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Over the next few weeks we'll be building a directory of Greater New Bedford's area attractions. We hope to include museums, galleries, festivals, parks, and points of interest. If you know of something we've missed, be sure to drop us a line. If you work at one of the area's fine attractions please contact us so that we can include your location!
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Theaters (6)
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Parks/Zoos (4)
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Festivals/Parades (11)
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Landmarks (11)
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On February 10, 1863, after President Lincoln’s order to enlist regiments of black soldiers to fight in the Civil War, a recruiting office was opened near this spot.
Address:
William St. & Acushnet Ave.
New Bedford, MA 02740
USA
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AHA! (Art, History & Architecture) is New Bedford's free Downtown Cultural Night and collaborative cultural organization with 42 downtown venue partners.
Address:
Downtown
New Bedford, MA 02740
USA
Hours: Every second thursday of the month in downtown New Bedford
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ArtWorks! is a truly unique venue. We not only strive to meet the needs of the immediate community through educational partnerships and community-accessibility, but we also host a number of ever-changing artists, distinguished speakers, and highly-motivated educators.
Address:
384 Acushnet Ave
New Bedford, MA 02740
USA
Phone: (508) 984-1588
Hours: Monday through Friday 9:30 am to 5 pm
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Completed in 1898 the Butler Flats Lighthouse helps guide sailors home to the shores of the Greater New Bedford area.
Address:
East Rodney French Blvd
New Bedford, MA
USA
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Buttonwood park measures 97 acres containing may paths, ball fields, and playgrounds and more for the entire family to enjoy!
Address:
425 Hawthorn Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
USA
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Take a journey through deep forests, cold mountain streams, windswept salt marshes, and ocean beaches. Along the way, cross a covered bridge to enter the world of a traditional New England farm. Experience elephants, seals, cows, buffalo, wolves and more all at the Buttonwood Park Zoo.
Address:
425 Hawthorn St.
New Bedford, MA 02740
USA
Phone: 508-991-6178
Hours: Open every day (except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day) from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (gates close at 4:30pm).
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CulturePark will create an avenue for new and developing works, area theatre, dance and performing artists and playwrights, while preserving traditional forms in a contemporary context.
Address:
69 Walden Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
USA
Phone: (508) 990-7779
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First Night offers an exciting and in-expensive family celebration that is fun and affordable for all.
Address:
P.O. Box 1701
New Bedford, MA 02741
USA
Phone: (508) 999-0691
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One of the smaller parks in Massachusetts, Fort Phoenix State Reservation combines historic features, scenic views and a variety of recreational facilities.
Address:
Green Street
Fairhaven, MA 02719
USA
Phone: (508) 992-4524
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Looking for a place to bring the kids for a day? Fort Taber has a playground, beach, and spectacular views of the New Bedford harbor.
Address:
1000c Rodney French Blvd.
New Bedford, MA 02744
USA
Phone: (508) 994-3938
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Gallery X is a contemporary, cooperative art gallery of Visual, Performing and Literary artist members and volunteers.
Address:
169 William St
New Bedford, MA 02740
USA
Phone: 508) 992-2675
Hours: Wed. - Fri. 11am-5pm ~ Sat. & Sun. 11am-3pm
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This popular family friendly event offers attendees FREE seminars and workshops focused on today’s hottest home and garden topics.
Address:
1121 Ashley Boulevard
New Bedford, MA 02745
USA
Hours: Saturday, March 7, 2009 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ~ Sunday, March 8, 2009 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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The Greater New Bedford Summerfest is a tradition in festivals in the Northeast and it takes place right here in New Bedford, Massachusetts. It will take place July 3, 4 & 5 throughout the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park.
Address:
33 William St.
New Bedford, MA 02740
USA
Phone: (508) 979-1568
Hours: Fri: 6:30 - 11 ~ Sat & Sun: 11:00 AM and 9:00 PM
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Memorial to those who died at the hands of the Nazis during the Holocaust. The number 141282 is written on the arm in honor of Cantor Abraham Landau, a New Bedford resident and Holocaust survivor.
Address:
Rockdale Ave. and Maple St.
New Bedford, MA 02740
USA
Phone: (508) 997-7471
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The Lloyd Center's mission is to facilitate long-term conservation of our natural resources through education and research - and to inspire and empower citizens to make wise environmental choices.
Address:
430 Potomska Rd
Dartmouth, MA 02748
USA
Phone: (508) 990 0505
Hours: See description
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The Museum of Madeiran Heritage was opened at the start of the Feast of 1999. It is the only museum dedicated to the history and heritage of the islands of Madeira that lie 600 miles southwest of Portugal.
Address:
50 Madeira Avenue
New Bedford, MA 02746
USA
Phone: 508 994-2573
Hours: Sunday 1PM - 4PM
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Nathan and Polly Johnson, prominent African American abolitionists in New Bedford, sheltered escaped slaves in this Underground Railroad ‘station.’ It was here, in September 1838, the Frederick (bailey) Douglass found freedom, a new name, and with his wife Anna, his first home.
Address:
21 Seventh Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
USA
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The New Bedford Art Museum strives to offer dynamic and interactive educational opportunities. Museum education programs reach out to the community through its distinctive ArtMobile summer program as well as creative arts education and lectures for adults and children.
Address:
608 Pleasant St
New Bedford, MA 02740
USA
Phone: (508) 961-3072
Hours: Wednesday - Sunday, Noon to 5 p.m. ~ AHA! Nights, second Thursdays, free from 5 to 9 p.m. ~ Closed major holidays
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The New Bedford Festival Theatre was founded in 1990 by Armand Marchand and since then we have presented 19 summers of fully mounted musical productions that have entertained over 260,000 theatregoers.
Address:
5 Dover Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
USA
Phone: (508) 994-2900
Hours: See website for upcoming shows
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The New Bedford Fire Museum is a unique place dedicated to the presentation of the development of urban fire fighting technology, equipment and organizations.
Address:
51 Bedford St
New Bedford, MA 02740
USA
Phone: (508) 992-2162