Swansea, Massachusetts Travel Information

Barrington and Warren, Rhode Island As you drive south, you’re likely to be distracted by the beautiful views of the Barrington River to your left. A little-known nature preserve on the northbound shoulder of the road offers even better... Barrington, RI

Bristol, Rhode Island, and the East Bay Despite its somewhat isolated location, Bristol has never been a backwater. Founded in 1680, the town briefly served as headquarters for Lafayette during the Revolutionary War, when town fathers paid ... Bristol, RI

Bristol, Tiverton & Little Compton, RI In Bristol, this itinerary guides you to several unique and interesting museums, historic mansions, an arboretum, a wide path for walking or biking, and locally recommended restaurants. In Tiverton, ... Bristol, RI

Greater Fall River, Massachusetts Although it’s one of the outstanding maritime attractions of New England’s coast, we’ve never had to stand in line to see any of the ships in Battleship Cove. The showpiece is the battleship USS Massa... Fall River, MA

North Providence and Pawtucket, Rhode Island Here’s another restaurant that proves that Providence doesn’t have a monopoly on fine dining: North Providence’s Florentine Grille exudes ambience from its classy, wood-paneled bar to the open wood gr... Pawtucket, RI

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Freetown/Fall River State Forest Trail (Distance: 6.0 mi) Good vistas, trout fishing in Rattlesnake Brook, and cross-country skiing in the winter and just a few possibilities here. At 5,441 acres, Freetown/Fall River State Forest is one of the larger parks i...

Assonet, MA - Hiking - length:4 mi

Freetown–Fall River State Forest (Distance: 6.2 mi) While hiking this extensive loop on wooded access roads, you’ll pass a large quarry with cliff views from atop. The route crosses Rattlesnake Brook, part of the Taunton watershed, twice along this rou...

Assonet, MA - Hiking - length:3 mi

Freetown / Fall River State Forest (Distance: 6.3 mi) This sprawling, flat, sandy park is a typical Massachusetts coastal forest, filled with deer, pheasants, and freshwater fish, and surrounded by nearby cranberry farms. Unfortunately, it is also a favo...

Fall River, MA - Hiking - length:4.8 mi

Freetown State Forest (Distance: 6.6 mi) The towns of Freetown and Fall River. This terrain is flat, except for regular short, steep hills on the single-track trails. Be prepared to switch riding techniques from the wide, smooth dirt roads t...

Freetown, MA - Mountain Biking - length:20 mi

East Bay Bicycle Path (Distance: 6.8 mi) Rhode Island’s best-known rail-trail, the East Bay Bicycle Path, hugs the shores of Narragansett Bay, from Bristol in the south, north to India Point Park in Providence. The 14-mile paved path accommo...

Warwick, RI - Rail-Trails - length:14 mi

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Touisset Touisset Country Club Inc. Public, 9 holes 3029 yards, par 35 1.8 miles from center of Swansea, Massachusetts

Fall River Fall River Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6304 yards, par 70 3.5 miles from center of Swansea, Massachusetts

Windmill Hill Windmill Hill Golf Course Public, 9 holes 0 yards, par 0 4.0 miles from center of Swansea, Massachusetts

Middlebrook Middlebrook Country Club Public, 9 holes 0 yards, par 0 4.0 miles from center of Swansea, Massachusetts

Hidden Hollow Hidden Hollow Country Club Public, 9 holes 0 yards, par 0 4.0 miles from center of Swansea, Massachusetts

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