Downtown New Bedford and Beyond
Food scene
Best Mexican food we have found on the East Coast. No Probs is the place that started it all in downtown NB. An anchor and a an institution. Cash only!
20 locals recommend
No Problemo
813 Purchase StBest Mexican food we have found on the East Coast. No Probs is the place that started it all in downtown NB. An anchor and a an institution. Cash only!
Fabulous soups and sandwiches, plenty of vegan and vegetarian options. Owned by the nicest young people who really keep New Bedford's downtown vibrant.
6 locals recommend
Destination Soups Inc
149 Union StFabulous soups and sandwiches, plenty of vegan and vegetarian options. Owned by the nicest young people who really keep New Bedford's downtown vibrant.
Turk's Seafood Market & Sushi
83 Marion RdBusiest sushi place around! It's gooood!
143 Market
143 Fairhaven RdButcher on-site at this family-owned market in nearby Mattapoisett.
Gorgeous setting. Summer concert series. Bucolic New England right here!
63 locals recommend
Westport Rivers Vineyard
417 Hixbridge RdGorgeous setting. Summer concert series. Bucolic New England right here!
Artisan burger shop with options for vegetarians or non-red-meat eaters. Beef is ground in-house, spicy ketchup made from scratch. Try the herb fries!!! Best burger place around.
11 locals recommend
dNB Craft Kitchen
768 Purchase StArtisan burger shop with options for vegetarians or non-red-meat eaters. Beef is ground in-house, spicy ketchup made from scratch. Try the herb fries!!! Best burger place around.
Soooo good. I get about 5 açaí bowls a week. People’s Pressed has cold-pressed juices. You can order online or go there and ait outside on the sidewalk tables. Absolutely the healthiest and yummiest juices around.
People's Pressed New Bedford
141 Union StreetSoooo good. I get about 5 açaí bowls a week. People’s Pressed has cold-pressed juices. You can order online or go there and ait outside on the sidewalk tables. Absolutely the healthiest and yummiest juices around.
City/town information
A sweet little town nearby with its own lighthouse and tons of beaches. The bike path connects New Bedford with Mattapoisett, with a short jaunt into Fairhaven Center.
Mattapoisett
A sweet little town nearby with its own lighthouse and tons of beaches. The bike path connects New Bedford with Mattapoisett, with a short jaunt into Fairhaven Center.
Best take-out food and smoothies: Farm & Coast Market in Padanaram
Wonderful walks along the beach and through the fabulous neighborhood of Padanaram...cute shops, too!
Dartmouth
Best take-out food and smoothies: Farm & Coast Market in Padanaram
Wonderful walks along the beach and through the fabulous neighborhood of Padanaram...cute shops, too!
University
Proximity to UMASS Dartmouth: about 12 minutes by car.
7 locals recommend
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
285 Old Westport RdProximity to UMASS Dartmouth: about 12 minutes by car.
Bristol Community College
800 Purchase StWalk to BCC's downtown campus!
Sightseeing
We are about a 20 minute drive from this "School by the Sea" -- a prep school that hosts students from all around the U.S. and world.
8 locals recommend
Tabor Academy
232 Front StWe are about a 20 minute drive from this "School by the Sea" -- a prep school that hosts students from all around the U.S. and world.
Drive here for big waves (at least for the east coast) in the summer, or a peaceful off-season walk.
43 locals recommend
Horseneck Beach
Drive here for big waves (at least for the east coast) in the summer, or a peaceful off-season walk.
If you are interested in History, specifically the history of Whaling and how New Bedford was once known as "The city that lit the world" -- then this place is for you.
108 locals recommend
New Bedford Whaling Museum
18 Johnny Cake HillIf you are interested in History, specifically the history of Whaling and how New Bedford was once known as "The city that lit the world" -- then this place is for you.
Martha's Vineyard is 1 hour
Nantucket is 1 1/2
Walk to the terminal from our house.
Passenger ferry, great for day trips or short stays, or if you want to meander on foot around the islands. We do this many times a year and it is sooo easy! You will notice the parking lot is filled with out of state plates who have figured out the easiest way to get to the islands, too.
27 locals recommend
Seastreak Ferry Terminal at New Bedford station
49 State PierMartha's Vineyard is 1 hour
Nantucket is 1 1/2
Walk to the terminal from our house.
Passenger ferry, great for day trips or short stays, or if you want to meander on foot around the islands. We do this many times a year and it is sooo easy! You will notice the parking lot is filled with out of state plates who have figured out the easiest way to get to the islands, too.
Great for a day trip! The fast ferry is more expensive than going to the Cape but it's much more convenient. Plenty to do here in OB: shop, swim, eat, play, people-watch.
58 locals recommend
Oak Bluffs
Great for a day trip! The fast ferry is more expensive than going to the Cape but it's much more convenient. Plenty to do here in OB: shop, swim, eat, play, people-watch.
This is a wonderful bike trail that begins in either Bristol, RI or Barrington. A wonderful way to spend a sunny day.
Bristol BIKE PATH Start
40 Asylum RdThis is a wonderful bike trail that begins in either Bristol, RI or Barrington. A wonderful way to spend a sunny day.
We are only about 35 minutes from all that Providence has to offer.
98 locals recommend
Providence Performing Arts Center
220 Weybosset StWe are only about 35 minutes from all that Providence has to offer.
Neighborhoods
Cobblestone streets. Art galleries. Sushi. Mexican. Good coffee. Fresh-pressed Juice. Young energy and a lovely, historic feel.
New Bedford Historic District
Cobblestone streets. Art galleries. Sushi. Mexican. Good coffee. Fresh-pressed Juice. Young energy and a lovely, historic feel.