- TripBuzz found 247 things to do with kids in or near New Bedford, Massachusetts, including 230 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newport, Fall River, Oak Bluffs and Middletown.
- From Buttonwood Park Zoo to Wonder Bowl, the New Bedford area offers 121 different types of family activities, including: Specialty Museums, Theaters, Parks and Rock Climbing.
- As the sixth largest city in Massachusetts, the city of New Bedford is home to a flourishing business and residential community. Once a main whaling port, the city is now popular with tourists for its many museums and it's large historical district, home to brick lined streets, charming homes and quaint buildings.
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Attentive and friendly servers tote plates of chef-created comfort food to tables, including creative sandwiches and staples like meatloaf
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The new Bedford Museum of Glass
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61 Wamsutta St, New Bedford, MA
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The New Bedford Museum of Glass celebrates the beauty and history of glass within this seaport town. The collection continues to grow and includes art glass made by the famous Mount Washington and Pairpont factories.
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51 Bedford St (Corner of Sixth St), New Bedford, MA 02740
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New Bedford Fire Museum is a locally run museum. Patrons can tour the museum and view the history of the trucks, memorabilia and the building itself. Children can dress up and slide down firefighter poles.
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396 County St, New Bedford, MA 02740
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Nestled in beautiful New Bedford, Massachusetts, the Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum.. It is best visited in clement weather, when temperatures are comfortable and the flowers in the garden are in bloom. .
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The Zeiterion Theatre is a performing arts venue that offers a number of different performances to the local community throughout the year. These include musicals, comedic performances, and dance productions, among others.
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Walking and people watching is an enjoyable pastime at Acushnet Avenue. Portuguese markets and bakeries line the streets. Other options for visitors include boutiques, an antique store and local pubs.
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Each season, Your Theatre Inc features a mix of comedies, plays, and musical performances for visitors to attend. The theater is led by volunteers and opens up the audition process to local performers.
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Cornell Farm offers several hiking trails that extend westward from the farmstead through a pine and oak forest to the marshlands at the head of Little River. The farmland was passed down through 5 generations of the Cornell family.
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A site of historical interest in Dartmouth, Round Hill is the location of renowned millionaire Edward Howland Robinson Green. The mansion is particularly large and palatial, and is located near a beach.
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Visitors can see a variety of animals at Alderbrook Farm, from oxes to pigs to horses. The farm has its own store that sells fresh produce and eggs from its chickens.
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Slocum's River Reserve is a river reserve protecting more than 3,000 feet along Slocum's river. The preserve is populated by woodlands, agricultural fields, and pastures. Visitors can expect to find 2 miles of scenic walking trails.