Things To Do
Farm & Coast Market
Great coffee, breakfast/lunch cafe and market in South Dartmouth.
Horseneck Beach
Highly recommend if coming into town early with time to kill. Quintessential South Shore/Cape Cod scenery. Be sure to grab food at The Bayside Restaurant after!
The Bayside Restaurant
A great spot for after the beach or before welcome drinks!
Black Bass Grille
Sail Loft
Merrill's on the Waterfront
Right across the street from Fairfield hotel.
New Bedford Whaling Museum
In the mid-1800s New Bedford was the largest whaling port and richest city in the world per capita. It came to be known as the “city that lit the world” because, before electricity and kerosene, the cleanest, brightest, most reliable fuel for lamps was whale oil -- sad! Richest city in the world?? you might be asking yourself. Yeah, man. At the time, New Bedford boasted the largest whaling fleet on earth, procuring whale oil that lit homes, street lamps, lighthouses, and factories across the US and Europe. This little city controlled the majority of the global whale oil supply! No longer, which is probably why this museum costs money to visit.
New Bedford Port Society: Seamen’s Bethel and Mariner’s Home
Two of the oldest buildings in New Bedford -- built in 1787 -- right across from the Whaling Museum. Herman Melville attended a service here in 1840 before setting sail on the whaler 'Acushnet'—an experience that inspired his writing of Moby-Dick (one of Jack's favorite books)
Moby Dick Brewing Co.
"Hark!" lol "There she blows!" Here's a Moby Dick-themed brewery for those of you who are getting thirsty with all this talk of whale oil and the sea.
Fort Rodman
If the history of killing whales for oil doesn't make you sad enough, check out this historic American Civil War-era military fort! Because nothing says America like capitalism and not trusting your neighbors!
New Bedford Covewalk
The Covewalk sits atop the hurricane barrier built to protect New Bedford residents from storm surges during extreme weather. This well-lit waterside walking path overlooks Clark’s Cove and provides panoramic views of Buzzards Bay and surrounding areas. Maybe you'll spot a whale.
Round Hill Town Beach
Public beach! 'Nuff said!
Delano Homestead Bed & Breakfast
Built in 1832 by one of New England's most prominent families, this old house a stunning example of transitional / late Federal / Greek Revival architecture -- whatever that means. Once the residence of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's mother, grandfather, and great-grandfather. It was FDR's summer and holiday residence into his adult years and was visited by him and Eleanor, even as president and first lady. Some of you might be staying here :)
