- 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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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142 Long Wharf, Newport, RI 02840
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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.