Free & Cheap Things to Do in New Bedford, MA

  • 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.
  • 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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17.6 Miles
86% 7 votes
Specialty Museums Bristol, RI MoreLess Info
Located in Bristol, Rhode Island along the Narragansett Bay, the Herreshoff Marine Museum and America's Cup Hall of Fame outlines the history of the America's Cup competition through its maritime displays. A sailing school is also featured at the site.
17.6 Miles
94% 54 votes
Specialty Museums 1 Burnside Street, Bristol, RI MoreLess Info
Yachting aficionados must plan a visit to Herreshoff Marine Museum and marvel at the collection of fine sailing vessels and America's Cup history and memorabilia. Open since 1971, the museum now displays over 60 boats.
17.8 Miles
97% 29 votes
Historic Homes 500 Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809 MoreLess Info
As one of Bristol's most popular event spaces, the Linden Place Mansion tells the history of the area through grand architecture and beautiful surrounding landscape. The mansion is available for guided walking tours and features a museum store where guests can buy replicated items from inside the home.
17.8 Miles
87% 146 votes
Gardens Cory's Lane, Portsmouth, RI MoreLess Info
Green Animals Topiary Garden is the oldest in the United States having been started in 1912. Today there are more than 80 pieces of topiary, vegetable and herb gardens, orchards, and a Victorian house overlooking the bay.
17.9 Miles
97% 317 votes
National & State Parks Hope Street, Route 114, Bristol, RI MoreLess Info
Featuring 464-acres of parklands on the shores of Narragansett Bay, Colt State Park, is considered the jewel of Rhode Island's park system. Visitors enjoy miles of bike paths along the bay, over 400 picnic areas, and an open-air chapel.
17.9 Miles
92% 26 votes
Parks Thames Street, Bristol, RI 2809 MoreLess Info
Get some fresh air at Independence Park in the seaside town of Bristol. Bring a blanket and food for a picnic lunch, fly a kite, or toss a ball with a four-legged friend. There's even a waterfront path to sit and watch the boats.
18.0 Miles
90% 61 votes
Shopping Districts Hope Street, Bristol, RI MoreLess Info
Experience the idyllic setting of a quaint New England town when you visit Hope Street in Bristol, Rhode Island. Looking as if it has been untouched by time, visit the shops, cafés, and boutiques of this seaside town.
18.4 Miles
67% 3 votes
Bowling 409 Child Street, Warren, RI 02885 MoreLess Info
Dudek Bowling Alley is a family run nostalgic location established in 1934. The center is a popular hot spot for locals as well as visitors.  Rock n' Bowl events, leagues, and birthday party services are also available.   
18.6 Miles
50% 2 votes
Beaches Asylum Road, Bristol, RI 2809 MoreLess Info
With a variety of shells and rocks on its shores, Bristol Town Beach provides a sandy beach for visitors to sunbathe and go swimming in. There is also a grass area with a playground and volleyball court.
18.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Skating Rinks 1 Lawton Avenue, Taunton, MA 2780 MoreLess Info
Silver City Sports Complex features a roller skating rink, two indoor soccer fields, a snack bar, and an arcade. The complex offers roller and inline skating sessions and also hosts birthday and private parties.
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