Location: New Bedford
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What to do and see in New Bedford, Massachusetts (MA): The Best Free Things to do
New Bedford is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 95,072, making it the sixth-largest city in Massachusetts. New Bedford is nicknamed "The Whaling City" because during the 19th century, the city was one of the most important, if not the most important, whaling ports in the world, along with Nantucket, Massachusetts and New London, Connecticut. The city, along with Fall River and Taunton, make up the three largest cities in the South Coast region of Massachusetts.
Restaurants in New Bedford
1. Arthur Moniz Art Gallery
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
Fabuluous gallery with fine paintings and prints of seaside scenes around New Bedford. I belive it has been at this location since 2003. In the New Bedford National Park.
2. St. Anthony of Padua Church
3. Sanctum Folklorica
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Sanctum Folklorica is New Bedford's first traditional witch shop, located in the heart of Historic Downtown New Bedford! With a full apothecary, spell candles, crystals, altar tools and so much more! There's even a little bit of magick for the kids! Psychic readings are available by appointment with traditional witch and shop owner, Lucky, a former resident reader in Salem, MA!
4. Seamen's Bethel
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4.5 based on 163 reviews
A historic church dedicated to sailors.
Reviewed By FellowTraveler730578
This seaman's church and memorial is lovely and quite moving - there are many plaques and memorials honoring seamen and sailors lost at sea or who died in foreign ports. This is a free museum too. Worth a stop while touring New Bedford.
5. Fort Taber Park
6. New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
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4.5 based on 182 reviews
New Bedford was the mid 19th century's preeminent whaling port and for a time the richest city in the world. Whaling, a leading 19th century enterprise, contributed to America's economic and political vitality. New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park helps to preserve, protect, and interpret certain districts, structures, and artifacts that are associated with the history of whaling and related social, economic, and environmental themes for the benefit and inspiration of this and future generations. The park encompasses 34 acres spread over 13 city blocks and includes the New Bedford Whaling Museum, the Seamen's Bethel, the schooner Ernestina, and the Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum. These efforts will be undertaken in partnership with the city of New Bedford, local and regional institutions, and the Inupiat Heritage Center in Barrow, Alaska. Address is for the National Park Visitor Center.
Reviewed By 513frederickk - New Bedford, United States
The whaling National Park in New Bedford us a treasure, an urban National Park, anchored by one of the nation's finest specialty museums. The New Bedford Whaling Museum is magnificent, with treasures from whaling days, gorgeous and important art and even the twin to the Resolute desk from the White House! The museum is only the beginning. The cobblestone streets, the wonderful restaurants, the Seamans Bethel all add to a wonderful ambiance that triumphantly conveys the history of the city that lit the world.
7. New Bedford Antiques
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By gusandzeus - Groton, United States
this is an eclectic collection of antiques and flea market materials and a fun and interesting collection of items. the staff were helpful but not overbearing and the prices reasonable. easy on and off Route 95 N.
8. Hurricane Barrier Harbor Walk
9. New Bedford Free Public Library
10. New Bedford Waterfront Visitors Center
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4.0 based on 14 reviews
