- 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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Attentive and friendly servers tote plates of chef-created comfort food to tables, including creative sandwiches and staples like meatloaf
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Walking and people watching is an enjoyable pastime at Acushnet Avenue. Portuguese markets and bakeries line the streets. Other options for visitors include boutiques, an antique store and local pubs.
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Each season, Your Theatre Inc features a mix of comedies, plays, and musical performances for visitors to attend. The theater is led by volunteers and opens up the audition process to local performers.
5.4 Miles
Cornell Farm offers several hiking trails that extend westward from the farmstead through a pine and oak forest to the marshlands at the head of Little River. The farmland was passed down through 5 generations of the Cornell family.
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A site of historical interest in Dartmouth, Round Hill is the location of renowned millionaire Edward Howland Robinson Green. The mansion is particularly large and palatial, and is located near a beach.
5.6 Miles
Wine connoisseurs will have a hay day at Coastal Vineyard where they can see wine in the making in wood barrels or steel tanks. Wine releases take place in the exclusive wine tasting room and tours of the vineyard are given year round.
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Visitors can see a variety of animals at Alderbrook Farm, from oxes to pigs to horses. The farm has its own store that sells fresh produce and eggs from its chickens.
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Slocum's River Reserve is a river reserve protecting more than 3,000 feet along Slocum's river. The preserve is populated by woodlands, agricultural fields, and pastures. Visitors can expect to find 2 miles of scenic walking trails.
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Scenic Demarest Lloyd State Park is a 1800-foot, salt-water beach. The calm surf in this area is safe for families with children and allows visitors to observe ospreys, terns, hawks and egrets.
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Stairs provide access to Sea Street Beach in Dennis Port. Along with sand and a boardwalk, the beach offers waters that are ideal for activities such as swimming and kayaking.
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Lafayette Park is a neighborhood park offering a number of recreational amenities for the use of those who visit. Basketball courts, playground areas, tennis courts, baseball fields, and a skate park are among the facilities available.