- 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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Overlooking the Narragansett Bay, the Salter Grove Memorial Park is a public park that offers a number of amenities and scenic views to its visitors. These include a public boat ramp as well as a number of picnic areas.
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74 votes
btwn Oak Bluffs and Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, MA
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Also known as Bend-in-the-road beach, Joseph Sylvia State Beach stretches for two miles and is much visited by tourists and locals owing to its low dunes, mild waves and a large number of sea-shells along the shore.
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16 votes
4676 Falmouth Rd, Barnstable, MA 02635
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Named in honor of artisans Ralph and Martha Cahoon, the Cahoon Museum of American Art includes works from 19th/20th century artists. The collection also includes contemporary pieces along with folk art and works that celebrate the beauty of Cape Cod.
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296 votes
1347 Roger WIlliams Way, North Kingstown, RI
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Board the 400-passenger catamaran and shove off on a 30-mile sightseeing adventure when you take the Rhode Island Bay Lighthouse Cruise. From the water, you will see 10 lighthouses, beautiful islands and shorefront mansions.
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91%
514 votes
1347 Roger Willams Way, North Kingstown, RI 02852
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The Vineyard Fast Ferry offers comfortable and speedy rides to Martha's Vineyard from North Kingstown. The luxurious ferry offers indoor, air-conditioned seating or sundeck seating and a full service drink and snack bar.
25.0 Miles
Featuring a long, narrow boardwalk, Town Neck / Boardwalk provides visitors with a beach to soak up the sun. When it's high tide the water comes close to the boardwalk, allowing visitors to jump from it into the water.
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5 votes
14 Winemack Street, Vineyard Haven, MA 02557
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Whether it be for a wedding, golf outing, or just a vacation visit, Martha's Vineyard Transport & Tours offers visitors with transportation all around the island of Martha's Vineyard. One hour, two hour, full island, and customizable tours are available.
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290 votes
1347 Roger WIlliams Way, North Kingstown, RI 02852
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Rhode Island Bay Cruises offers narrated cruises with various themes and emphases. Cruises will include lighthouse views, harbor tours, and historic attractions, and other scenic area features, and are narrated by experienced guides.
25.1 Miles
Quonset Air Museum stands to preserve the rich history of Rhode Island aviation. The museum features an extensive vintage plane collection as well as drones, missiles and other small artifacts.
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Take a stroll along the two miles of available trails at Long Point Wildlife Refuge. A beach, dune and woodland make up the area, which is a favorite among birdwatchers and nature lovers.