- 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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With the focus on field sports, Weymouth Sportsmens Club provides an outdoor facility with hunting and fishing activities for its members. The club also offers classes that teaches sports classes like rifle safety and archery.
40.2 Miles
Named in honor of a local marathon runner, Johnny Kelley Park is situated on wooded terrain measuring 25 acres. The park provides a paved trail, exercise stations, playground equipment, picnic tables and grills as well as athletic fields and courts.
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Old Main Street and Trotting Park, Dennis, MA
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An historic home in West Dennis, Jericho House and Barn Museum features an eclectic collection of artifacts and memorabilia. This includes antiques such as furnishings, tools and glassware, along with paintings and other artwork.
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175 Edward Foster Road, Scituate, MA
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Find humpback whales, Atlantic white-sided dolphin, harbor porpoises, and the harbor seal in the waters of the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. The sanctuary protects living and non-living resources and offers fishing, diving, bird watching, education, and sanctuary exhibits
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Providing a beach for sunbathing and swimming, Charlestown Breachway has nearby kayak rentals for visitors to take out into the ocean. The beach has lifeguards on patrol and outdoor showers.
40.4 Miles
90%
63 votes
557 Charlestown Beach Road, Charlestown, RI 02813
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Featuring a wide expanse of pristine sands, Charlestown Town Beach, is the perfect place to enjoy the surf while avoiding the big crowds. Convenient parking just off the beach, clean changing area and showers are just some of the amenities.
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Houghton's Pond rests within the Blue Hills Reservation, offering 7,000 acres of open space. While the focus of the recreational area is a spring-fed kettle hole pond, there is also a playground, concession pavilion, and visitor's center.
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With a variety of boats docked, Scituate Harbor Marina provides direct access to the water from its docks and boating services. Public beaches and shops are within walking distance of the marina.
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Offering riding classes to visitors of all ages and skill levels, Clarion Farm, Inc. teaches grooming, handling, and horseback riding. It also offers boarding to sports horses and rehabilitation programs.
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At Kayak Centre, visitors can enroll in a variety of programs related to the sport of kayaking. The center hosts gentle kayaks trips for novices through the nearby harbor, and a scenic coastal tour with experienced instructors.