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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12.4 Miles
67% 15 votes
Children's Museums 441 North Main St, Fall River, MA 2720 MoreLess Info
The Children's Museum of Greater Fall River encourages a desire for creativity and the learning process while strengthening family and social bonds. Interactive exhibits include the World of Water, Dino Dig and All About Colors.
12.4 Miles
39% 23 votes
Haunted Tours 33 Pearl Street, Fall River, MA 02721 MoreLess Info
Factory Of Terror is a haunted house open only during Halloween season that features three different themed haunts combined into one attraction. There are about 30 rooms and the experience takes less than 1/2 hour.
12.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Recreation Centers 72 Bank Street, Fall River, MA 2720 MoreLess Info
Organizing community recreation programs, Greater Fall River RE-CREATION provides a facility with fitness rooms, a lounge, a gymnasium, and other amenities. The center offers workshops for photography, and arts and crafts.
12.5 Miles
57% 7 votes
Haunted Tours 18 Pocasset Street, Fall River, MA 02721 MoreLess Info
Fall River's Asylum of Horror is a horror attraction featuring a costumed cast of actors in a variety of scenes and set pieces. The haunted house prides itself on being intense and relentless.
12.6 Miles
100% 4 votes
National & State Parks 200 Davol Street, Fall River, MA 02720 MoreLess Info
Situated on 8.5 acres, Fall River Heritage State Park is located along the Taunton River overlooking Battleship Cove and the U.S.S. Massachusetts, a World War II battleship. The park provides a carousel, open green space, benches and a boardwalk.
12.7 Miles
91% 410 votes
Military Museums Fall River, MA MoreLess Info
Battleship Cove is a large maritime history museum in Fall River, Massachusetts. Patrons enjoy an extensive series of exhibits aboard decommissioned military vessels. This is a popular attraction for school field trips.
12.7 Miles
85% 13 votes
History Museums Fall River, MA MoreLess Info
The Fall River Marine Museum is home to numerous historically accurate models of famous sea craft, even including some that have berthed at the Fall River docks. This venue also features antique documents, sheet music and even an appearance by a storytelling Titanic survivor.
12.7 Miles
82% 11 votes
Specialty Museums Fall River, MA MoreLess Info
Visit the romanticized rail paraphernalia at the Old Colony & Fall River Railroad Museum. Group can tour the rail cars and see pictures of old train stations, or perhaps get a scare during the haunted train stations and factories.
12.7 Miles
89% 70 votes
Military Museums Fall River, MA MoreLess Info
Originally constructed in the 1930s, the USS Massachusetts (Big Mamie) is a South Dakota-class Naval vessel that has been converted into a museum. It is an essential destination for fans of military history.
12.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Military Museums USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., 5 Water Street, Fall River, MA 2721 MoreLess Info
Admiral Arleigh Burke National Destroyermen's Museum is a small nautical museum that chronicles the history of the Arleigh Burke ship. The museum displays artifacts and pieces of furniture from the ship.
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