- 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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The Driscoll Skating Rink is a local center for entertainment, fitness, and development. Programs include skating lessons for beginners, hockey leagues, figure skating, shows on ice, and open skating for the public.
11.5 Miles
Located in Fall River, Massachusetts, the Oak Grove Cemetery was built in 1855. Since the 40-acre original cemetery opened, several expansion projects have increased its size to more than 100 acres. The Oak Grove Cemetery is the burial site for many people who played important roles in Fall River's history.
11.6 Miles
A peculiar and unique service, Postmortem Hearse Tours offers professionally guided and narrated tours of the Fall River area from the comfort of a hearse. A campy and macabre offering, the tour is for those looking for an unconventional experience.
11.9 Miles
A family entertainment center, Lazer Gate features a multi-level arena used for laser tag and laser maze games. The facility also offers 18 holes of black light miniature golf, arcade games, bounce houses and bumper cars.
12.0 Miles
Operating since the 1920s, Carousel of Fall River is a merry-go-round situated at the waters edge in Battleship Cove. The carousel features hand-painted, Victorian horses for children to ride on.
12.2 Miles
Maplecroft is a historic house known as the residence for famous murder suspect Lizzie Borden until her death in 1927. Views of the local neighborhood are available along with photo opportunities of the landmark grounds.
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340 Prospect Street, Fall River, MA 2720
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Since 1935, the Little Theatre of Fall River has been bringing theatrical productions to the Fall River area. With more than 340 shows in its history, the theater continues to produce several musicals and plays each year.
12.2 Miles
Fall River's North Park features a wide variety of amenities for visitors. Situated on over 25 acres, the park has multiple baseball fields, basketball courts, a pond for ice skating, and a skate park.
12.3 Miles
Located in Fall River, Massachusetts, the Fall River Historical Society maintains a variety of historically significant and interesting buildings and public spaces. Its headquarters was formerly connected to the Underground Railroad.
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Nestled in Fall River, Massachusetts, the Lizzie Borden House is a purportedly haunted inn and museum that was once the home of famed ax murderer Lizzie Borden. The facility maintains 'ghost cams' in all of its rooms and is a favorite destination for paranormal investigators.