Paula’s Welcome Book for New Bedford

Paula
Paula’s Welcome Book for New Bedford

Attractions

Anchored in the story of New Bedford’s (NB) whaling industry, NB Whaling Museum shares the art, science, history and culture of this vibrant maritime region and its people. Be sure to stop in just to see the giant whale skeleton.
108 locals recommend
New Bedford Whaling Museum
18 Johnny Cake Hill
108 locals recommend
Anchored in the story of New Bedford’s (NB) whaling industry, NB Whaling Museum shares the art, science, history and culture of this vibrant maritime region and its people. Be sure to stop in just to see the giant whale skeleton.
The Buttonwood Park Zoo is a local treasure in the community that not only serves to create long-lasting memories, it has also become a conservation-based center focused on preserving important species and the habitats they call home. This is the 12th oldest zoo in the country, so it has a lot of history.
38 locals recommend
Buttonwood Park Zoo
425 Hawthorn St
38 locals recommend
The Buttonwood Park Zoo is a local treasure in the community that not only serves to create long-lasting memories, it has also become a conservation-based center focused on preserving important species and the habitats they call home. This is the 12th oldest zoo in the country, so it has a lot of history.
A walking and bike path sits on top of the longest hurricane barrier in the world. Look for landmarks like East Beach, Fort Taber, Butler Flats Lighthouse, Fort Phoenix, Palmers Island, the Port of New Bedford and the sparkling waters of Buzzards Bay. At night, the walkway is lined with more than 160 light fixtures, so this is a nice spot for a stroll in the evening.
New Bedford Covewalk
A walking and bike path sits on top of the longest hurricane barrier in the world. Look for landmarks like East Beach, Fort Taber, Butler Flats Lighthouse, Fort Phoenix, Palmers Island, the Port of New Bedford and the sparkling waters of Buzzards Bay. At night, the walkway is lined with more than 160 light fixtures, so this is a nice spot for a stroll in the evening.

Food scene

Fresh seafood and raw bar directly from boat to plate. Outdoor dining on the deck. Active fishing boats right there on the pier give New Bedford a lot of its character.
32 locals recommend
The Edge Seafood & Lounge
1480 Rodney French Blvd
32 locals recommend
Fresh seafood and raw bar directly from boat to plate. Outdoor dining on the deck. Active fishing boats right there on the pier give New Bedford a lot of its character.
Serving up fresh New Bedford seafood and craft cocktails with a focus on sustainability.
Union Flats Seafood Co.
39 Union Street
Serving up fresh New Bedford seafood and craft cocktails with a focus on sustainability.
3.5 acre entertainment complex, with a stage for live music in the summer months, five outdoors bars and a restaurant on the New Bedford Shoreline.
21 locals recommend
Cisco Brewers Kitchen & Bar
1482 East Rodney French Boulevard
21 locals recommend
3.5 acre entertainment complex, with a stage for live music in the summer months, five outdoors bars and a restaurant on the New Bedford Shoreline.
House-made pasta, charcuterie, seafood and steak.
8 locals recommend
Carmines Italian Ristorante
72 North Water Street
8 locals recommend
House-made pasta, charcuterie, seafood and steak.
Play is an old school 80’s style Arcade with 40 vintage arcade games. Bar with craft made drinks and food. Roof top deck!
PLAY Arcade
34 Union Street
Play is an old school 80’s style Arcade with 40 vintage arcade games. Bar with craft made drinks and food. Roof top deck!
Along the cobblestone streets of historic downtown New Bedford. Portuguese cuisine, pastries, homemade desserts, full breakfast, organic coffee and much more.
12 locals recommend
Tia Maria's European Café
42 N Water St
12 locals recommend
Along the cobblestone streets of historic downtown New Bedford. Portuguese cuisine, pastries, homemade desserts, full breakfast, organic coffee and much more.
From-scratch burgers, fries and more, locally grown ingredients, house-made cheese, pickles and sauces, the original NB poutine.
10 locals recommend
dNB Craft Kitchen
768 Purchase St
10 locals recommend
From-scratch burgers, fries and more, locally grown ingredients, house-made cheese, pickles and sauces, the original NB poutine.