New Bedford · Bristol County, MA
Family things to do in New Bedford
Scout analyzed 51 New Bedford places and surfaced the ones that actually fit family.
Places analyzed
51
Matches
17
Typical spend
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Typical visit
1.7 hr
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Outdoors
Fort Taber Park
Waterfront 47-acre park featuring a 19th-century fort, museum, playground & expansive green space.
Outdoors
East Beach
Outdoors
Clasky Common Park
Outdoors
Myles Standish State Forest
Giant property with ponds, hiking & biking trails, plus hunting & 35 miles of equestrian trails.
Arts & Culture
Zeiterion
Performing arts center in a grand, historic building with musical & dramatic programming.
Family
FunZ Trampoline Park
Arts & Culture
Fort Rodman
Waterfront fort built during the Civil War era & a nearby military museum with historical artifacts.
Outdoors
Ames Nowell State Park
Park with boating & fishing lake plus trails for hiking, horseback riding & cross-country skiing.
Outdoors
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Visitor Center
District with many historic attractions dedicated to the town's 19th-century whaling history.
Outdoors
Buttonwood Park
Outdoors
Freetown-Fall River State Forest
Vast public land with a wading pool, picnic area, 50+ miles of dirt trails & a trout-stocked brook.
Family
Noah's Place Playground
Family
Buttonwood Park Zoo
Storied, 97-acre park showcasing playgrounds, wildlife, ball fields, a small zoo & other features.
Outdoors
Massasoit State Park
Densely-wooded park for camping, fishing, boating & swimming (for campers), plus rustic trails.
Arts & Culture
New Bedford Whaling Museum
Half-scale model of a whaling ship & exhibits on the history of the global whaling industry.
Nightlife
Rose Alley Ale House
Polished tavern & bistro featuring high-end bar bites, flat screens in the bar & live music nights.
Arts & Culture
The Children's Museum of Greater Fall River
Kids' museum with interactive exhibits in the areas of math, science, technology &the arts.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
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