Location: New Bedford
Top Things to do in New Bedford
What to do and see in New Bedford, Massachusetts (MA): The Best Sights & Landmarks
New Bedford is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 95,072, making it the sixth-largest city in Massachusetts. New Bedford is nicknamed "The Whaling City" because during the 19th century, the city was one of the most important, if not the most important, whaling ports in the world, along with Nantucket, Massachusetts and New London, Connecticut. The city, along with Fall River and Taunton, make up the three largest cities in the South Coast region of Massachusetts.
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1. St. Anthony of Padua Church
2. Seamen's Bethel
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4.5 based on 163 reviews
A historic church dedicated to sailors.
Reviewed By FellowTraveler730578
This seaman's church and memorial is lovely and quite moving - there are many plaques and memorials honoring seamen and sailors lost at sea or who died in foreign ports. This is a free museum too. Worth a stop while touring New Bedford.
3. Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum
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4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By LindaB262 - Portsmouth, United States
House and Gardens are well worth the time. The guides are very helpful. They know great detail about history of the families that occupied the house. Rose garden has about 26 different varieties of roses..beautiful!
4. Gallery65 on William
5. New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
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4.5 based on 182 reviews
New Bedford was the mid 19th century's preeminent whaling port and for a time the richest city in the world. Whaling, a leading 19th century enterprise, contributed to America's economic and political vitality. New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park helps to preserve, protect, and interpret certain districts, structures, and artifacts that are associated with the history of whaling and related social, economic, and environmental themes for the benefit and inspiration of this and future generations. The park encompasses 34 acres spread over 13 city blocks and includes the New Bedford Whaling Museum, the Seamen's Bethel, the schooner Ernestina, and the Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum. These efforts will be undertaken in partnership with the city of New Bedford, local and regional institutions, and the Inupiat Heritage Center in Barrow, Alaska. Address is for the National Park Visitor Center.
Reviewed By 513frederickk - New Bedford, United States
The whaling National Park in New Bedford us a treasure, an urban National Park, anchored by one of the nation's finest specialty museums. The New Bedford Whaling Museum is magnificent, with treasures from whaling days, gorgeous and important art and even the twin to the Resolute desk from the White House! The museum is only the beginning. The cobblestone streets, the wonderful restaurants, the Seamans Bethel all add to a wonderful ambiance that triumphantly conveys the history of the city that lit the world.
6. Hurricane Barrier Harbor Walk
7. New Bedford Seaport Cultural District
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
Located along the working waterfront in downtown New Bedford, The Seaport Cultural District boasts the historic charm, inspiration & dynamic creativity.Laced with art galleries and art studios, the Seaport Cultural District stands out for its appreciation of everything arts. The vibrant artist community & cultural institutions, within short walking distance, are bound to awaken your imagination.
8. Acushnet Avenue
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2.5 based on 14 reviews
9. Subtext Book Shop
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
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