How do you get tickets to Fall River's water taxi and trolley? Everything you need to know
FALL RIVER — There are two new ways to get around the city this summer, with a water taxi setting sail on the Taunton River and a trolley hitting Fall River's highlights.
The water taxi is a service by Borden Light Marina and takes visitors along the waterfront. The trolley is city-owned service, bought with American Rescue Plan Act funds, with stops across at scenic sights across town.
Both the water taxi and trolley are open to visitors now.
Not sure how to hop on, how much they cost, or how to get tickets? Here's what you need to know:
Fall River’s new water taxi: How to get tickets
What it is: The water taxi is a boat that takes passengers from Borden Light Marina, Pier 52, the Thomas Norton City Pier and Bicentennial Park. It’s an alternative to dusty Davol Street traffic and a way to see the city's waterfront up close.
When it runs: Thursday to Sunday, from noon to 7 p.m., until Labor Day
How to get on: The water taxi departs from these stops:
Tipsy Seagull: On the hour
Bicentennial Park: 15 past the hour
City Pier: Half-past the hour
Pier 52: 45 past the hour
How to get tickets: A ride is $3 per person. Buy your tickets aboard the ferry with cash or credit.
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Fall River’s new trolley: How to get tickets
What it is: The trolley travels in a loop around the city, stopping at 12 points of interest. It's a way for visitors to see much of what makes Fall River special in one trip – or for residents to get a new view of the city and discover spots they may not have seen before.
Where it runs: There are 12 stops. The whole loop takes one hour.
Fall River Waterfront Cultural District (across from the Maritime Museum)
Santo Christo Church & Columbia Street (255 Columbia St.)
St. Anne’s Church & Shrine & Kennedy Park (South Main and Park Street)
St. Mary’s Cathedral & Lizzie Borden House (327 Second St.)
Lower Highlands & Troy Street (44 Troy St.)
Historic Highlands & Little Theater Firebarn (340 Prospect St.)
Oak Grove Cemetery & Lizzie Borden’s Grave (762 Prospect St.)
Portugalia Marketplace (489 Bedford St.)
Purchase Street Dining District (60 Bedford St.)
North Main Street and Children’s Museum (441 N. Main St.)
Bicentennial Park and waterfront boardwalk (park entrance)
Lafayette-Durfee House (94 Cherry St.)
Can you get on and off? Yes. Hop off at any stop, visit the area, then hop back on when the trolley returns and continue on your way.
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Can anyone ride it? Yes, the trolley is wheelchair-accessible.
Is it a guided tour? There are no tour guides on the trolley, but Viva Fall River has put together webpages for each stop with history and suggestions for what to see and where to eat near each stop. Each stop has a sign with a QR code to find information.
When it runs: Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
How to get on: Wait by the trolley’s stop sign and hop on when it pulls up. There's also a live trolley-tracker on BusWhere that shows where it is in the loop.
How to get tickets: No cash — you can buy tickets online beforehand via fallriverma.gov, or use your smartphone to access a QR code and buy them on the trolley. Tickets are good for all day.
Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for kids 12 and under when accompanied by an adult. For a limited time, kids 12 and under are free (but if buying tickets online, you still need to reserve a free ticket).
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