- The list below includes 233 free or cheap things to do in or near New Bedford, Massachusetts, including 106 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Parks, Religious Buildings and Bowling.
- From New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park to Fort Taber Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in New Bedford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newport, Fall River, Oak Bluffs and Sandwich.
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Originally created to prevent the extinction of the heath hen, the Manuel F. Correllus State Forest is a unique woodland and shrubland area containing 5,343 acres and 14 miles of bike paths for hiking and cycling and horseback riding.
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Bannister's Wharf used to be the center of the commercial seaport for the settlement of Newport during its colonial era. Shopping and dining next to the harbor are now offered in the area.
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Built in a Gothic Revival architecture style, Kingscote - Newport Mansion is a 19th century historical site open to the public for tours. The mansion retains many of its original furnishings and architectural features from when it was first built.
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Located in the center of Martha's Vineyard, Manuel Correllus State Forest is filled with paths for bicycles, horseback riders, and hikers. The forest contains a mix of oaks and pine trees; and even has some arrowheads in the area.
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Off the beaten path, Battery Park is a quiet park with few tourists or crowds. A great view of the water, Newport Bridge, and some of the oldest colonial houses in the country is what makes this spot a destination for many locals.
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One of the most famous churches in the United States is Trinity Church in Newport. George Washington once attended services at the site, and guided historic tours are conducted in the church building throughout the year.
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One of the most unusual destinations in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts is Island Alpaca. This alpaca breeding ranch welcomes visitors, sells alpacas and offers sire service for alpaca breeders and enthusiasts.
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National Museum of American Illustration
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Vernon Court, Newport, RI 02840
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Open to the general public from May through early September, the National Museum of American Illustration focuses on their subject from a variety of periods and styles. Housed in Vernon Court, the museum's American Imagist Collection features works by such well-known artists as Maxfield Parrish, Norman Rockwell…
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1 Head of the Pond Road, Oak Bluffs, MA 2568
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Alpacas are available for purchase at Island Alpaca Company of Martha's Vineyard. Breeding, boarding, consultation and education are also available. The facility regularly hosts workshops and events, such as the Annual Shearing Day Festival.