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Our Take on New Bedford, Massachusetts


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New Bedford, Massachusetts Lodging

  1. Captain Haskell's Octagon House347 Union Street
    New Bedford, MA 02740

    "staying in an inn with pet friendly as part of its name was quickly put to rest when we entered the beautiful foyer of this amaz" more on TripAdvisor

  2. Royal Castle Hotel11 The Quay
    Dartmouth

    Overview A coaching inn on the town quay since 1639, this is the leading choice. The Royal Castle has hosted Sir Francis Drake, Queen Victoria, Charles II, and Edward VII. Horse-drawn carriages (as late as ... more on Frommer's

  3. Hampton Inn New Bedford/Fairhaven1 Hampton Way
    Fairhaven, MA 02719

    "inn - the staff was friendly and helpful, the rooms were clean, and there was breakfast in the lobby every morning" more on TripAdvisor

      New Bedford, Massachusetts Things To Do

      1. New Bedford National Historic Landmark DistrictNew Bedford
        MA

        Overview The historic district features several fine examples of Greek Revival architecture, restored buildings, restaurants, shops, and businesses. Within the historic district are the Whaling Museum, Seam... more on Rixsan.com

      2. Butler Flats LighthouseNew Bedford
        MA

        Overview This 53-foot tall caisson lighthouse was built to replace the square lighthouse erected on Clark's Point in 1804. It is located in the New Bedford Channel at the entrance to New Bedford Harbor. Unl... more on Cyberlights.com

      3. New Bedford Whaling Museum18 Johnny Cake Hill
        New Bedford, MA 02740-6317

        The whaling museum is a must for anyone who enjoys early American history or has an interest in a unique industry that helped build this country ... more on Yahoo! Travel

      1. Buttonwood Park Zoological Society
      2. Building 19
      3. Museum of Madeiran Heritage
      4. Ocean's 18
      1. Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum
      2. New Bedford Munic. Golf Course
      3. Zeiterion Theater

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