Somerset is accessed via Interstate 195 which provides a direct route to Providence. Once one of America’s vital shipping points, Somerset has transitioned over the years into a scenic suburb. Historically linked to Fall River, the two areas are currently connected by the Veterans Memorial Bridge, which is the fourth bridge to be constructed over the Taunton River.
Acushnet
A pleasing suburb of New Bedford, the name "Acushnet," comes from the Wampanoag “Cushnea,” meaning "peaceful resting place near water." Orchards, old stone walls, cranberry bogs, and pine forests dot the landscape. Its annual Apple-Peach Festival in September, held on...