- 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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77 Nobscusset Road, Dennis, MA
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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Josiah Dennis Manse & Old West Schoolhouse is a museum that contains a number of exhibits on the area's history. A one-room schoolhouse from 1745 is located on the grounds.
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Adjacent to the North River, Widow's Walk Golf Course provides golfers with distant views of the Atlantic Ocean. Golfers of all abilities are invited to book a tee time at this 18-hole, par-72 course.
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307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth, MA 2664
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Visual, literary and performing arts are on display at Cultural Center of Cape Cod. A wide variety of events and exhibits are offered, and available classes include foreign language, art, dance and more.
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The 1732 residence of Captain Benjamin James is now the site of the Maritime and Mossing Museum. There are currently six growing exhibits that cover local history and famous area shipwrecks, and each has its own descriptive videos.
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Monster Mini Golf
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1560 Boston Providence Highway, Norwood, MA 02062
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Featuring an 18-hole miniature golf course, Monster Mini Golf provides a glow-in-the-dark golfing experience with a monster theme. The center offers an arcade room and private event facilities along with food and drink options.
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Conservation Park is a dog park with scenic views and a sandy area where dogs can run freely. Visitors can enjoy the walking trails running along the river and past several marshes and a view of the beach.
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Scituate's Maritime & Irish Mossing Museum is located in what was once the home of Captain Benjamin James, a building that dates back to 1739. The museum hosts six evolving exhibits, each with narration.
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Established in 1930, Cape Cinema is a local art deco theater which is famous from its unique ceiling mural designed by Rockwell Kent.
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Route 6A, Dennis, MA
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Located in Dennis, Massachusetts, the Cape Cod Museum of Art is a regional art museum that emphasizes contributions from local and regional artists. It has a gift store and bookshop. Call ahead to arrange group tours.
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Highlighting the region's art and culture, the Cape Museum of Fine Arts features the work of area artists. Guests can browse the gallery exhibitions, sculpture garden, library, and gift shop, or attend classes, lectures, special events, and independent movie showings.