Most reviewed Tourist attractions in New Bedford, United States to visit (Updated April, 2024)

Most reviewed Tourist attractions in New Bedford

Explore the city's most talked-about destinations, sorted by the number of reviews. The higher the position on the list, the greater the number of reviews for each place. Discover the pulse of New Bedford through these extensively reviewed and popular spots. This list contains 108 places from Tourist attraction category.

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Horseneck Beach State Reservation Campground

Campground

Beach with wind-surfing conditions, estuary for bird-watching & trails on a sprawling landscape.

4.50 (3K reviews) (~17.31 km from centre)

Buttonwood Park Zoo

Zoo

Storied, 97-acre park showcasing playgrounds, wildlife, ball fields, a small zoo & other features.

4.50 (2.9K reviews) (~1.64 km from centre)

Battleship Cove

Historical landmark

World's largest collection of US naval ships includes a WWII battleship housing a maritime museum.

4.70 (2.8K reviews) (~20.36 km from centre)

Lizzie Borden House (A Bed and Breakfast & Museum)

Bed & breakfast

Unique B&B in the home of the 1892 Borden ax murders, with traditional rooms, free tours & Wi-Fi.

4.70 (2.4K reviews) (~19.72 km from centre)

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

Visitor center

District with many historic attractions dedicated to the town's 19th-century whaling history.

4.70 (2K reviews) (~0.85 km from centre)

Newport Car Museum

Museum

👍👍 Fantastic experience! All of the vehicles on display were immaculate and this review will do it no justice. Friendly and helpful staff, nobody rushing us along or looking for us to buy an add-on. Great gift shop! Seriously, this is a place that I will be coming back to again, with more friends and...

4.90 (1.6K reviews) (~29.72 km from centre)

Fort Phoenix State Reservation

State park

Scenic bay views, hiking & a half-mile swimming beach draw locals & visitors to this historic park.

4.60 (1.4K reviews) (~3.27 km from centre)

Kennedy Park

Park

👍 Nice large park overlooking the water. Multiple large areas to play and paths to walk. My daughter loved the playground. My only complaint is there was dog poo in the playground area, a lot of people seem to not pick up after there dogs but other than that it is a really nice scenic park to visit wi...

4.30 (1.4K reviews) (~20.83 km from centre)

New Bedford Whaling Museum

Museum

Half-scale model of a whaling ship & exhibits on the history of the global whaling industry.

4.80 (1.4K reviews) (~0.93 km from centre)

Massasoit State Park

State park

Densely-wooded park for camping, fishing, boating & swimming (for campers), plus rustic trails.

4.60 (1.3K reviews) (~27.88 km from centre)

Nobska Lighthouse

Scenic spot

1800s lighthouse & scenic point with views stretching from Woods Hole Harbor to Martha's Vineyard.

4.70 (1.3K reviews) (~26.8 km from centre)

Freetown-Fall River State Forest

State park

Vast public land with a wading pool, picnic area, 50+ miles of dirt trails & a trout-stocked brook.

4.50 (1.2K reviews) (~18.27 km from centre)

Buttonwood Park

Park

👍👍 Lovely zoo with a great variety of animals, fantastic playground and plenty of open space.

4.60 (1.1K reviews) (~1.42 km from centre)

Rail Explorers: Rhode Island Division

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Good family fun! The whole experience was a blast! They have 2- and 4-person carts. They’re not too difficult to pedal the 6 miles when you’ve got the rest of your party pedaling with you - everyone with our group said it was surprisingly easy. The views are great since the track follows along the s...

4.70 (1.1K reviews) (~29.52 km from centre)

USS Massachusetts (BB-59)

War museum

Preserved WWII navy battleship launched in 1942 on display at a maritime museum.

4.80 (821 reviews) (~20.57 km from centre)

Woods Hole Science Aquarium

Aquarium

Small aquarium (known as the nation's first) with exhibits & touch tanks featuring local sea life.

4.50 (754 reviews) (~24.86 km from centre)

Bicentennial Park

Park

👍👍 Great park and walking path. I love what the city has done over here. Beautiful and relaxing.

4.60 (645 reviews) (~20.6 km from centre)

Cape Cod Canal Railroad Bridge

Bridge

👍👍 Great stop, great park! Went with my 19 year old son. I played Ingress and he went salt water fishing. If you're within a few hours drive, worth the time to take s looks see!

4.80 (626 reviews) (~29.08 km from centre)

South Shore Beach

Public beach

Small, rocky beach with ocean views, lifeguard stands & portable bathrooms in season.

4.60 (610 reviews) (~23.07 km from centre)

Fall River Heritage State Park

State park

Tree-shaded park by the river with a large grassy area, a boardwalk & views of historic battleships.

4.60 (498 reviews) (~20.27 km from centre)

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Most reviewed Tourist attractions in New Bedford, United States