- 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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Built on the grounds of a former grand Newport's estate, Brenton Point State Park is a mid-size state park known for its scenic views of the east coast. Available activities include picnicking, hiking, and fishing.
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Kids are free to be kids at the gated Pawtuxet Village Playground. Newly renovated, the playground features slides, swings, spinning seats, a climbing wall, play fire truck, and a boat. Shaded picnic tables help parents relax while their children play.
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Dutch Harbor Boat Yard provides a full service boat yard and mooring field offering boating service, storage, and maintenance. Their moorings also include launch service, Wi Fi and laundry along with indoor and outdoor shower facilities.
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The Joseph Sylvia State Beach is a public beach that promotes activities such as swimming, kite surfing, kayaking, snorkeling, beach walking, and sandcastle building. The beach also has free parking,
25.3 Miles
Providing ice skating facilities to the public, Thayer Ice Arena also offers league ice hockey games as well. Facilities located at the site include two ice rinks and a pool.
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Warwick, Rhode Island is home to the Buttonwoods City Park. Its amenities include picnic tables, flush toilets, miles of bike trails and three baseball diamonds. The diamonds must be reserved in advance.
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Offering a peaceful and serene environment, Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary is equipped with a walking trail, garden and play area. Surrounded by lakes and streams, the park also features a nature center with educational exhibits.
25.4 Miles
Situated on both sides of the river, Pawtuxet River Trail takes visitors on a scenic trail through the native wilderness. The trail is accessible by a parking lot and ends at two different sports fields.
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The site where Rhode Island patriots took military action against the British in 1772, Pawtuxet Village, has preserved the history and charm of yesteryear. With dozens of historic sites and homes within walking distance, bring your family today and experience the history.
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Located along the water, Warwick City Park can be used for swimming, baseball, basketball, hiking, biking and bird watching. The park provides beach access, a children's playground, three miles of paved trails, a dog park and picnic areas.