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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47.5 Miles
93% 216 votes
National & State Parks Rte 6A, Brewster, MA 02631 MoreLess Info
Beautiful Nickerson State Park is located in Brewster, Massachusetts. This large, scenic space offers lush greenery, well-maintained trails, picnic spots and campsites. Campsites must be reserved and paid for in advance.
47.6 Miles
95% 102 votes
Parks 25 Newton St, Brookline, MA 02146 MoreLess Info
Automobile enthusiasts flock to the Larz Anderson Park in Brookline, Massachusetts, the largest automotive museum in the United States. The museum displays dozens of vintage automobiles and frequently hosts antique car shows and other enjoyable public events.
47.6 Miles
98% 192 votes
Bike Paths Route 6 north toward Provincetown, Provincetown, MA MoreLess Info
A favorite of bicyclists, Cape Cod Provincelands Trail is 5.25 mile loop with available trail extensions providing an additional two miles. Visitors will see marshland, saltwater kettle ponds and shore views. Route maps are available at the entrance.
47.6 Miles
100% 9 votes
Paddleboarding 1150 Queen Anne Road, Harwich, MA MoreLess Info
Specializing in stand up paddle board rentals, Adventure Chatham offers visitors lessons on how to paddle through rivers and lakes. It also organizes sunset sight-seeing tours where visitors can paddle board with glow sticks.
47.6 Miles
96% 28 votes
Specialty Museums 15 Newton Street, Brookline, MA 02445 MoreLess Info
Boasting Americas oldest car collection, the Larz Anderson Auto Museum maintains a large collection of vintage and classic automobiles. The museum hosts a variety of educational programs and special events, and is available for private functions.
47.7 Miles
97% 59 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 280 Eliot Street, Natick, MA MoreLess Info
Located in Natick, Massachusetts, the Broadmoore Wildlife Sanctuary is home to diverse species of reptiles, fish, birds and small mammals. Audubon members receive free admission, and non-members may visit for a small fee.
47.7 Miles
88% 8 votes
National & State Parks Kendrick Street, Needham, MA 02456 MoreLess Info
Cutler Park is a wetland preserve that offers visitors the opportunity to go fishing or canoeing. Those who wish to remain on land can also go hiking or observe the nearby birds.
47.7 Miles
100% 5 votes
Walking Trails 280 Eliot Street, Natick, MA 01760 MoreLess Info
Visitors can hike on trails that lead through woodlands, open fields, and along ponds and streams at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary features a variety of wildlife including turtles, otters, and over 150 species of birds.
47.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Beaches 275-281 Cockle Cove Road, Chatham, MA 2659 MoreLess Info
Cockle Cove Beach is a town-managed beach with a lifeguard on duty, bathroom facilities and a required parking pass. The family-friendly beach also makes a good launching point for windsurfers and kayakers.
47.8 Miles
84% 51 votes
Specialty Museums Larz Anderson Park, Brookline, MA 2445 MoreLess Info
Larz Anderson Auto Museum houses the country's oldest collection of vintage automobiles which date back to early 20th century as well as multiple non-motorized transports such as authentic horse-drawn sleighs and carriages.
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