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Delve into South Swansea
South Swansea in Bristol County (Massachusetts) is a city located in United States about 364 mi (or 586 km) north-east of Washington DC, the country's capital town.
Current time in South Swansea is now 05:05 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 12 airports closer to South Swansea, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Theodore Francis Green State Airport in a distance of 11 mi (or 18 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We saw 4 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Taunton, Providence, Cranston, North Providence and Johnston. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 5°C / 42 °F
Morning Temperature | 4°C / 40 °F |
Evening Temperature | 7°C / 44 °F |
Night Temperature | 5°C / 41 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 18% |
Air Humidity | 92% |
Air Pressure | 993 hPa |
Wind Speed | Moderate breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from South-East |
Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
General Conditions | Heavy intensity rain |
Saturday, 23rd of November 2024
7°C (44 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Few clouds, fresh breeze.
Sunday, 24th of November 2024
6°C (43 °F)
3°C (38 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.
Monday, 25th of November 2024
12°C (54 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Holiday Inn Express & Suites SWANSEA
William's Grant Inn B&B
BRISTOL HARBOR INN
Quality Inn Somerset
SUPER 8 MOTEL - SOMERSET-FALL
Videos from this area
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Ride at the Swansea Dam
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Swansea former equestrian instructor sentenced
A former equestrian instructor convicted of child pornography has been sentenced to 22 years in prison.
Deadly DUI Crash in Swansea
Swansea police identified the woman killed early Friday morning in a drunk driving crash on Gardners Neck Road. Swansea Police responded to the crash on Gardners Neck Road shortly before 2...
DJI Phantom 2 Gardner School Flight Test, Swansea MA
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Child still in serious condition after Swansea crash
2-year-old Tyler Provencher, one of the five people injured in yesterday's crash in Swansea, remains in serious condition.
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Ocean Grove, Massachusetts
Ocean Grove is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Swansea in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States on the north shore of Mount Hope Bay near the Cole River. The population was 2,811 at the 2010 census.
Battleship Cove
Battleship Cove, located in Fall River, Massachusetts, is a nonprofit maritime museum and war memorial that traces its origins to the wartime crew of the World War II battleship USS Massachusetts. This dedicated veterans group was responsible for the donation of the decommissioned vessel from the Navy and its subsequent public display in Fall River, Massachusetts. Formally registered as the U.S.S. Massachusetts Memorial Committee, Inc.
Mount Hope Bay raids
The Mount Hope Bay raids were a series of military raids conducted by British troops during the American Revolutionary War against communities on the shores of Mount Hope Bay on May 25 and 30, 1778. The towns of Bristol and Warren, Rhode Island were significantly damaged, and Freetown, Massachusetts was also attacked, although its militia resisted British activities.
Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge
The Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge, also known as the Braga Bridge, is a high-level crossing that carries Interstate 195 over the Taunton River between the town of Somerset and the city of Fall River, near the mouth of the Quequechan River at the confluence with Mount Hope Bay. At just over a mile long, it is one of the longest bridges in Massachusetts. Opened to traffic in 1966, it provides an important link between Providence, Rhode Island, New Bedford and Cape Cod.
WSAR
WSAR is an AM radio station in Somerset, Massachusetts broadcasting on 1480 kHz. In September, 2011 WSAR was granted an FCC construction permit to increase day power to 25,000 watts by adding a third tower that is about one half the height of the current two towers.
Mount Hope Bay
Mount Hope Bay is a tidal estuary located at the mouth of the Taunton River on the Massachusetts and Rhode Island border. It is an arm of Narragansett Bay. The bay is named after Mount Hope, a small hill located on its western shore in what is now Bristol, Rhode Island. It flows into the East Passage of Narragansett Bay and also the Sakonnet River. Mount Hope Bay has played an important role to the history of the area, from pre-colonial times to the present.
Swansea Mall
Swansea Mall is a regional shopping mall located in Swansea, Massachusetts. It is a large, single-level, fully enclosed facility with over 80 stores, serving the Southeastern Massachusetts area. It is currently owned by Carlyle Swansea Partners and managed by Jones Lang Lasalle. Located off Exit 3 of I-195, the mall is situated at the intersection of U.S. Route 6 and Massachusetts Route 118.
PT Boat Museum
PT Boat Museum is located in Fall River, Massachusetts as part of Battleship Cove. It is a museum that exhibits two National Historic Landmark ships, an 80-foot Elco boat, PT 617, and a 78-foot Higgins boat, PT 796.