- Our list of the best things to do in Taunton, Massachusetts, features the top 427 nearby activities — including 178 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
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New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park preserves the whaling heritage of New Bedford which was a major whaling port in 19th-century. The park contains a historic landmark district, New Bedford Whaling Museum, the Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum among many other attractions.
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Ocean Explorium is a local marine science education center which offers visitors a chance to learn about oceanic life and its interaction with humans. It houses multiple acquatic exhibits and touch tanks which feature rays, sharks, jellyfish and more, coupled with many other non-living exhibits.
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Constructed in 1832, Seamen's Bethel is a local chapel in New Bedford which gained popularity as the Whaleman's Chapel, as it was referred to in the famous novel, Moby-Dick.
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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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Located in downtown New Bedford, Travessia Urban Winery makes wine with primarily Massachusetts-grown grapes. The winery, first opened in 2008, is open Wednesday through Sunday. Tastings are available, and the Travessia Wine Club is free to join.
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The 883-acre Franklin State Forest is a natural preserve that features a network of hiking trails that span up to 8.6-miles long. The trails can be used for hiking, walking, or running.
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Featuring a walking path, Coast Guard Park offers visitors views of the ocean and the various fishing vessels at the docks. The park has a Lightship Sailors Memorial to honor the lives lost in a sinking accident in 1944.
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Ocean State Rock Climbing is a gym that caters to climbers of all experience levels with classes that run in 8 week sessions. The facility has 33 walls that are 20 ft high and 15+ ropes with bouldering obstacles.
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La Cantina Wine School is operated by experienced winemakers, and teaches visitors how to make their own wines. Visitors select the vineyard from which their grapes come as well as the grapes themselves, then make wine in their chosen style.
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CuttyHunk Ferry Co. carries up to 149 passengers to and from Cuttyhunk Island in one hour. Seal cruises and sunset cruises are also available. On board, guests will enjoy a beer and wine bar, espresso bar, snacks and beverages.