Free & Cheap Things to Do in New Bedford, MA

  • 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.
  • 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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23.9 Miles
Children's Museums 577 Great Neck Rd South, Mashpee, MA 02649 MoreLess Info
Mashpee, Massachusetts is home to the Cape Cod Children's Museum. The museum is dedicated to teaching, inspiring and entertaining young minds through exhibits, experiments, object manipulation and interaction with museum staff.
23.9 Miles
33% 3 votes
Historic Sites Battery Lane, Jamestown, RI 02835 MoreLess Info
A park spanning 22 acres, Conanicut Battery National Historical Park was once the site of fort from the Revolutionary War. The park offers views of the the west passage of Narragansett Bay and plaques explaining the history of certain areas.
24.0 Miles
93% 41 votes
Historic Districts Sandwich, MA MoreLess Info
Historic Sandwich Village is a local tourist destination being home to a number of historic buildings, gardens, shops and other local attractions such as the glass museum and the Quincy Tree House.
24.0 Miles
92% 130 votes
Historic Homes Sandwich, MA MoreLess Info
Hoxie House dates back to 1675 and is one of the oldest saltbox houses in the state. Restored and preserved, the house features a range of authentic artifacts and furnishings.
24.1 Miles
94% 646 votes
Specialty Museums Pine and Grove Streets, Sandwich, MA 02563 MoreLess Info
Earlier known as the Heritage Plantation of Sandwich, Heritage Museums & Gardens today comprises of a public garden which features a collection of rhododendrons and daylilies as well as a museum with its three galleries showcasing a collection of vintage automobiles and American folk art.
24.1 Miles
91% 80 votes
Historic Sites Water Street, Sandwich, MA 02563 MoreLess Info
Dexter Grist Mill, built in 1654, is a popular tourist attraction that still functions as a working mill. Visitors can even purchase fresh cornmeal ground that day. Open mid-May through early September.
24.1 Miles
73% 22 votes
Beaches Scusset Beach Road, Sandwich, MA 02563 MoreLess Info
Located at the eastern end of the Cape Cod Canal, Scusset Beach State Reservation features a camping area with 98 sites, as well as a fishing pier. The beach also features a picnic area and bike trails.
24.1 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks Sabin Point, East Providence, RI 2915 MoreLess Info
With views overlooking the Narraganset Bay, Sabin Point Park is a 4-acre park that offers a number of amenities to its visitors. Visitors to the park commonly view the sunset over the bay or walk through on the walking trails.
24.2 Miles
59% 164 votes
Beaches Oakland Beach Avenue, Warwick, RI 2886 MoreLess Info
Rhode Island's Oakland Beach is located in Warwick. This saltwater beach sits on Greenwich Bay and connects to Narrangansett Bay. Beach features several convenient small-craft launching docks. It is most popular in warm weather, but is open throughout the year.
24.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
History Museums 1003 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914 MoreLess Info
The Cape Verdean Museum features collections of crafts, maps, photos, and artifacts from around the world. Exhibits include those on immigration, music and the arts, whaling, slavery, and Cape Verdean Independence, among others.
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