New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

Places to go in New Bedford

41 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Antonio's Restaurant

Food & Drink

Antonio's Restaurant

Low-key, family-owned Portuguese eatery dishing up large portions of old-world seafood dishes.

267 Coggeshall St, New Bedford, MA 02746, USA

BesTeas Bubble Tea Room

Food & Drink

BesTeas Bubble Tea Room

498 Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA

Buttonwood Park

Outdoors

Buttonwood Park

Rockdale Ave, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA

Buttonwood Park Zoo

Family

Buttonwood Park Zoo

Storied, 97-acre park showcasing playgrounds, wildlife, ball fields, a small zoo & other features.

425 Hawthorn St, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA

Cafe Arpeggio NB

Food & Drink

Cafe Arpeggio NB

800 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA

Cisco Kitchen & Bar

Food & Drink

Cisco Kitchen & Bar

1482 E Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02744, USA

Clasky Common Park

Outdoors

Clasky Common Park

1359 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA

Cork Wine and Tapas

Food & Drink

Cork Wine and Tapas

Rustic-chic lounge in a converted warehouse pairs globally inspired small plates with varied wines.

90 Front St, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA

Cove Surf and Turf

Food & Drink

Cove Surf and Turf

Classic seafood plates share the menu with burgers & chops at this casual spot with a cozy interior.

1500 Cove Rd, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA

East Beach

Outdoors

East Beach

East Beach, 1014 E Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02744, USA

Fathoms Waterfront Bar & Grille

Food & Drink

Fathoms Waterfront Bar & Grille

Seafood, cocktails & live music nights in a waterfront hangout with a boat dock for customers.

255 Popes Island, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA

Fort Rodman

Arts & Culture

Fort Rodman

Waterfront fort built during the Civil War era & a nearby military museum with historical artifacts.

1000 Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02744, USA

Fort Taber Park

Outdoors

Fort Taber Park

Waterfront 47-acre park featuring a 19th-century fort, museum, playground & expansive green space.

1000C S Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02744, USA

Friendly Donuts

Food & Drink

Friendly Donuts

2301 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02746, USA

FunZ Trampoline Park

Family

FunZ Trampoline Park

1024 Kings Hwy, New Bedford, MA 02745, USA

Green Bean

Food & Drink

Green Bean

Bright, colorful cafe offering coffee drinks, pastries & wraps, including vegan options.

740 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA

Knuckle Heads

Nightlife

Knuckle Heads

Comfy, family-friendly sports bar/eatery offering seafood fare & classic pub grub, plus live music.

85 MacArthur Dr, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA

Little Phoenix

Food & Drink

Little Phoenix

4128 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, MA 02745, USA

Madeira Field

Arts & Culture

Madeira Field

50 Madeira Ave, New Bedford, MA 02746, USA

Mass Escape

Family

Mass Escape

13 N 6th St, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA

Merrill's on the Waterfront

Food & Drink

Merrill's on the Waterfront

36 Homer's Wharf, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA

Moby Dick Brewing Co.

Nightlife

Moby Dick Brewing Co.

Creative pub eats & house-brewed beers served in a rustic, relaxed setting with outdoor seats.

16 S Water St, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA

New Bedford Antiques At The Cove

Shopping

New Bedford Antiques At The Cove

127 W Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02744, USA

New Bedford Whaling Museum

Arts & Culture

New Bedford Whaling Museum

Half-scale model of a whaling ship & exhibits on the history of the global whaling industry.

18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA