- The list below includes 233 free or cheap things to do in or near New Bedford, Massachusetts, including 106 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Parks, Religious Buildings and Bowling.
- From New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park to Fort Taber Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in New Bedford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newport, Fall River, Oak Bluffs and Sandwich.
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btwn Oak Bluffs and Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, MA
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Also known as Bend-in-the-road beach, Joseph Sylvia State Beach stretches for two miles and is much visited by tourists and locals owing to its low dunes, mild waves and a large number of sea-shells along the shore.
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4676 Falmouth Rd, Barnstable, MA 02635
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Named in honor of artisans Ralph and Martha Cahoon, the Cahoon Museum of American Art includes works from 19th/20th century artists. The collection also includes contemporary pieces along with folk art and works that celebrate the beauty of Cape Cod.
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Featuring a long, narrow boardwalk, Town Neck / Boardwalk provides visitors with a beach to soak up the sun. When it's high tide the water comes close to the boardwalk, allowing visitors to jump from it into the water.
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Quonset Air Museum stands to preserve the rich history of Rhode Island aviation. The museum features an extensive vintage plane collection as well as drones, missiles and other small artifacts.
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Take a stroll along the two miles of available trails at Long Point Wildlife Refuge. A beach, dune and woodland make up the area, which is a favorite among birdwatchers and nature lovers.
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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,
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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.