- 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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Enjoy the tidal river that is Swan Pond River with its breath-taking views. Visitors love to bird watch, walk along many nature paths, or try their hand at kayaking, canoeing, and other boating.
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A classic style bowling alley that specializes in candlepin bowling, the Norwood Sport Center offers open bowling as well as league and tournament play. The facility also offers bumper bowling for kids.
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16 Main Street, Dennis Port, MA 02639
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Cape Cod Waterways Boat Rental & Sales offers four different boat models for rent including electric powered paddleboats, kayaks, stand-up paddle board and canoes. Patrons can also receive assistance boarding and docking boats before heading out on the water.
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Located off of Yawgunsk Brook, Ocean House Marina provides visitors with fully day to week long rentals of pontoon boats to take out onto the water. The marina hosts annual fishing tournaments for fluke, dogfish, and skate.
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Hingham, Massachusetts is home to Wompatuck State Park, which covers more than 4000 acres and is conveniently located 30 minutes outside of Boston. It is a favorite camping destination and has roughly 260 individual sites.
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Greenlit and funded by the US Congress in 1810, the Scituate Lighthouse is renowned for repelling a British attack merely one year after its completion. It has since undergone many renovations, and its walkway outfitted with graphic panels to commemorate its history.
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Norwood Historical Society features the Day House which is open seasonally for tours and seasonal exhibits in the spring and fall months. The Day House is also available for group tours and for research by appointment year round.
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Just over 700 guests can fit within the Norwood Theatre with seating in both the main auditorium section and the balcony. Musicians, magicians, dance companies, and theater companies perform at the theater throughout the year.
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Located in a historic theater, Fiddlehead Theatre Company is known for its Broadway musical productions each season. The company also hosts youth programs that teach theatrical skills like singing and acting.