Guidebook for New Bedford
Essentials
Shaw's
15 State RdVery close to the house.
Stop & Shop
25 Faunce Corner RdVery close to the house.
Short driving distance by car. Save on lower prices than the other supermarkets.
40 locals recommend
Market Basket
1 Factory Outlet RdShort driving distance by car. Save on lower prices than the other supermarkets.
Shopping
Walgreens
1103 Kempton StPharmacy + Convenient Mart. Close by.
Food Scene
Dunkin
1014 Kempton StWalk in, takeout, or drive through. Nearby.
Freestone's City Grill
41 William StWell-known inside seating restaurant.
Great place to sit, or pick up a light drink, ice cream, etc. and keep walking through the National Park.
Cafe Arpeggio NB
800 Purchase StGreat place to sit, or pick up a light drink, ice cream, etc. and keep walking through the National Park.
Brick Pizzeria Napoletana
213 Huttleston AveGood pizza in down town.
Margarets Restaurant
16 Main StGreat little restaurant in the heart of Fairhaven Village.
Fantastic breakfasts, lunches, dinners at good prices. You want some Portuguese food??
6 locals recommend
Cobblestone Restaurant
7 S 6th StFantastic breakfasts, lunches, dinners at good prices. You want some Portuguese food??
Sightseeing
New Bedford Whaling Museum
18 Johnny Cake HillIt's what people come to New Bedford for!
Seamen's Bethel
15 Johnny Cake HillIt's what people come to New Bedford for!
If you're coming for the New Bedford history, make this your 1st stop!
9 locals recommend
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
33 William StIf you're coming for the New Bedford history, make this your 1st stop!
New Bedford history. Lovely walk, biking, picnicing, kite-flying along Buzzards Bay.
8 locals recommend
Fort Rodman
1000 Rodney French BlvdNew Bedford history. Lovely walk, biking, picnicing, kite-flying along Buzzards Bay.
Arts & Culture
Concerts, shows, & more. Google "Zeiterion Theater" for more information.
24 locals recommend
Zeiterion Theatre
128 Purchase StConcerts, shows, & more. Google "Zeiterion Theater" for more information.
Great venue for ongoing weekend concerts. BYOB & BYOF. Mid-week contra dance, open mic, drumming. Google "Sandywoods..." for more information. Tickets are cheep!
6 locals recommend
Sandywoods Center for the Arts
43 Muse WayGreat venue for ongoing weekend concerts. BYOB & BYOF. Mid-week contra dance, open mic, drumming. Google "Sandywoods..." for more information. Tickets are cheep!
Great venue for weekend concerts & art gallery. BYOB & BYOF. Cafe tables and rows of chairs. Cafe tables are often reserved. Google "Narrows...." for more information.
13 locals recommend
Narrows Center for the Arts
16 Anawan StGreat venue for weekend concerts & art gallery. BYOB & BYOF. Cafe tables and rows of chairs. Cafe tables are often reserved. Google "Narrows...." for more information.
Drinks & Nightlife
Also an indoor / outdoor restaurant right on the fishing pier.
32 locals recommend
The Edge Seafood & Lounge
1480 Rodney French BlvdAlso an indoor / outdoor restaurant right on the fishing pier.
Rose Alley Ale House
94 Front StAlso restaurant with live music. Good food!
Cork Wine & Tapas Bar
90 Front StA happening restaurant facing the waterfront.
The Pour Farm Tavern & Grille
780 Purchase StAlso a restaurant. Small, but good burgers.
Also a restaurant. Usually the music is loud. Younger crowd. Mexican food.
20 locals recommend
No Problemo
813 Purchase StAlso a restaurant. Usually the music is loud. Younger crowd. Mexican food.
Everything Else
Fort Phoenix State Reservation
100 Green StExcellent area for walking, biking, picnicing.
New Bedford Ferry to Martha's Vineyard
27 locals recommend
Seastreak Ferry Terminal at New Bedford station
49 State PierNew Bedford Ferry to Martha's Vineyard
Cuttyhunk Ferry Co
66 State PierNew Bedford Ferry to Cuttyhunk Island
Lovely park to walk or ride bikes through. Button Zoo and playground is mostly for younger children. Tennis courts and ball fields are free. Picnicing.
38 locals recommend
Buttonwood Park Zoo
425 Hawthorn StLovely park to walk or ride bikes through. Button Zoo and playground is mostly for younger children. Tennis courts and ball fields are free. Picnicing.