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Melanie TuckerTravel DesignerRare Finds Travel Design
[email protected]://www.rarefindstravel.com
Escape the Ordinary to Spooks, Shucks, &Seacoasts!
Trip Summary
Fly into Boston
Island Creek Oyster
OPTION #1: Caretaker's Cottage
OPTION #2: Snug Harbor Duxbury historic luxury
OPTION #3: Winsor House Inn
OPTION #1 FOR JUST STARTERS OR STAY FOR DINNER: Island Creek Oyster Raw Bar
DINNER OPTION #2: Milepost Tavern Restaurant
Drive to Fall River, MA
The Pink Bean Coffee
The Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast Museum
Lizzie Borden's Grave
FACTORY OF TERROR
The Tipsy Toboggan
Millennium Pizza
LODGING OPTION: Lizzie Borden's Mansion House
LODGING OPTION #2: Borden Flats Lighthouse
Drive back to Boston and go home.
Map of Activities
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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Friday
Spend a weekend in New England overnighting at a famously spooky house and experiencing local
oysters! You can even play Lighthouse Keeper out at Borden Point! Let's go!
Fly into BostonFly into Boston Logan International Airport.
Rent a car to drive to Duxbury, MA (45 minutes away) but a bus/taxi/shuttle are also possibilities if you
really don't want to self-drive.
Transportation options: http://www.massport.com/logan-airport/to-from-logan/transportation-
options/ground-transportation/
Car Rentals: http://www.massport.com/logan-airport/at-the-airport/car-rental-center/
Island Creek Oyster Spend a day on our historic 11-acre farm getting a taste of Island Creek living while experiencing the
process of farming oysters directly at the source. Walk the halls of our brand new hatchery and see
first-hand how the process of growing oysters begins.
The Raw Bar at Island Creek Oyster Farm is our beautiful scenic patio on Duxbury Bay. Home to our
oyster farm and now an outdoor destination location serving the oysters we grow, tinned fish, local
craft beer, rosé, red and white wine and lawn games all in a casual environment steps from the water.
Website: https://www.islandcreekoysters.com
Address: 401 Washington Street Duxbury , MA 02332
Hours: 12pm-Dusk, CLOSED MONDAYS
Phone: 781-934-2028
**NOTE** Farm Tours are only available from May to September.
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Island Creek Oyster also offers transportation services for guests to the Duxbury location. Learn more:
http://www.safeandsecurelivery.com or call 857-492-1781 to book.
OPTION #1: Caretaker's CottageWant to stay at Island Creek Oyster? Try our Caretaker's Cottage. This newly renovated Caretaker ’s
Cottage is located on the Island Creek Oysters’ 11-acre historic, waterfront campus. 200 yard walk to
our private beach for some swimming, sun bathing, and paddle boarding (paddleboards provided!)
and our onsite Raw Bar to enjoy oysters on the half shell.
Booking is limited, but will be the perfect match for those looking to take the tour, enjoy the raw bar
and stumble home. Take advantage of the local history, our private beach, paddle boards, and general
awesomeness that is the little town we call home.
Cost: $300/night
Website: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/32165610?
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OPTION #2: Snug Harbor Duxbury historic luxuryOriginally built in 1901 as a summerhouse for Edgar Reed, it had different uses over the years and
later left abandoned, the entire building has been renovated high end, featuring 2 residential
apartments on the 2nd floor. Each unit is tastefully furnished. Bleached hardwood floors throughout,
full kitchen with quartz tops and stainless appliances. Laundry in units. Shared screened in porch in
rear. 2 zones of central heat and A/C in each space. Right down the street from Island Creek Oyster.
Cost: $330/night
Website: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/34351621?
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OPTION #3: Winsor House InnThe Winsor House Inn has four room options for travelers, each with a distinctly New England flair. All
rooms are smoke-free and come with a private bathroom for your comfort and convenience.
In addition to access to the lovely town of Duxbury and our restaurant just downstairs, your stay with
us includes: Free Parking, Free WiFi, Heating and Air Conditioning, Hairdryers & Irons, and Custom
Winsor House Robes.
