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Town in Massachusetts, United States
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Swansea is a town near the mouth of the Taunton River in Massachusetts. Swansea is a local retail hub, with businesses lining its central artery, Grand Army of the Republic Highway (GAR Hwy, Route 6). Traveling off the main drag offers opportunities for hiking, boating, and swimming.
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This home, built in 1728, has been preserved with its original furnishings dating from the 18th and 19th centuries. Tours are offered, many by local high school students dressed in period attire. Tours include the farm, which features a restored barn.
J.G. Luther Store
Local nonprofit based out of a general store built in 1810. Tours of the house can be scheduled by appointment.
Small dam on the Cole River provides a serene spot to sit. Located right next to the public library and Joseph Case High School.
This working farm offers seasonal activities including hayrides, pumpkin picking, sunflower mazes, corn mazes, and Gifford's Ice Cream.
Nice spot for hiking. Features Abram's Rock.
Good boat launch into Mount Hope Bay for smaller craft.
This facility in Swansea's Ocean Grove neighborhood connects local boaters with Mount Hope Bay.
Small public beach offering swimming and boating. Prohibited: dogs, fires, overnight camping, alcohol.
Over 350 flavors of soft serve ice cream make this roadside gem stand out. Also serving hard ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sundaes.
at Baker Farm
Farm-fresh dairy, local ingredients, and homemade waffle cones make this some of the region's best ice cream. The dairy cows at Baker Farm across the street peer over the fence at you while you eat the ice cream- it doesn't get much fresher than that.
Staple for local Chinese food favorites, including Chow Mein sandwiches.
The region's only Thai restaurant, offering delicious Pad Thai and Southeast Asian coconut curries.
This local landmark is the venue for almost every wedding, banquet, and benefit dinner held in a 10-mile radius of Swansea. Locally famous for its Minestrone wedding soup, along with Portuguese, Italian, and Spanish banquet meals.
Country Primitive Gift Shop, Greenhouse, Pond Supplies, Koi, etc.
Retailers include Target, Marshalls, and PetSmart. Food options: Starbucks, Five Guys, and McDonald's.
Regal Cinemas, Big Lots, and Yankee Spirits, among others.
By car
Both I-195 and Rt. 6 run east-west, and are major routes into Swansea from Providence and Fall River.
By train
The nearest MBTA commuter rail stops from Boston are in Providence and Attleboro.
By bus
Swansea is most easily traveled by car. There is a SRTA bus route that provides limited stops along Route 6 and Swansea Mall Drive.
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