The waterfront setting of New Bedford is ready to explore
Come and experience New Bedford and its live music, museums and art galleries. This city's whale watching, fishing and boating draw many visitors. Many of our holiday rentals offer full kitchens, spacious living quarters and sometimes even a hot tub—perfect for a relaxing getaway.
Activities and attractions in and around New Bedford
Are you looking for attractions to visit in the city? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable holiday rental, you'll want to experience everything that New Bedford has to offer. These are some of the most popular attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Buttonwood Park Zoo (1 mi / 1.7 km)
- Coastal Vineyards (5.5 mi / 8.9 km)
- Acushnet River Valley Golf Course (5.7 mi / 9.2 km)
- Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery (7.9 mi / 12.8 km)
- Acoaxet Club (8.9 mi / 14.4 km)
- Shining Sea Bikeway (16.1 mi / 26 km)
Exploring the natural features in New Bedford
Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or just want to appreciate the scenery, New Bedford is a great place to get out in nature. These are some of the area's most stunning features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Rotch Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum (0.5 mi / 0.8 km)
- West Island (5.7 mi / 9.2 km)
- Ned's Point Lighthouse (7.3 mi / 11.7 km)
- Horseneck State Beach (11 mi / 17.7 km)
- Gooseberry Island (11.6 mi / 18.7 km)
- Swifts Beach (13.3 mi / 21.4 km)
Transport to and around New Bedford
Fly into New Bedford, MA (EWB-New Bedford Regional), the closest airport, located 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you can also fly into Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State), which is 19.5 mi (31.3 km) away.