Sitting in the waters of Mount Hope Bay, under the shadow of the Braga Bridge, is the largest collection of World War II naval vessels in the world. Along with its namesake battleship, the U.S.S. Massachusetts, the cove is home to a destroyer, a submarine, two PT boats, and a Soviet Corvette. There are also several aircraft, portions of other ships, and many related displays. The best part of the museum is climbing around inside all these old ships. There are very few places off limits and it provides a very physical view of how life was lived on each type of vessel. This museum will wear you out if you try to climb through everything in a short time, but it is well worth a look even if you only have an hour or two. – My SAS score: 5

Fall River is about 15 miles South of Providence, Rhode Island and 45 miles South of Boston. I’ve made the easy trip from both locations, but have not stayed overnight in Fall River itself. Although you can find some nice local eateries, the city still has an industrial feel, which is understandable given its prominent place in the industrial revolution. Unfortunately, the falls for which the town is named were lost when the Quequechan River was diverted to underground culverts.