- 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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Seen in movies like The Great Gatsby and Amistad, Rosecliff Mansion is an early 20th Century manor home. The residence is maintained by a local preservation society that offers electronic and guided tours of the house and grounds daily.
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Rhode Island's Newport Mansions are a series of opulent former residences now cared for by the Preservation Society of Newport County. Most of the mansions were constructed at the turn of the 20th century.
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Warwick, Rhode Island is home to Conimicut Point Park, a popular entrance to the Narranganset Bay. There are two boat launch points; park officials recommend launching from whatever point is most sheltered from the wind.
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Ghost Tours of Newport offers visitors an insight into the chilling haunted past of Newport, Rhode Island. The company offers a lantern-led night tour through the lanes of historic downtown.
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Thames Glass is a specialty shop that specializes in hand-blown glass pieces by artist Matthew Buechner. The shop offers an array of items such as glass-blown ornaments, office supplies, home decor items, art pieces and glassware.
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Taking place in a reclaimed school bus, Island Transport, Inc. takes visitors through the important cultural and historical landmarks of Martha's Vineyard. During the tour, visitors make stops at different shopping locations and Victorian buildings.
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Rough Point is the historic home of the heiress and philanthropist Doris Duke, and is full of the art, furniture, and other exotic items she collected over the course of her life.
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Cupcake Charlie's is a local specialty shop specializing in baked gourmet cupcakes which are available in a variety of flavors such as Grammy's Carrot Cup, Oreo Delight, Lemon Drop and more.
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Get a feel for a typical 1800s Campground cottage at the Cottage Museum. Complete with period furnishings, the display also includes vintage photos. Open daily during the summer season (fee applies).