- 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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Beachgoers of all ages would enjoy a visit to Lambert's Cove Beach. Take a quiet stroll while listening to the calming waters, or build sandcastles for a memorable family day.
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Spanning 210.9-acres of land, Patience Island is best known for being the fourth-largest island in Narragansett Bay. The island is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and can be reached by private boat.
19.4 Miles
211 Airport Access Road, Middletown, RI 2842
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See Middletown the way the birds do with an airborne tour courtesy of Bird's Eye View Helicopters. Enjoy a thrilling personal tour at the hands of an experienced captain and veteran tour guide. Tour size is extremely limited; reservations are required.
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Located in the restored and preserved historic home of Bishop George Berkeley, the Whitehall Museum House contains art and items of historical interest. A series of philosophical lectures is hosted there, as well, in honor of Berkeley's tradition.
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With cows, geese, sheep and Tennessee Fainting Goats, the Simmons Farm Petting Zoo has a wide variety of traditional farm animals available for viewing and petting. Cones of grain to feed the animals are available at the farm's produce stand.
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A sailing industry organization, Sail America is devoted to promoting awareness and appreciation of the sport of sailing through programs, conferences, and a variety of other promotional, educational, and training events.
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Featuring both air soft and paintball, Cape Cod Paintball is the top choice for team development, military style games, and strategic fun. There are many options for advanced players or players who come self-equipped to maintain price flexibility.
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242 votes
474 Sachuset Point Road, Middletown, RI 2842
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Middletown, Rhode Island's Sachuest Beach (Second Beach) is a favorite destination for nature lovers, seashell collectors, anglers, surfers and wildlife photographers. It is also a convenient launch site for canoes, kayaks and small motorboats.
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Middletown, Rhode Island is home to the Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge. This institution is one of the most important wildlife refuges on the Atlantic Coast, especially for migratory waterfowl.
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95%
43 votes
474 Sachuest Point Road, Middletown, RI 02842
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Featuring a flat beach area for lounging, sunbathing, and swimming, Second Beach / Sachuest Beach has bathrooms, picnic areas, and concession stands for visitors to utilize. The beach has smooth sandy shores and dunes for visitors to walk on.