Fall River: A Cultural Mosaic
Many prime examples of Fall River’s strong Portuguese influence are on full display in the Columbia Street area. Your culinary curiosity will be satisfied here, where the “Taste of Portugal” walking tour highlights popular restaurants and shops serving savory meals, sweet treats, and light & healthy fare (be sure to book tickets in advance). One of the city’s finest examples of late Gothic Revival architecture, Santo Christo Church, has stood on Columbia Street since its construction as a Portuguese parish in the late 19th century. It remains active among the local Catholic community today.
Nearby South Main Street is also known for its diversity of restaurants, including Portuguese and Latin American mainstays and two of the city’s classic hot dog shops.
Some of Fall River’s most beautiful visual attractions are also on display here, with a variety of colorful murals and street art visible all around the neighborhood. South Main Street also connects two of Fall River’s most distinguished landmarks – St. Anne Shrine and Kennedy Park.
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Embark on a Self-Guided Tour
Click the play button below to listen to a curated self-guided walking tour of the Columbia Street area and learn about the local Portuguese heritage.
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Creative Excellence Through the Years
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To Do
• Alexandra’s Boutique
– Window shop or stop in and see the impressive collection of formal occasion and bridal dresses
• Chaves Market
• Explore more restaurants on S Main St.
– The Clipper Restaurant
– TA Restaurant
• Nobrega’s Superette
• Self-Guided Latin American Food Tour
• Taste of Portugal Tour (tickets required)
To Visit
• Kennedy Park
• Public Art: MURALS within walking distance
– Block Calico
– Dad’s Home
– Diversity Sculpture
– Jagged Tears (S Main)
– Mural for Fabric Festival by Bráulio Amado (S Main)
– Shared Water
– St. Anne’s Church & Shrine
– Viva Fall River Mural
– We Here
• Santo Christo Church
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