New Bedford · Bristol County, MA
Road trips from New Bedford
Scout analyzed 51 New Bedford places and surfaced the ones that actually fit road trips.
Places analyzed
51
Matches
12
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.5 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.
Family
FunZ Trampoline Park
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
Outdoors
Massasoit State Park
Densely-wooded park for camping, fishing, boating & swimming (for campers), plus rustic trails.
Nightlife
Rose Alley Ale House
Polished tavern & bistro featuring high-end bar bites, flat screens in the bar & live music nights.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
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