- 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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Take a nature adventure at Pond Meadow Park in Braintree, Massachusetts. With 320 acres of natural reservations, the park boasts marshes, meadows, a pond, and several walking trails to take in the beautiful outdoors.
39.5 Miles
With clean sand and beautiful waters, Howes St. Beach is frequented by locals and tourists alike. A short walk from other beaches, it is also an ideal place for beach activities such as swimming or sunbathing.
39.5 Miles
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7 votes
786 Washington Street, Braintree, MA 02184
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Once home of the former superintendent of West Point, General Sylvanus Thayer Birthplace offers a small, historical house where he was born. The home was built in the Colonial era of the United States and shows artifacts from that era.
39.6 Miles
Rock On Adventure is an indoor rock climbing facility that offers a number of fun and entertaining amenities to its guests. Popular events hosted here include rock climbing birthday parties, summer camps, and weekend adventures.
39.6 Miles
Visitors can enjoy hiking, supervised swimming, boating and other recreational activities at Chilson Beach. The beach also features ball fields and a playground and offer opportunities for birding and viewing other wildlife like beavers.
39.7 Miles
93%
28 votes
30 Doctor Lords Road South, Dennis, MA 02638
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Come see endless designs of pottery at the Scargo Stoneware Pottery and Art Gallery. Items include decorative wall mounts, vases, jugs, and dinnerware of different colors, materials, sizes, and designs.
39.7 Miles
North Scituate Beach is an often overlooked beach beloved by locals. The beach has a mile of shoreline with a gentle slope and clean soft sand. Sunbathe or swim while enjoying beautiful views of the Atlantic ocean and surrounding coastlines.
39.8 Miles
Situated on 860 acres, George B. Parker Woodland is a wildlife refuge offering forested areas, fields, brooks and rock cairns. It provides a loop trail suitable for hiking along with a nature center and wildlife viewing opportunities.
39.8 Miles
With 32 years in the business, Theatre Works Inc offers live performances of musicals at its community theater. The theater allows local members of the community to audition for roles and requires no prior acting experience.