- 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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Fort Getty Recreational Area, once used during World War I and II, is now used primarily as a camp ground. They offer a boat ramp, fishing dock, dumping station and comfort stations along with water and electric hookups for trailers.
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A small park area surrounded by trees, Signal Rock Park provides two baseball fields with bleachers as well as basketball courts. The park has small grassy fields, children's playground equipment and a small area used as a skate park.
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A local historic cemetery, Burial Hill is believed to be one of the oldest burial sites in the country with many graves dating as far back as 17th-century. It is situated on the top of a hill an provides sweeping views of the harbor and the Plymouth Beach.
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Jenney House Museum, which operated as the Jenney Grist Mill before, functions as a mueseum and features a wide range of exhibits about the history of John Lenney who set up the mill in 1636, as well as a variety of other historical artifacts.
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At the historic Plymouth colony, visitors can learn about the spooky history of the town with Colonial Lantern Tours. Visitors get to carry their own lanterns to light the dark while walking around the colony and hearing ghost stories.
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Get a history lesson at Jabez Howland House. This historic landmark was built in 1667 and purchased by the son of Mayflower passengers. The museum, decorated in period furnishings, is open Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Tours are available.
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Built on 20 acres, Pierce Athletic Complex is home to community events that include sports competitions, fireworks shows, the rodeo and the circus. It features baseball and soccer fields, tennis and basketball courts, a children's playground and a track.
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Allerton Street, Plymouth, MA 02360
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National Monument to the Forefathers, formerly called the Pilgrim Monument, is the third tallest statue in the country and supposedly, the world's largest solid granite structure. It was built in 1889 in memory of the first settlers here who were called Pilgrims or Forefathers.
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Featuring a lighthouse that was built in 1856, Beavertail Light and Park, is now part of the Rhode Island Parks System. The area includes hiking/biking trails, Lighthouse Museum, and a breath-taking view from the rocky perimeter at the ocean's edge.
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Johnson and Wales University, Providence, RI 02905
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Located in Johnson and Wales University, the Culinary Arts Museum is a teaching museum that preserves the culinary and hospitality heritage. With a 25,000 gallery space, several historical exhibits and recipe collections are on view Tuesday through Saturday.