Title: New Bedford Travel Guide: Best of New Bedford, Massachusetts Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in New Bedford](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Bedford-Hotels.d1180.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in New Bedford](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Bedford-Holiday-Rentals.d1180.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to New Bedford](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-New-Bedford.d1180.Travel-Guide-Flights)[New Bedford Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-New-Bedford.d1180.Car-Hire-Guide)[New Bedford Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Bedford.d1180.Holidays-City-Breaks) # New Bedford Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![The New Bedford Historic District is a National Historic Landmark District in New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States, west of the community's waterfront. During the 19th century, when the city was](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1180/ffc5d681-a17f-4ccc-952d-e122ff6c6e5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The New Bedford Historic District is a National Historic Landmark District in New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States, west of the community's waterfront. During the 19th century, when the city was](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1180/ffc5d681-a17f-4ccc-952d-e122ff6c6e5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Heading out from the ferry terminal, many fishing vessels docked in the area. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1180/cbd36f0f-12c8-449b-a69f-7be47eb3ca48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rich in history, a fantastic place to spend the day. I think they close fairly early but the second Thursday of every month is called Aha! Thursday and a lot of New Bedford is opened late, with discounts offered or even free. On Aha! Thursday, the Whaling Museum is opened till 8pm and is free. No excuse to miss it then!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1180/e20dad87-3b83-4301-8e4d-6c3b9e655c1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![New Bedford Harbor: Dredge, tugboat and Butler Flats Lighthouse.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1180/5cadbe2b-0d67-462b-9edb-e921daeb78b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit New Bedford Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 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I think they close fairly early but the second Thursday of every month is called Aha! Thursday and a lot of New Bedford is opened late, with discounts offered or even free. On Aha! Thursday, the Whaling Museum is opened till 8pm and is free. No excuse to miss it then!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1180/e20dad87-3b83-4301-8e4d-6c3b9e655c1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### New Bedford Whaling Museum You can browse the exhibits at New Bedford Whaling Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to New Bedford. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Bedford-Whaling-Museum-New-Bedford.d6091777.Attraction) ![Aerial view of New Bedford Whaling Museum building in New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park in historic downtown of New Bedford, Massachusetts MA, USA. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532666406/b2bf2ae2-36b0-4316-928e-a4c6387bdf2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### New Bedford Art Museum You can study the exhibits at New Bedford Art Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to New Bedford. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Bedford-Art-Museum-New-Bedford.d553248621532666406.Attraction) ![St Anthony's of Padua Cath Church, Revere - Massachusetts](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532666423/9bf21169-a855-45f1-8c5f-4b1ec99fe838.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Anthony of Padua Church St. Anthony of Padua Church is just one of the places to see in New Bedford, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Anthony-Of-Padua-Church-New-Bedford.d553248621532666423.Attraction) ![View this amazing collection in back of the antique store! Especially the glow-in-the-dark radon pieces.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1180/92e8958f-d894-45bc-8d4b-21c082c5a1ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### New Bedford Museum of Glass You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in New Bedford Museum of Glass during your travels in New Bedford. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Bedford-Museum-Of-Glass-New-Bedford.d553248621561930047.Attraction) ![Buttonwood Park Zoo animal inhabitants](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6183450/c57207e1-5465-4644-be0a-b01d8b9b2c11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Buttonwood Park Zoo Why not visit the animals who live at Buttonwood Park Zoo during your travels in New Bedford? Attend a sporting event while you're in the area or simply enjoy its bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Buttonwood-Park-Zoo-New-Bedford.d6183450.Attraction) #### New Bedford Seastreak Ferry Terminal Explore the waterfront in New Bedford with a trip to New Bedford Seastreak Ferry Terminal. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront. 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