Things to Do in New Bedford, Massachusetts

There are 16 attractions in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Martha's Vineyard, popular massachusetts island summer resort and ferry destination, is the most popular.

1

Martha's Vineyard

Popular Massachusetts island summer resort and ferry destination

Island

2

Aquidneck Island

Rhode Island island home to Newport and coastal towns

Island

3

Plymouth Rock

Traditional site marking Pilgrims' 1620 landing

Island

4

Dighton Rock

Glacial boulder with enigmatic petroglyphs in Massachusetts

Island

5

Newport Tower (Rhode Island)

Mysterious stone tower with debated colonial origins

Archaeological Site

6

Cuttyhunk Island

Small Massachusetts island at Elizabeth Islands' western end

Island

7

Nomans Land (Massachusetts)

Uninhabited island used formerly for military bombing

Island

8

Elizabeth Islands

Chain of small islands off Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Island

9

Touro Synagogue

Oldest surviving synagogue building in the United States

Church

10

National Monument to the Forefathers

Granite monument in Plymouth commemorating Pilgrim ideals

Park

11

Green Animals Topiary Garden

Historic Newport garden featuring extensive topiary sculptures

Park

12

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

Massachusetts park preserving 19th-century whaling heritage

Park

13

Norman Bird Sanctuary

Rhode Island preserve for coastal habitats and birdwatching

Park

14

Pilgrim Hall Museum

America's oldest museum dedicated to Plymouth Colony artifacts

Museum

15

Museum of Newport History

Local history museum chronicling Newport's maritime heritage

Museum

16

Gay Head Cliffs

Colorful clay cliffs on Martha's Vineyard, scenic landmark

Cliff