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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33.1 Miles
96% 28 votes
Specialty Museums 3353 Main St., Barnstable, MA 02630 MoreLess Info
Spanning over 220 years, the artifacts collected by the U.S. Coast Guard Museum tell a story of the country's maritime history. View artifacts including dinnerware, oil lamps used on historic missions, flags, metals, and navigation tools.
33.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 10 E Belcher Road, Foxboro, MA 02035 MoreLess Info
The Foxboro Sports Center is an indoor sports facility that features a fully stocked pro shop, a cafe, and an ice skating rink. The facility has a skating academy and hockey clinics for children as well as adults.
33.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Arts Centers 963 Tiogue Avenue, Coventry, RI 2816 MoreLess Info
Featuring dance programs for children, Beaulieu Rita Dance & Gymnastics Center has a facility with wooden floors, wall to wall mirrors, and ballet bars to practice on. The center has a sports shop with dance clothing and accessories.
33.1 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 3353 Main Street, Barnstable, MA 2630 MoreLess Info
Trayser Museum Group Coast Guard Heritage Museum has two floors worth of exhibits revolving around the Coast Guard, lighthouses, lightships and boat rescues. They display uniforms, artifacts, and models and also have a gift shop.
33.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Fishing 186 Millway, Barnstable, MA 2630 MoreLess Info
Accommodating novices and fishermen of all skill levels, Lady J Sport Fishing takes visitors to bay's prime bass fishing locations. The captain provides all the necessary fishing equipment, from custom rods to light tackle.
33.2 Miles
57% 435 votes
Factory Tours 100 Breed's Hill Rd, Hyannis, MA MoreLess Info
Cape Cod Potato Chip Factory Tour is a free self-guided tour of the factory premises, including the assembly line, where visitors can view how the company manages to produce almost 200,000 bags of chips in a day.
33.2 Miles
100% 9 votes
National & State Parks 45 Mill Street, Foxboro, MA 02035 MoreLess Info
Spanning over 1,000-acres of land, F Gilbert Hills State Forest is a pine and oak forest that has 23-miles of trails. The trails can be used for running, walking, and biking.
33.4 Miles
57% 35 votes
Arcades Courtyard Marketplace, Hyannis, MA 02601 MoreLess Info
Treat your family to a day of old-fashioned fun by visiting Cape Cod Carousel / FunHouse Arcade. Conveniently located, your kids will love he bounce houses, arcade and historic carousel.
33.4 Miles
25% 4 votes
Fishing Bass River Marina, Hyannis, MA MoreLess Info
Little Fishermen Fishing Trips on the Helen H provides both inshore and offshore open boat trips as well as private charters. They provide charters for groups of 3 â€' 100 passengers and patrons can also choose other diverse excursions.
33.4 Miles
69% 29 votes
Arcades 541 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 2601 MoreLess Info
Hours of entertainment are available at Wackenhammer's Clockwork Arcade. A bounce house is available, and children can play arcade games to earn tickets for prizes. A ride on the carousel is a visitor favorite.
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