- Our list of the best things to do in Harwich, Massachusetts, features the top 273 nearby activities — including 143 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Harwich, MA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Water Activities.
- The results below include the top 17 things to do within the city of Harwich, MA , followed by 256 popular activities in nearby cities, including Hyannis, Barnstable, Brewster, Wellfleet, Chatham, Dennis, Eastham, Orleans, Sandwich, Truro, South Yarmouth, Mashpee, Harwich Port, West Yarmouth, Dennis Port and Provincetown
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33 William Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
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New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park preserves the whaling heritage of New Bedford which was a major whaling port in 19th-century. The park contains a historic landmark district, New Bedford Whaling Museum, the Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum among many other attractions.
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Constructed in 1832, Seamen's Bethel is a local chapel in New Bedford which gained popularity as the Whaleman's Chapel, as it was referred to in the famous novel, Moby-Dick.
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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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Ocean Explorium is a local marine science education center which offers visitors a chance to learn about oceanic life and its interaction with humans. It houses multiple acquatic exhibits and touch tanks which feature rays, sharks, jellyfish and more, coupled with many other non-living exhibits.
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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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The New Bedford Art Museum is dedicated to the appreciation, preservation and creation of fine art. The museum's collections range from medieval manuscripts to African tribal masks, Asian watercolor paintings and a large selection of American art.
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1359 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02746
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New Bedford's St. Anthony of Padua Church is a large and elaborate Roman Catholic Church. Its beautiful interior features intricate stained glass, many sculptures and soaring marble columns. See the parish website for the Mass schedule.
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Located in downtown New Bedford, Travessia Urban Winery makes wine with primarily Massachusetts-grown grapes. The winery, first opened in 2008, is open Wednesday through Sunday. Tastings are available, and the Travessia Wine Club is free to join.
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Zeiterion Performing Arts Center
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684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA
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The largest theatrical venue in New Bedford, Massachusetts is the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center. It presents a full schedule of plays and concerts. The Zeiterion is as famous for its opulent interior as for the quality of its productions.
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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.