Things To Do
Nonquitt
Beach, swimming, pickleball, tennis, golf, running trails & fun
Padanaram
Adorable coastal fishing village minutes from Nonquitt. Stroll around & enjoy the beautiful harbor views and a few cute restaurants, galleries, and shops: Farm & Coast - breakfast, lunch, market, beer, wine & provisions Scuttlebutt - coffee & breakfast sandwiches, scones, etc. Dockside - ice cream! Little Moss - dinner & cocktails, small and great for a date Sail Loft Restaurant & Bar - lunch & dinner Salt on Elm - manicures, pedicures, body treatments, make-up, and facials Black Bass Grille - dinner, occasionally they have live music Home goods & clothing shops throughout *Please note that the bridge between Padanaram and Nonquitt will close at the top of the hour for a few minutes to let boats through the harbor!* Recommendations in the link below!
Westport
Neighboring historic coastal town with gorgeous views for back road biking and exploring: Buzzard's Bay Brewing - outdoor brewery with snacks & games The Bayside - lunch or dinner & drinks, fantastic lobster roll Westport Sea Farms - order-at-the-window spot, oyster bar & (another) fantastic lobster roll The Back Eddy - dinner on the water Handy Hill Creamery - order-at-the-window spot, food & ice cream Davoll's General Store - charming general store with lunch, coffee, beers & bookstore Westport Rivers Vineyard - local winery with occasional live music Partners Store - coffee, lunch & home goods
New Bedford
New Bedford was once the whaling capital of the world and still the most profitable seaport! New Bedford Whaling Museum - learn about the area's history in the whaling industry People's Pressed - juice & smoothie bar Cisco Brewers New Bedford - brewery with seafood & live music The Whale's Tail - order at the window with picnic tables The Baker - pastry, bread, sandwiches, & coffee The Black Whale - dinner Cultivator Shoals - bar Shops throughout town
Day Trip to Newport
For a quick day trip - about a 45 min drive. Stroll through Thames Street or walk by the waterfront Newport Mansions
Day trip to Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket
Take the ferry from New Bedford to Martha's Vineyard (1 hr) or to Nantucket (1 hr 45 minutes) for a day trip!