Guidebook for New Bedford
Sightseeing
The Whaling Museum is a highlight of your New Bedford visit since it showcases the rich whaling history that New Bedford offered in the mid 1800's.
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New Bedford Whaling Museum
18 Johnny Cake HillThe Whaling Museum is a highlight of your New Bedford visit since it showcases the rich whaling history that New Bedford offered in the mid 1800's.
Step back to the 1800s and tour a prominent family's home & gardens that made their fortune when whaling was at its height.
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Rotch-Jones-Duff House
396 County StStep back to the 1800s and tour a prominent family's home & gardens that made their fortune when whaling was at its height.
Leave time for a casual walk, picnic, or bike ride along Buzzards Bay with partial restoration to 2 old forts. There is also a snack bar in the summer and a military museum on site.
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Fort Rodman
1000 Rodney French BlvdLeave time for a casual walk, picnic, or bike ride along Buzzards Bay with partial restoration to 2 old forts. There is also a snack bar in the summer and a military museum on site.
Entertainment & Activities
Buttonwood Park is an easy 5 minute walk from your host's home. 2 mile walk or bike ride; zoo and playground; public basketball and tennis courts. Ample space for baseball or frisbee toss.
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Buttonwood Park Zoo
425 Hawthorn StButtonwood Park is an easy 5 minute walk from your host's home. 2 mile walk or bike ride; zoo and playground; public basketball and tennis courts. Ample space for baseball or frisbee toss.
Fun and learning for military buffs in your group. 20-minute ride west to Fall River, MA.
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Battleship Cove und Maritime Museum
5 Water StFun and learning for military buffs in your group. 20-minute ride west to Fall River, MA.
Free beach as part of Fort Phoenix and hurricane barrier. Nice views of Buzzards Bay.
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Fort Phoenix State Reservation
100 Green StFree beach as part of Fort Phoenix and hurricane barrier. Nice views of Buzzards Bay.
Essentials
Toss a coin between Shaw's or Stop & Shop for nearby grocery shopping.
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Shaw's
15 State RdToss a coin between Shaw's or Stop & Shop for nearby grocery shopping.
Market Basket is a few miles further with easy access of Rte 195. This grocery store has a great inventory and lower prices.
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Market Basket
1 Factory Outlet RdMarket Basket is a few miles further with easy access of Rte 195. This grocery store has a great inventory and lower prices.
Everything Else
Ferry departs minutes from host's home. If available, host is happy to drop you off and pick you up. Also, easy parking & shuttle.
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Stop & Shop
25 Faunce Corner RdFerry departs minutes from host's home. If available, host is happy to drop you off and pick you up. Also, easy parking & shuttle.
The ferry departs minutes from host's home. If available, host is happy to get you there and pick you up. Also, easy parking & shuttle nearby.
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Cuttyhunk Ferry Co
66 State PierThe ferry departs minutes from host's home. If available, host is happy to get you there and pick you up. Also, easy parking & shuttle nearby.
Comfortable commuter train is the 1st stop heading into Boston daily. Check the MBTA.com for schedules, fares, and parking. Typically 1-hour ride each way.
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Middleboro/Lakeville station
125 Commercial DrComfortable commuter train is the 1st stop heading into Boston daily. Check the MBTA.com for schedules, fares, and parking. Typically 1-hour ride each way.
Shopping
CVS Pharmacy is located off Rte.140 at the other end of Buttonwood Park. Right next to Walgreens Pharmacy.
CVS
1145 Kempton StCVS Pharmacy is located off Rte.140 at the other end of Buttonwood Park. Right next to Walgreens Pharmacy.
Walgreens Pharmacy is located off Rte. 140 at the other end of Buttonwood Park. Right next to CVS Pharmacy.
Walgreens
1103 Kempton StWalgreens Pharmacy is located off Rte. 140 at the other end of Buttonwood Park. Right next to CVS Pharmacy.
Kyler's Catch Seafood Market
2 Washburn StPopular local fresh seafood to cook at home.
Food Scene
There are 2 Dunkin' Donuts across the street from each other. One is directly on Kempton St.; the other is next to CVS Pharmacy.
Dunkin
1014 Kempton StThere are 2 Dunkin' Donuts across the street from each other. One is directly on Kempton St.; the other is next to CVS Pharmacy.
Popular restaurant with assorted dishes. Call ahead seating as evening seating fills fast. Yelp for good selection of restaurants in the local area. Some of my favorites are in the house binder.
Joe's Original
61 State RoadPopular restaurant with assorted dishes. Call ahead seating as evening seating fills fast. Yelp for good selection of restaurants in the local area. Some of my favorites are in the house binder.
Renovated from an old bank, this charming restaurant is snuggled in the middle of the New Bedford historical downtown section. Good food; good prices.
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Freestone's City Grill
41 William StRenovated from an old bank, this charming restaurant is snuggled in the middle of the New Bedford historical downtown section. Good food; good prices.
Great family-style eatery with breakfast served until 2PM. They've been around for a long time.
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Cobblestone Restaurant
7 S 6th StGreat family-style eatery with breakfast served until 2PM. They've been around for a long time.
No Problemo
813 Purchase StGood Mexican food with a bar in the NB National Historic Park.
Arts & Culture
Offers a diverse selection of performances and concerts at an affordable price with easy parking. All events online at www.zeiterion.org.
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Zeiterion Theatre
128 Purchase StOffers a diverse selection of performances and concerts at an affordable price with easy parking. All events online at www.zeiterion.org.
Your Theatre Inc.
159 Rivet StIntimate theater experience with local actors putting on a great performance.