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 HillAnchored 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 StThe 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 BlvdFresh 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 StreetServing 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 Boulevard3.5 acre entertainment complex, with a
stage for live music in the summer months,
five outdoors bars and a restaurant on the
New Bedford Shoreline.
Carmines Italian Ristorante
72 North Water StreetHouse-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 StreetPlay 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 StAlong 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 StFrom-scratch burgers, fries and more,
locally grown ingredients, house-made
cheese, pickles and sauces, the original
NB poutine.