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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46.1 Miles
95% 78 votes
Beaches Brewster, MA MoreLess Info
Brewster's Crosby Landing Beach is a clean, sandy beach in the Cape Cod area. It sits on Cape Cod Bay and has a huge parking lot. Beach walkers find this location especially appealing.
46.1 Miles
83% 59 votes
Marinas 333 Victory Rd., Quincy, MA MoreLess Info
Marina Bay, a 686-slip marina on Dorchester Bay, provides a Boston Harbor location to dock, store and service vessels. Power and water are available on all docks. Other amenities include free parking and private restroom, shower and laundry facilities.
46.2 Miles
69% 54 votes
Historic Sites 60 Farina Road, Hull, MA 2045 MoreLess Info
Historical Fort Revere Park is a non-profit supported seacoast park and picnic area. Elegantly preserved, the no-alcohol permitted park hosts a variety of events including outdoor movies and recreational opportunities.
46.2 Miles
50% 6 votes
Fishing 173 Main Street, Hull, MA 02045 MoreLess Info
The Pemberton Bait and Tackle Company features fishing charters, island taxis to Boston Harbor islands, and a waterfront cafe located on the pier that offers breakfast and lunch starting at 5:30a.m. Bait and tackle rentals also on the premises.
46.3 Miles
90% 21 votes
History Museums 1117 Nantasket Avenue, Hull, MA 02045 MoreLess Info
Established in 1978, the Hull Lifesaving Museum is a museum dedicated to telling the stories of all things lifesaving. In addition to displaying lifesaving devices, guests at the museum learn stories about men who have saved lives on the waters.
46.3 Miles
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History Museums 1117 Nantasket Avenue, Hull, MA 2045 MoreLess Info
Hull Lifesaving Museum & Life Saving Station offers a permanent exhibit that narrates the many miraculous rescues by sailors. The Museum collection includes over 5,000 artifacts including a 1903 Fresnel lens, shipwreck fragments, aids to navigation and historical charts.
46.4 Miles
100% 5 votes
Walking Trails Fisher Street, Needham, MA 02492 MoreLess Info
The Charles River Peninsula is a restored grassland field surrounded by water on three sides. The peninsula is populated by birch, hemlock, and beech trees and features several shoreline walking paths.
46.6 Miles
92% 653 votes
Beaches Provincetown, MA MoreLess Info
Herring Cove Beach is known for its gentle surfs and numerous sand dunes which allow for many outdoor acitivities such as swimming, picnics, dune hiking and more. Occasionally, visitors can also catch glimpses of marine life around them.
46.6 Miles
98% 96 votes
Historic Sites Provincetown, MA MoreLess Info
First established in 1826, visitors can reach the lighthouse at Long Point by ferry or through a strenuous hike. The beach near the lighthouse offers swimming and beach combing activities.
46.7 Miles
94% 69 votes
Beaches Ridgevale Rd., Chatham, MA MoreLess Info
One of Cape Cod's most beautiful and popular beaches is the Ridgevale Beach in Chatham. It sits on the shores of Nantucket Sound and has warm, shallow waters that are excellent for families with small children.
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