Attractions around New Bedford
Explore 18 attractions, restaurants, shops around New Bedford
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New Bedford Whaling Museum
18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA 02740-6317
Anchored in the story of New Bedford’s whaling industry, NBWM shares the art, science, history, and culture of this vibrant maritime region and its people. We're a champion for whale conservation, and a keeper of the region's collective memory. Surrounded by cobblestone streets once strolled by Frederick Douglass and Herman Melville, the Museum is conveniently located within the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. Dive into whale biology, ecology and behavior, and marine mammal conservation. Marvel at massive whale skeletons and the world’s largest ship model, the Lagoda – a half-scale model of a 19th century whaling vessel. See a digital replica of America's longest painting in motion - the incredible “Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage ‘Round the World.” The original 1848 painting is longer than the Empire State Building is tall! Enjoy exhibitions focused on the museum's impressive art collections, and changing exhibitions of contemporary art. Wheelchair accessible.
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Buttonwood Park Zoo
425 Hawthorn St, New Bedford, MA 02740-1418
As the 12th oldest Zoo in the country, the Buttonwood Park Zoo has delighted and enlightened millions of visitors over its more than a century existence. We are dedicated to preserving the future of wildlife by creating engaging and educational experiences that connect the community to the natural world. The Buttonwood Park Zoo is a local treasure in the community that not only serves to create long-lasting memories, but has become a conservation-based center focused on preserving important species and the habitats they call home. We are open year-round with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Stop in for a visit and see why we are the most visited attraction in the SouthCoast.
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New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
33 William St, New Bedford, MA 02740-6222
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.
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Seamen's Bethel
15 Johnny Cake Hl, New Bedford, MA 02740-6318
A historic church dedicated to sailors.
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Fort Taber Park
1000 S Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02744-1223
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Zeiterion Performing Arts Center
684 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02740-6340
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CuttyHunk Ferry Co.
66B State Pier, New Bedford, MA 02740-7253
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Seastreak
49 State Pier GPS use: 93 State Pier, New Bedford, MA 02740-7254
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St. Anthony of Padua Church
1359 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, MA 02746-2024
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The New Bedford Museum of Glass
427 County St, New Bedford, MA 02740-5001
The New Bedford Museum of Glass is an art museum both historic and modern, with a unique collection gathered from around the world and spanning the millennia!
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Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum
396 County St, New Bedford, MA 02740-4934
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New Bedford Art Museum
608 Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA 02740-6204
The Art Museum offers an eclectic mix of contemporary art year-round and is a platform for new, and rising media and art practices including sound art, olfactory art, botanical art, ceramics, glass, jewelry, and more. Come and experience the work of local artists, highlights from the city of New Bedford’s historic art collection, and outside the box contemporary art.
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Hurricane Barrier Harbor Walk
Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA
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New England Fast Ferry
49 State Pier, New Bedford, MA 02740-7254
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Arthur Moniz Art Gallery
22 William St Across from the Whaling Museum, New Bedford, MA 02740-6223
Fabuluous gallery with fine paintings and prints of seaside scenes around New Bedford. I belive it has been at this location since 2003. In the New Bedford National Park.