- 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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A part of the Cape Cod National Seashore on the side which overlooks the Atlantic ocean, Race Point Beach is a vast stretch of golden sand that is famous for the intense rip tides and surfing opportunities.
48.2 Miles
Located roughly one mile from the Provincetown center, the Province Lands Visitor Center is open daily from Memorial Day through the end of October. Exhibits about local animals and plants along with displays about the Pilgrims are featured at the site, and there is an observation deck.
48.3 Miles
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900 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 2482
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Enjoy a slow stroll through the Massachusetts Horticultural Society's Gardens at Elm Bank. Several different varieties of floral and plant life are on display. Open daily. Special occasions can be booked.
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The multiple elements of estate landscaping in the Elm Bank Reservation helped it to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Spread over 182 acres, the site has a museum within the old estate property, fishing, kayaking, and hiking paths.
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The Westerly Town Forest is a wooded area that is very popular among visiting hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. Numerous hiking trails are available for visitors to enjoy the scenery and wildlife along the paths during their hike.
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460 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657
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Considered to be the most attended art museum on Cape Cod, the Provincetown Art Association & Museum. The permanent collections include just over 2,500 items, and the institute conducts roughly 40 exhibitions every year.
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As a non-profit soccer organization, FC Blazers coordinates a variety of soccer leagues and camps for the community. It runs a junior co-ed academy where kids can participate in soccer games.
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Although the interior is not open for tours, Wood End Lighthouse is an interesting place to see. Requiring a one mile or so walk to the lighthouse, its surroundings are scenic providing memorable views of nature and wildlife.
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99 Warren St., Brookline, MA
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The Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site celebrates the nation's most known parkmaker. The pioneer of landscape design was the first to value the aesthetic appeal to large scale businesses and made a name for himself that way.
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Consisting of a large pond surrounded by woodland, Hammond Pond Reservation offers visitors recreational activities like hiking and fishing. The trail at the pond passes by caves, groves, swamps, gardens, and more.