Things To Do
Nonquitt
Where all the events are happening! Beach, swimming, pickleball, tennis, golf, running trails & fun! If you'd like to sign up for pickleball, tennis or golf, please do so at the "Casino" (85 King Philip Street). Just sign up under the "Huidekoper Wedding Party." For event locations & points of interest, please click this link:
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, dinner & market with beer, wine & provisions Scuttlebutt - coffee & breakfast sandwiches, scones, etc. Dockside - ice cream and soft serve! they also offer a variety of small bites Little Moss - dinner & cocktails, brunch, small and intimate - great for a date! (make a reservation) Sail Loft Restaurant & Bar - lunch & dinner Black Bass Grille - dinner, occasionally they have live music Salt on Elm - manicures, pedicures, body treatments, make-up, and facials Village Sweet Shoppe - candy & sweets 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 food trucks & games Bayside - lunch or dinner & drinks, fantastic lobster roll Westport Sea Farms - order at the window oyster bar & (another) fantastic lobster roll The Back Eddy - dinner on the water Davoll's General Store - charming general/bookstore with cafe & beers Westport Rivers Vineyard - local winery with occasional live music Partners Store - deli & 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 - biergarten with food trucks, a restaurant & live music The Whale's Tail - order at the window with picnic tables Be Jeweled - Jewelry store on adorable cobblestone street 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, have lunch at the Castle Hill Inn, 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!