Things to Do with Kids in New Bedford, MA

  • TripBuzz found 247 things to do with kids in or near New Bedford, Massachusetts, including 230 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newport, Fall River, Oak Bluffs and Middletown.
  • From Buttonwood Park Zoo to Wonder Bowl, the New Bedford area offers 121 different types of family activities, including: Specialty Museums, Theaters, Parks and Rock Climbing.
  • As the sixth largest city in Massachusetts, the city of New Bedford is home to a flourishing business and residential community. Once a main whaling port, the city is now popular with tourists for its many museums and it's large historical district, home to brick lined streets, charming homes and quaint buildings.
  • TripBuzz found 247 things to do with kids in or near New Bedford, Massachusetts, including 230 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newport, Fall River, Oak Bluffs and Middletown.
  • From Buttonwood Park Zoo to Wonder Bowl, the New Bedford area offers 121 different types of family activities, including: Specialty Museums, Theaters, Parks and Rock Climbing.
  • As the sixth largest city in Massachusetts, the city of New Bedford is home to a flourishing business and residential community. Once a main whaling port, the city is now popular with tourists for its many museums and it's large historical district, home to brick lined streets, charming homes and quaint buildings.
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22.3 Miles
95% 1034 votes
History Museums 596 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI 2840 MoreLess Info
Designed by architect Richard Morris Hunt, Marble House is part of the Newport Mansions pantheon. Commissioned by the stratospherically wealthy Vanderbilt family, the elegantly-columned Marble House is now a public museum.
22.3 Miles
97% 3366 votes
Historic Homes 44 Ochre Point Ave., Newport, RI 2840 MoreLess Info
One of the most appealing of the Newport Mansions is The Breakers, which was constructed in the late 1800's. This massive stone mansion features elaborate exterior carvings and has a huge formal garden.
22.3 Miles
100% 7 votes
Forests Barnes Rd, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568 MoreLess Info
Originally created to prevent the extinction of the heath hen, the Manuel F. Correllus State Forest is a unique woodland and shrubland area containing 5,343 acres and 14 miles of bike paths for hiking and cycling and horseback riding.
22.3 Miles
91% 124 votes
Piers & Boardwalks Bannister's Wharf, Newport, RI 02840 MoreLess Info
Bannister's Wharf used to be the center of the commercial seaport for the settlement of Newport during its colonial era. Shopping and dining next to the harbor are now offered in the area.
22.3 Miles
86% 111 votes
Historic Homes Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI 02840 MoreLess Info
Built in a Gothic Revival architecture style, Kingscote - Newport Mansion is a 19th century historical site open to the public for tours. The mansion retains many of its original furnishings and architectural features from when it was first built.
22.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Forests Barnes Road, Oak Bluffs, MA 2557 MoreLess Info
Located in the center of Martha's Vineyard, Manuel Correllus State Forest is filled with paths for bicycles, horseback riders, and hikers. The forest contains a mix of oaks and pine trees; and even has some arrowheads in the area.
22.4 Miles
95% 21 votes
Parks Washington Street, Newport, RI 02840 MoreLess Info
Off the beaten path, Battery Park is a quiet park with few tourists or crowds. A great view of the water, Newport Bridge, and some of the oldest colonial houses in the country is what makes this spot a destination for many locals.
22.4 Miles
96% 395 votes
Boat Tours 150 Bowens Landing, Newport, RI 02840 MoreLess Info
Gansett Cruises run through the Narragansett Bay's East Passage and the Newport Harbor aboard a private yacht. The tours take roughly 90 minutes and are narrated by a local guide.
22.4 Miles
100% 22 votes
Sailing 142 Long Wharf, Newport, RI 02840 MoreLess Info
Able to accommodate up to 49 passengers on a fifty-two foot catamaran, Privateer Catamaran Sailing Excursions features daily tours, private charters, sunset sails, and wedding and event trips. The ship leaves from Long Wharf Marina.
22.5 Miles
86% 597 votes
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Rosecliff

History Museums 584 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 2840 MoreLess Info
Located in Newport, Rhode Island, Rosecliff is a mansion designed by architect Stanford White and built in the 1890's. It is now a museum and event venue. Rosecliff also has its own tavern and bar.
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