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PIER LEADERSHIP: Sponsors are the bedrock of the Battleship Cove Community Boating Program. Now entering its tenth season, BCCB is poised to deliver its offerings to an even broader audience.

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From Boston and Points North
Take Interstate 93 South (Southeast Expressway) to 128 South; take Route 24 South to Fall River, Massachusetts; take Exit 7 (State Route 79); take Davol Street Exit (2nd Exit) and follow the signs (Waterfront, Heritage State Park, or Battleship Cove) along the waterfront to Battleship Cove.

From New York State and Points North West
Take Massachusetts Turnpike to route 495 South; follow to Route 24 South; take Route 24 South to Fall River and take Exit 7 (State Route 79); take Davol Street Exit (2nd Exit) and follow the signs (Waterfront, Heritage State Park, or Battleship Cove) along the waterfront to Battleship Cove.

From New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia Areas
Take Interstate 95N to Providence, RI. Take 195 East and follow for approximately 14 miles, (do not take exit 5 in Rhode Island-proceed into Massachusetts); take Exit 5 from the Braga Bridge in Fall River, MA. Bear left at the fork in the road, turn left at the stop sign and left again at the first traffic light onto Central Street. Proceed down the hill into the parking lot.

From Cape Cod and Points East
Take interstate 195 West to Fall River, MA; take Exit 5 (before the Braga Bridge); bear right at the first two (2) forks in the Road and then take your first left under the overpass onto Davol Street; follow Davol Street to Battleship Cove. {Note: If you miss the first left onto Davol Street, just proceed straight ahead and take a left at the traffic light and take another immediate (next traffic light) left onto Davol Street}. Follow Davol Street to Battleship Cove.

From the Newport, Rhode Island Area
Take State Route 114 North or 138 North to Route 24 North; Take Interstate 195 West to Fall River, MA; take Exit 5 before the Braga Bridge, bear right at the first two forks in the road and take first left under the overpass onto Davol Street. Follow Davol Street to Battleship Cove. {Note: If you miss the first left onto Davol Street, just proceed straight ahead and take a left at the traffic light and take another immediate (next traffic light) left onto Davol Street). Follow Davol Street to Battleship Cove.

 
CALL ME ISHMAEL: Just minutes away, New Bedford's Whaling Museum is the centerpiece of the city's National Park.
BERKSHIRES TO THE SEA: All your favorite critters can be found at the Buttonwood Zoo, a 10-minute ride from Battleship Cove.
SHOTS HEARD 'ROUND THE WORLD: Visit Fairhaven's Fort Phoenix to learn about the first naval battle of the Revolution.
NEW BEDFORD WHALING MUSEUM: Give your tour of Southeastern Massachusetts a decidedly nautical flair by visiting the region's many maritime museums, such as Battleship Cove, the New Bedford Whaling Museum, Schooner Ernestina, and the Marine Museum at Fall River. Click here for links to our regional attractions.

 

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