- 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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Although just about the size of a football field, Inkwell Beach offers many things to do including an early morning swim club, open air yoga sessions, swimming, kayaking, jet skiing, and wind surfing. The park was originally a black only beach surrounded by many homes built by wealthy African Americans.
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Located in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, the Oaks Bluffs Campground is a large and popular camping destination. All campsites must be reserved as far in advance as possible. Tenting spots and RV hookups are available.
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Those thirsty for knowledge at any age will enjoy a visit to Oak Bluffs Public Library. Spaces for study and reading are available, and the children's section is offered for little ones. The library is open Tuesdays through Saturdays.
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Sitting in scenic Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, the Trinity Park Tabernacle is a large, beautiful outdoor church. It has a roof made from wood and cast iron and is extremely popular as a wedding venue.
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Visitors to Cape Cod can arrange guided tours of the island and local towns with Martha's Vineyard Sightseeing Tours. Tours include stops for shopping, eating and visits to historical sites.
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With the focus on three specific neighborhoods, Martha's Vineyard Tour Guide leads visitors on walking tours while narrating the history of the island. The tour stops at historic sites like the Dr. Daniel Fisher House and the Gingerbread Cottages.
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Ryan Family Amusements is a chain of family fun centers that offer candlepin, ten pin or duckpin bowling, as well as video game arcades. The facilities are also available for party rentals.
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Showing movies on its big theater screen the Island Theatre has a rotating selection of films for visitors to see. Concessions available at the theater include popcorn, candy, and sodas.
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Ocean Park is a wide manicured stretch of land which features a gazeebo bandstand and is surrounded by numerous gingerbread cottages in the distance. The park also hosts the annual Oak Bluffs fireworks show.
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between steamship dock and state beach, Oak Bluffs, MA
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Kids and adults love the three beaches collectively known as Oak Bluffs Town Beach. Located in Oak Bluffs, these beaches are popular destinations for wading, sunbathing, fishing and swimming. The beaches are popular summer music venues.