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Picturesque views, unique shopping, a burgeoning culinary scene and historical charm.

Get a taste for what makes this city dynamic – cultural diversity, world-renowned feasts and festivals, beaches and boating, great architecture, cobblestone streets, and home to the New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park. Learn about a past filled with stories from whaling, the textile industry, a working waterfront, the Underground Railroad, Melville’s fictional Captain Ahab who battled Moby Dick, and Frederick Douglass, who found his freedom and voice in New Bedford – just to name a few.

Once home to great American artists Albert Bierstadt, William Bradford, and Albert Pinkham Ryder, the city continues its love of the arts and is ranked the #7 most artistic city in the United States (based on the number of artists per capita) by Richard Florida, the author of the “Rise of the Creative Class”.

Come see our working waterfront, America’s #1 fishing port. Our authentic New England Seaport supports a unique blend of commercial and recreational boats!

Travel down a cobblestone path. See history come to life. It’s all here in New Bedford. Get ready to explore!

Spending a couple of days in New Bedford? Reach out to us for custom itineraries and visit our trip planner section for inspiration.

Groups can book a tour of the Working Waterfront with the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center. Visit the Tour Section of their website for more information.