- 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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Get a history lesson at Jabez Howland House. This historic landmark was built in 1667 and purchased by the son of Mayflower passengers. The museum, decorated in period furnishings, is open Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Tours are available.
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Built on 20 acres, Pierce Athletic Complex is home to community events that include sports competitions, fireworks shows, the rodeo and the circus. It features baseball and soccer fields, tennis and basketball courts, a children's playground and a track.
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Allerton Street, Plymouth, MA 02360
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National Monument to the Forefathers, formerly called the Pilgrim Monument, is the third tallest statue in the country and supposedly, the world's largest solid granite structure. It was built in 1889 in memory of the first settlers here who were called Pilgrims or Forefathers.
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Featuring a lighthouse that was built in 1856, Beavertail Light and Park, is now part of the Rhode Island Parks System. The area includes hiking/biking trails, Lighthouse Museum, and a breath-taking view from the rocky perimeter at the ocean's edge.
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Johnson and Wales University, Providence, RI 02905
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Located in Johnson and Wales University, the Culinary Arts Museum is a teaching museum that preserves the culinary and hospitality heritage. With a 25,000 gallery space, several historical exhibits and recipe collections are on view Tuesday through Saturday.
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Davisville Road, North Kingstown, RI 2852
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Located on 97-acres of land in total, the Davis Memorial Wildlife Refuge is a refuge located on the scenic Hunt River. Visitors enjoy taking relaxing hikes while viewing the wildlife in the protected woodland oasis.
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Brewster Gardens, also known as Elder Brewster Gardens, is a local park which runs along the length of the Town Brook. It contains numerous walking trails as well as a bronze statue ad a steel scuplture dedicated to the Pilgrims.
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Established in 1824, Pilgrim Hall Museum is America's oldest functioning public museum which features a collection of authentic Pilgrim artifacts such as paintings, portraits, weapons, furniture and much more.
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Plymouth Rock marks the site where the passengers of Mayflower, who later founded Plymouth Colony, first touched the land of the New World. The rock itself, with the date 1620 etched on it, is surrounded by protective pillars and available for public viewing.
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Warwick's Goddard State Park is a large park in Rhode Island. Its amenities include well-kempt trails, picnic facilities, wooded areas and plenty of open space for relaxation and play. The park has a large pavilion, equestrian trails, a nine-hole public golf course and other appealing features.