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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Recreation Centers 348 Central Avenue, Scituate, MA 2050 MoreLess Info
Spanning 56 acres, the Fourth Cliff Recreation Area sits atop a seaside cliff at the tip of a peninsula. The area offers stunning views of the sea and shore, and offers camping opportunities as well as lodging.
38.1 Miles
78% 27 votes
Other Entertainment 1195 Eddie Dowling Hwy Rt 146 S, North Smithfield, RI 02896 MoreLess Info
Rustic Drive-In Theatre is an authentic 1950s drive in theater with 3 screens that all show double features. The theater features a concession stand that offers clam cakes and soft serve ice cream.
38.3 Miles
60% 5 votes
Observatories & Planetariums 210 Station Ave, Dennis-Yarmouth High Schoo, South Yarmouth, MA 02664 MoreLess Info
Part of the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School campus, the Werner Schmidt Observatory is an observatory featuring a 12.5-foot Ash Dome, a Meade LX200 GPS telescope, an SBIG ST-8XE CCD camera, and two 8-inch telescopes.
38.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Fishing 9 Meadow Ln, Dennis, MA 2638 MoreLess Info
With a 35 foot vessel, Janine B Sport Fishing Charters takes visitors through the waters of Cape Cod to fish for shark and tuna. These trips last 4 to 8 hours and accommodates up to 6 people per trip.
38.3 Miles
80% 5 votes
Bowling 1666 Diamond Hill Road, Woonsocket, RI 02895 MoreLess Info
A traditional bowling center, Walnut Hill Bowl features 32 lanes suitable for casual and league bowlers as well as private events. The center offers a pub with adult beverages, high-definition televisions and a full dining menu.
38.4 Miles
50% 4 votes
Bowling 300 E Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038 MoreLess Info
A candlepin bowling center, Ficco's Bowladrome features 28 lanes for open and league bowling with shoe rental and automatic scoring. The center offers glow bowling, children's playgroups and a party room for private events.
38.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Fishing 60 New Driftway, Scituate, MA 02066 MoreLess Info
Hold Fast Fishing Charters offers guided fishing trips aboard the Hold Fast, a 25 foot Parker with a sport cabin. The trips are lead by Captain Mike Herb and targeted fish include striped bass, sharks, bluefish, and flounder.
38.7 Miles
88% 8 votes
Historic Sites 77 Nobscusset Road, Dennis, MA MoreLess Info
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Josiah Dennis Manse & Old West Schoolhouse is a museum that contains a number of exhibits on the area's history. A one-room schoolhouse from 1745 is located on the grounds.
38.7 Miles
98% 62 votes
Cultural Centers 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth, MA 2664 MoreLess Info
Visual, literary and performing arts are on display at Cultural Center of Cape Cod. A wide variety of events and exhibits are offered, and available classes include foreign language, art, dance and more.
38.7 Miles
100% 7 votes
History Museums 301 The Driftway, Scituate, MA MoreLess Info
The 1732 residence of Captain Benjamin James is now the site of the Maritime and Mossing Museum. There are currently six growing exhibits that cover local history and famous area shipwrecks, and each has its own descriptive videos.
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