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Lizzie Borden House, Fall River, MA

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Lizzie Borden House

230 Second St · Fall River, MA

Why you should go…

This is the 230 Second Street home where Andrew and Abby Borden were killed in 1892, a case that ended in Lizzie Borden's acquittal and was never solved. Since 1996 it has run as a bed and breakfast and museum. A daytime house tour of about 90 minutes walks every room and covers the family, the case and the trial, while evenings bring ghost tours and ghost hunts in the basement.

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Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

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