Cost: $196
Phone: 781.934.0991
Address: 390 Washington Street, Duxbury, MA 02332
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.winsorhouseinn.com
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OPTION #1 FOR JUST STARTERS OR STAY FOR DINNER: Island CreekOyster Raw BarThe spacious patio features long tables and benches, and stools at the bar. The casual, waterfront
bar serves up oysters grown just yards away on the South Shore farm, as well as caviar, and boards of
imported tinned seafood, like Spanish smoked mussels, and spiced calamari from Portugal. New this
season are rotating specials, like chips and clam dip with horseradish and Tobasco; smoked steelhead
trout pâté with saltines and cornichons; spicy shrimp toast; and picnic platters with hummus, nuts,
cheese, and veggies.
Address: 401 Washington Street, Duxbury, MA 02332
Website: http://rawbar.islandcreekoysters.com
DINNER OPTION #2: Milepost Tavern RestaurantThis local tavern offers all types of comfort food in an inviting atmosphere with a variety of hearty
dishes like steaks and soups for affordable prices with incredible flavors.
Address: 581 Tremont St, Duxbury, MA 02332
Phone: (781) 934-6801
Website: https://www.milepostrestaurant.com
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Saturday
Visit the haunted Lizzie Borden house, the site of the famous murders, and see the family grave as
well.
Drive to Fall River, MADrive from Duxbury, MA south to Fall River.
The Pink Bean CoffeeWhere can you enjoy a cup of delicious, organic coffee in an atmosphere that blows other shops out
of the coffee? The Pink Bean Coffee in Fall River, MA, of course! With a laid-back ambience, delicious
coffee and scrumptious menu items like pastries, sandwiches and smoothie bowls.
Address: 85 Purchase St, Fall River, MA 02720
Website: https://www.thepinkbeancoffee.com
The Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast MuseumThis is the original house where the 1892 brutal, double murders took place. Andrew and Abby Borden
were found on that ghastly August 4th morning in Fall River, Massachusetts, and the unprecedented
trial of their daughter Lizzie made headlines for years.
Now you get to decide for yourself what really happened, AND if the souls of her parents still haunt the
home, now called the Lizzie Borden House.
The tour is approximately 50 minutes long. You do not need a reservation for the tours unless you
have 10 or more people in a group. Last Tour begins promptly at 3:00 p.m. Please be at the house 15
minutes before the hour of a tour starting. Tickets are purchased in the Barn (Gift Shop) where Lizzie
is eating pears and making lead sinkers.
Photos are allowed in the house during tours. Video recordings are NOT allowed during tours.
Address: 230 Second St. Fall River, MA 02721
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Phone: 508-675-7333
Email: [email protected]
Hours: 7 Days a Week 363 Days a Year, 10 AM to 3 PM
Website: https://lizzie-borden.com
Tickets: Adults/$20, Seniors/$18, Kids 7-15/$15, Kids under 6 are FREE
Lizzie Borden's GraveLizzie Borden's final resting place is so popular that the cemetery owners have painted arrows on
roads from the entrance directly to the grave.
Once there, visitors see a big "Borden" monument and assume that it's Lizzie's, since she was so
famous. In fact, the monument is the tombstone of her mother, father, and stepmother, the last two
hacked to death by someone who may or may not have been Lizzie. The three children are listed on
the back.
Lizzie's tombstone, in contrast, is surprisingly tiny, off to the right of the big monument. It's a little
marker, low to the ground, simply engraved, "Lizbeth."
Address: Oak Grove Cemetery, Prospect St., Fall River, MA
FACTORY OF TERROR
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Factory of Terror is New England's 1st completely indoor haunted attraction! It's just you and your
group wading alone through the Swamp with all the lights out in the Factory of Terror...Try to escape,
we dare you! Located just one block away from the Lizzie Borden House!
Website: http://www.factoryofterror.com
Address: 120 Pearl St. Fall River, MA 02721
Phone: (774) 415-0153
Email: [email protected]
Tickets: $20
The Tipsy TobogganThis is a casual dining gastropub just blocks from the Fall River waterfront! Dine on everything from
sandwiches, salads, soups with large portions and lots of flavors.
Address: 75 Ferry Street, Fall River, MA 02720
Website: https://www.thetipsytoboggan.com
Hours: 12pm-11pm
Millennium PizzaSpecialty pizzas, hot subs, sandwiches & fried seafood dinners turned out in a casual atmosphere.
