- Our list of the best things to do in New Bedford, Massachusetts, features the top 298 nearby activities — including 138 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- New Bedford, MA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 22 things to do within the city of New Bedford, MA , followed by 275 popular activities in nearby cities, including Newport, Oak Bluffs, Fall River, Middletown, Vineyard Haven, Sandwich, Tiverton, Bristol, Woods Hole, Mashpee, Taunton, Jamestown, Portsmouth, Wareham, Warren, Warwick, Plymouth, Dartmouth, East Providence, North Kingstown, Edgartown, Chilmark, Barnstable, Dennis Port, West Tisbury, Gay Head, Menemsha and Little Compton
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Experience the idyllic setting of a quaint New England town when you visit Hope Street in Bristol, Rhode Island. Looking as if it has been untouched by time, visit the shops, cafés, and boutiques of this seaside town.
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At RI Shakespeare Company, visitors can attend performances of classic Shakespeare plays and Broadway musicals. During the holiday season, the company performs The Christmas Carol, a classic adaptation of a book from Charles Dickens.
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Dudek Bowling Alley is a family run nostalgic location established in 1934. The center is a popular hot spot for locals as well as visitors. Rock n' Bowl events, leagues, and birthday party services are also available.
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With a variety of sailing programs for all ages, East Bay Sailing Foundation aims to teach visitors basic boat handling skills. The foundation has racing programs where visitors can watch experienced sailors compete.
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A multipurpose sailing facility, Narragansett Sailing offers sailing lessons for sailors of all experience levels. The company also offers charter sailboats and mid-sized boats, and offers boat rentals and sales.
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With a variety of shells and rocks on its shores, Bristol Town Beach provides a sandy beach for visitors to sunbathe and go swimming in. There is also a grass area with a playground and volleyball court.
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Silver City Sports Complex features a roller skating rink, two indoor soccer fields, a snack bar, and an arcade. The complex offers roller and inline skating sessions and also hosts birthday and private parties.
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Visitors at the Sweet Berry Farm in Middletown, Rhode Island enjoy succulent fruit, an expansive landscape and a charming, rustic, inviting 100-acre campus. Sweet Berry Farm is also a popular local concert venue.
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With Newport Equestrian, visitors can go on a two hour trail ride through the surrounding hills and beaches of the region. The center also hosts summer camps for children that teach basic horsemanship skills.
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The 300-acre Norman Bird Sancuary in Middletown, Rhode Island is criss-crossed by seven hiking trails. Its avian denizens include dozens of migratory species and local waterfowl. The Sanctuary is also heavily involved in community outreach and children's environmental education.