- 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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end of Owen Little Way off Main St., Vineyard Haven, MA
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Located next to the Vineyard Haven Marina on the northern side of Martha's Vineyard, Tisbury Town Beach is open to the public and accessible via walking or biking. There is no parking lot on site.
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Gay Head Light is a historic lighthouse which dates back to 1799 and offers sweeping views of the nearby shoreline and the ocean.
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With half day and sunset tours available, Sail on Ishmael offers visitors a scenic ride on a 1929 Eastward schooner yacht. The captain takes visitors to local destinations like Quicks Hole.
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54 Spring Street, Vineyard Haven, MA 2568
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With a variety of festivals and special events going on at any given time, Martha's Vineyard Film Society is a non-profit theater that plays independent films. They have a monthly screening of curated films compiled by New York film critics.
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Live theatrical productions are put on year round at The Vineyard Playhouse, located in the heart of Vineyard Haven Harbor Cultural District. Children's theater is offered, plus a summer theater arts camp.
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Conanicut Island Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary and nature preserve on the small and picturesque island of Conanicut. The sanctuary offers excellent opportunities for birdwatching, and offers hiking trails through wetland landscapes.
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Located adjacent to the Menemsha Harbor is the Menemsha Public Beach which provides one of the best sunset views in Martha's Vineyards.
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24 Beach Rd., Vineyard Haven, MA
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Both a tourist destination in itself and a hub for visitor information, the Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce features a knowledgeable and helpful staff who can guide tourists to various attractions. They offer comprehensive guides to shopping, dining, and entertainment.
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The Black Dog Wharf, 20 Beach Street Ext., Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
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The Black Dog Tall Ships Day Tours provides visitors with an interactive sailing experience where they can aid in sailing the ship. The tour consists of a day trip through Black Dog Wharf to view Martha's Vineyard.
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Newport, Rhode Island's Cliff Walk is a public promenade that offers scenic views of the coast and of many of Newport's most magnificent architectural treasures. Cliff Walk is smoothly-paved and is best experienced in warm weather.