Address: 287 Broadway, Fall River, MA 02721
Phone: (508) 672-6699
Website: https://millenniumpizza.business.site
LODGING OPTION: Lizzie Borden's Mansion House
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Lizzie Borden's graciously appointed Victorian Mansion, where she lived the rest of her life after her
infamous acquittal. Step back in time, and experience life as she did. Nestled in Fall River's prestigious
Highland section. Conveniently located in South Eastern MA. Be involved in the public Ghost Hunting
Tours at no charge! Is it haunted?? You be the judge!
SPECIAL EVENT: When I stayed at this B&B, the proprietor invited a soothsayer into the parlor for a
nighttime seance. It was more than spooky, and unsettling. But maybe you're curious?
Cost: $400/night
Website: https://www.vrbo.com/1640924?noDates=true
LODGING OPTION #2: Borden Flats LighthouseLocated at the northern end of Mt. Hope Bay, Somerset, Massachusetts, Borden Flats Lighthouse,
circa 1881, still shines brightly in all her glory, and is available for overnight stays to experience the
role of an historic Lighthouse Keeper, through our Light Keepers Overnight Educational Program.
Our Light Keepers Program offers the public the ability to take part in a one-of-a-kind overnight
experience, living the role of a 19th century Lighthouse Keeper. Our Lighthouse is comfortably
equipped with touches of modern day such as solar electricity and an updated kitchen and bathroom,
but the rest of the lighthouse experience remains true to the history of lighthouses past. As an
honorary Light Keeper, you're welcomed to relax and unwind, or when needed, assist with upkeep, and
leave your lasting touch on this historic treasure.
With your role as an honorary Lighthouse Keeper, you will have the ability to become a living part of
history in one of America's only offshore "sparkplug" lighthouses that is fully restored and available to
the public for a truly unique overnight experience.
Your Keeper stay serves as your contribution to the ongoing preservation of this historic landmark,
which is proudly listed on the National Registry of Historic Places by the National Park Service.
As a friendly reminder, the Lighthouse is privately owned and operated, and is not like a typical hotel
or B&B operation, so please plan your stay with this in mind.
We truly hope you enjoy and treat her as if she were your own piece of priceless history.
Our Borden Flats Light Keepers Overnight Educational Program launches from
Borden Light Marina, 1 Ferry Street Fall River, MA
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Address: Borden Light Marina, 1 Ferry Street Fall River, MA
Website: http://www.bordenflats.com
Book here (yes, there are a few dates left for this Fall and they're open through the winter):
https://reserve3.resnexus.com/resnexus/reservations/lodging/883CE9E1-4E20-41C8-98ED-
A07863F59517
Rates: $295 this fall, $250 this winter, $350 next summer, per night, per room
How to get to the lighthouse (because it's out in the water):
Please plan to arrive at 5pm check-in time at Borden Light Marina, 1 Ferry St. Fall River, MA for your
launch service to our Lighthouse. Please call your Light Keeper Kevin @ 401-595-5777 approx. 10
minutes before your arrival to coordinate parking and check-in. Drive into the Marina property and
follow road 200 ft. to the chain-link gate marked "BOAT OWNERS PARKING ONLY." We will greet you
there and direct you where to park.
We will assist with your bags down to the launch boat for the 2-3 minute ride out to the Light. You will
be given information on the history, operation and safety precautions while on the Light, sign the
waiver, and then left to enjoy this one-of-a-kind, memorable experience as Light Keepers for the
evening.
We'll return to pick you up at 12 noon next day for check-out. (when you'll wished you had booked 2
nights!)
Please note: We are not a typical hotel-like operation where you can arrive or depart whatever time
you wish- we are a privately-owned home that is graciously made available to the public for your
experience and enjoyment. We must coordinate your free boat service to/from the Light , so we ask
that you plan your travel accordingly to adhere to the established check-in/out times listed above.
These times can be adjusted, especially your check out time if you need an earlier departure, with
advanced notice.
You can choose to spend the night in Fall River, or you can make the drive back to Duxbury, MA.
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Sunday
Drive back to Boston and go home.
Map of Activities
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