New Bedford, Bristol County, MA
Places to go in New Bedford
51 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
Outdoors
Ames Nowell State Park
Park with boating & fishing lake plus trails for hiking, horseback riding & cross-country skiing.
Linwood St, Abington, MA 02351, USA
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
Food & Drink
BesTeas Bubble Tea Room
498 Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA
Food & Drink
Bittersweet Farm Restaurant and Tavern
Rustic space featuring indoor & outdoor dining with upscale American fare, plus a cozy tavern.
438 Main Rd, Westport, MA 02790, USA
Outdoors
Buttonwood Park
Rockdale Ave, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA
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
Food & Drink
Cafe Arpeggio NB
800 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA
Food & Drink
Cisco Kitchen & Bar
1482 E Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02744, USA
Outdoors
Clasky Common Park
1359 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA
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
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
Outdoors
East Beach
East Beach, 1014 E Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02744, USA
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
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
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
Wellness
Four Elements Salon & Spa
632 State Rd, Westport, MA 02790, USA
Outdoors
Freetown-Fall River State Forest
Vast public land with a wading pool, picnic area, 50+ miles of dirt trails & a trout-stocked brook.
110 Slab Bridge Rd, Assonet, MA 02702, USA
Food & Drink
Friendly Donuts
2301 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02746, USA
Family
FunZ Trampoline Park
1024 Kings Hwy, New Bedford, MA 02745, USA
Food & Drink
Green Bean
Bright, colorful cafe offering coffee drinks, pastries & wraps, including vegan options.
740 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA
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
Food & Drink
Little Phoenix
4128 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, MA 02745, USA
Arts & Culture
Madeira Field
50 Madeira Ave, New Bedford, MA 02746, USA
Family
Mass Escape
13 N 6th St, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA