good time looking at the old buildings and seeing the tools that they used.read more

Ready for an adventure kiddies? Then come to Fall River and see the aging ruins of the Old Fall…read moreRiver Ice House. But please, be discreet. Signs around the entryway state that fishing, boating, swimming and camping are strictly prohibited. But ever since I was a child I always wondered what the old Medieval looking ruin had to offer the not so faint of heart. Now as an adult literalist, I interpret the absence of a no trespassing order as something akin to an invitation. One side of the structure can be seen on the right while driving north on Route 24 coming from 195. Take exit 5 and follow Eastern Avenue then take a left onto New Boston Road. At the end, turn left onto Willow Street which turns into Ruth Street (over the freeway) and then Meridian Street (in a very short distance). Park on Hannah Street or Bergeron Street and then walk back toward whence you drove and go around the left of the fence across the road. What awaits you on the other side is a lonesome path long neglected over time. Weeds and trees flourish between cracks in the crumbling asphalt. Once past the noise from the street, an eerie quiet sets in. A short walk will lead you to the northern shores of the pond. Continue along and watch for the ruins on the right. Inside you will find excellent photo opportunities and a remarkable example of structural decay and a forest gradually reclaiming lost ground. Vines ensnare the surrounding trees and creep alongside the walls of the massive building. The colossal inner chambers are full of trees and enormous stones that have given way to time. Interesting exterior brickwork nestled among stones can be seen as one moves along the southern edge of the building closer to the shore. One wall bears the scar of what may have been a large lightning strike. Most of the walls have soaring vacancies in the stonework that may have once held windows or doors. Sadly, there is some graffiti, but it's a minor distraction in such an exciting place. After you've had your fill of the ruins, continue along the path and feel the eyes of the forest upon you. Low walls of stone accompany you throughout most of your journey and it would be difficult to get lost. Bear left when the path splits about a half mile after you've gone over the causeway (it can be difficult to discern) and you will eventually return to Meridian Street. Do NOT forget your camera!

This house is being beautifully and carefully restored. We attended their Colonial Life event and…read morehad a fabulous time! They had many reenactors on hand who were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. It was a great experience and we will definitely be back!

Very small landmark where the first Puritan settlers landed in Portsmouth, RI. There is parking at…read morethe entrance and a very short walk where you will find a shaded glade with a running brook and a small waterfall, memorial benches scattered throughout, and an herb garden in memory of the late Anne Hutchinson and Mary Dyer. Very peaceful little spot!!

Beware as your GPS may have trouble getting you here to Battleship Cove, as ours oddly led us onto…read morethe bridge and away from the ships, then informed us that we have arrived. Ah, no. When we finally arrived, we found a small parking lot. We walked past the cafe and carousel building and made our way to the Battleship Cove gift shop to pay admission. From there, we got to check out two hangers, before we got up close and personal with two ships and a submarine. These are self-guided tours where you wander around and read about the things you see. There is only one direction for the sub as you make your way from one end to the other. But for the ships, there are more directions to choose from, and use-able bathrooms on the BB 59, as it hosts sleepovers in the form of Nautical Nights. We spent over 2 hours here, and would have happily checked out the submarine a second time, but they were about to close.

This is one of those places, as I'm sure others have, that I've driven by dozens of times without…read moremuch of a second thought. But after this winter, I wanted to get out and decided to check them out. First, as a side note, don't use 'Battleship Cove' as your GPS destination; otherwise, the GPS will tell you it's on the Braga Bridge/195. There was some overnight scout pack or something when I went, as a bunch of people/kids were getting out when I got there. There was nobody to show my pre-paid ticket to, so I just went in; it was just chaos. As far as the attraction goes, it's amazing how big and how small it is at the same time. Small in the sense that I clocked my head a couple times, and to contort a little bit to get through doorways and hallways a few times, and I'm only 5'6. I can only imagine how enlisted people did it. Big in the sense that you don't realize how far down it goes and how much they cram into what is a relatively small vessel. It's a lot of interesting information and a fun time exploring the ships. And its relatively cheap too. In the summer, I can imagine it getting really hot in the vessel so I would say that Spring or Fall is probably the best option.

The Gates of the City Monument celebrates the sister-city link between Fall River and Ponta…read moreDelgade, the capital of the Portuguese island of São Miguel in the Azores. The monument is a scaled-down recreation of Ponta Delgada, the largest city in the Azores islands. On the Fall River replica, the east side of the monument has the Ponta Delgado seal at the top, while the west-facing side has a three-dimensional representation of the Fall River municipal seal. There is a plaque at the base, "These 'gates' symbolize the friendship between two sister cities. Fall River and Ponta Delgada. Reaching across the Atlantic, to share their cultures, their hopes and the dreams of their people. July 22, 2006. Edward M. Lambert, Jr. Mayor." There is also a second plaque that commemorates the visit of His Excellency the President of the Portuguese Republic on June 22, 2007. The three-arched monument is 60 feet tall and was completed in 2006. Almost half of the population of Fall River claims Portuguese roots, according to Census Bureau data. [Review 18638 overall - 1218 in Massachusetts - 2160 of 2022.]

I had a hard time finding this place, I got there drove down an road and parked my car. I walked a…read morelittle way past the dog park and it looked like it wasn't really going into the woods so I turned back. There was a cute mini trail behind the Mill house which was short but enjoyable. Left thinking well that was not what I expected, the photo showed water. I have revisited the map and see where had I continued down the road, I would have found the waterfall. I will go again, but meanwhile it was pretty.

After several years of walking thru the property of Hunt's Mill of East Providence, I finally took…read morea tour of the museum. Today I decided to drive to Hunt's Millaround 1:30. I noticed someone in Revolutionary War attire. The Museum was open and I was ready to explore. Everyone should take this tour. The staff is pleasant and knows the history. Books on sale and it is a great way to spend a few hours.

Located on the USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., is this little museum. A great addition to Battleship…read moreCove, its another way for youth and adults to get to see history up close rather than in a classroom and textbook.

I am still not sure why this trail has "10 mile" in the name when it's only 3 miles long, but I try…read moreto not think too hard about it. Anyways, I decided to come here for the first time on a weekday afternoon and it was very pretty and peaceful, well maintained, and the perfect running distance for me. I parked on the street outside the carousel entrance of slater park, towards the Pawtucket country club which is where the trail splits. To my left was about half a mile of trail and to my left there was about 2.5 miles of trail. To the left there wasn't much to see, but there was a lot of green, so it was pretty. At the end of this chunk there is a big parking lot. To the right the trail does have more to see, especially since it cuts through slater park, there is a river, and even a dirt bike riding area. At the end of that is also a parking lot and a baseball field. The terrain is mostly flat but there are some tiny hills/slopes that can be challenging towards the end. I was able to see a red cardinal and a couple other birds.

Very nice paved trail that is well maintained, has clear markings and boasts peaceful scenery…read more I would rate the trail as easy, there are some inclines and declines but none that are extreme or difficult to navigate. The entire trail is 3 miles one-way. There are approximately 3 trailheads and 2 additional entry points.

We had a great time discovering how cranberries go from from bog to table. We hadn't known the bogs…read moreare dry most of the year and they don't wear waders like on TV. The tour was accompanied by the farm's dogs. Who provided a bit of the unexpected. A lot of fun.

I dislike leaving less than stellar reviews, but I couldn't recommend doing a bog tour here. Your…read moreexperience in different weather may vary wildly. There's a lot of interesting and good information, and I liked the people. But.... The first half of the tour is in an old mini bus. The bus has tiny windows, like 4" square, and no air circulation. No fans. No air conditioning. Today was nearly 90 out by 10 am, when our tour started, and temperatures inside the bus got so hot that stepping out felt cool! You don't travel far, and then they stop for 10 minutes to talk about what's out the window. It's brutal. Ironically, the travel distances are so slim most people could walk it. But, just sitting on the bus in the heat? Yuck. The second half is in an old shed where you learn about harvesting. Again, it could be interesting, but it's a good 10° hotter, even with the fans going, and it makes it hard to focus. Or even listen. Better weather would have helped. But, we had an old lady in our tour group nearly pass out, and the guide indicated that that was not uncommon. Heck, complimentary water would be nice. Waters are a dollar. The tour is fifteen. It's all cash only.

What a beautiful experience!! Went with my family and what an informative event with top notch…read morestaff who truly love the volunteer work they do at the lighthouse. The boat ride was very relaxing and the entire trip was flawless by a very professional staff. It was very easy to find, it's 2025 folks just use gps on your phone and it's just over the Providence line. Found a great breakfast spot nearby afterwards All Favorites Cafe another gem. Highly recommend without any reservations!!

Maybe it's awesome but we never made it...the directions take you to a waste management site that…read moreyou can't enter. Really disappointing since we went out of our way to stop their on our road trip.