#summerintheseaport
Thurs – Sun
Memorial Day – Labor Day
explore new bedford’s vibrant culture this summer in the seaport
What You Can Expect This Summer In The Seaport
working waterfront
boutique shops, markets and galleries
the first free home of Frederick Douglass
public art around every corner
historic houses &
diverse neighborhoods
outdoor dining, sunday brunch,
new bedford brews and
the freshest seafood
gardens, green space,
farmers markets and pocket parks
bikeways, beaches and beautiful
ocean views
museums dedicated to whales,
glass, art, families and fishing
theatres, a symphony,
a zoo and a national park
Explore The Seaport This Summer
Summer in the Seaport Suggestions
September 2nd – September 6th
Labor Day Weekend in New Bedford
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Delicias de Anita Restaurant (285 Union St, downtown) serves up authentic Mexican, Salvadorian and Guatemalan food
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Enjoy all-you-can-eat sushi and appetizers, bento box specials, hot pot, hibachi and more at Ming Sushi (774 Purchase St, downtown)
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Kilburn Mills Open Studios
Saturday 9/4, 12-4pm
Live music with Nashville recording artist Jillian Dawn, artist demos, poetry readings and more Click Fore More Info
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32nd Public Hanging
at Gallery X (169 William St, downtown) featuring over 300 pieces of art by 83 artists
Last day to view Sunday 9/5
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The White Whale Gift Shop (located inside the New Bedford Whaling Museum) specializes in nautical, New Bedford, Moby Dick and Herman Melville related books, clothing, home goods and more
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The Drawing Room (36 N. Water St, downtown) is a curated art and design shop featuring handcrafted original products by New England artisans
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Summer Sound Series Finale
Thursday 9/2, 2-7pm
in Custom House Square
Presented by the Zeiterion
& Destination New Bedford
Live music by the Punk Cellist Ian Legge and Cabo Verdean musician Djim Job
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Enjoy live music Thurs-Sun along with coastal cuisine, ocean views (including the Butler Flats lighthouse and Fort Taber) and beach party vibes at Cisco Kitchen & Bar (1482 E Rodney French Blvd, southend)
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Itineraries & More
put together by people who live, work and play in the city by the seaport
The Underground Railroad, Frederick Douglass and the Passage to Freedom
Before you arrive, take a virtual tour of the Nathan and Polly Johnson House where Fredrick Douglass lived when he arrived in New Bedford. This award-winning virtual tour was created by National Park Service for the Nathan and Polly Johnson House. The Johnson House was an Underground Railroad site and the first home in Freedom for a number of freedom seekers. When you arrive, visit the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Visitor Center and pick up a walking tour brochures for the Underground Railroad in New Bedford and Behind the Mansion where you can see the Nathan and Polly Johnson House on one end of Seventh Street the Rotch-Jones-Duff House on the other. The brochures are free. You can also get your National Park Passport stamp and pick up a Junior Ranger Booklet. Finish the day with a tour of the Rotch Jones Duff House and Garden Museum located at the end of Abolition Row. The RJD epitomizes the “brave houses and flowery gardens” described by Herman Melville in Moby-Dick. Greek Revival in style, it was designed by architect Richard Upjohn, a founder and first president of the American Institute of Architects, in 1834. It is the only whaling mansion open to the public in New England that retains its original configuration of grounds and outbuildings. The house chronicles important chapters in American history when New Bedford had a major influence on the international arenas of commerce, trade, and culture via whaling, and later through textiles. The property encompasses a full city block of gardens.
Explore The
NB Fishing Port
Find Outdoor (& Dog Friendly!)
Dining on the SouthCoast
Whitfield-Manjiro Museum in Fairhaven Re-Opens June 6th
Spend A Perfect Weekend
In New Bedford
Take A Museum Tour
With An NB Newbie
New Bedford Museums
Offer Joint Admission Starting June 1
Explore The
Buy Black NB Directory
The New Bedford Queer Art Council
Curated Queer Arts History Tour
Explore History, Architecture,
Parks, and Art
Take An Ice Cream Tour
with an NB Newbie
Buttonwood Park Zoo
Behind-The-Scenes Tour
Summer Eats with
a SouthCoast Twist
Best Lobster Rolls
On The SouthCoast
Rainy Day Fun
In New Bedford
30 Unique
SouthCoast Cocktails
Self-Guided Tours
Take A Public Art Walk
Stretch your legs and catch some sunshine with three self-guided public art walks in the North End’s Love the Ave and the Seaport Cultural District’s waterfront and downtown.
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Explore The Historical Impact Of Local Women
Lighting the Way: Historic Women of SouthCoast is a historical walking trail through downtown New Bedford that tells the stories of educators, philanthropists, abolitionists, crusaders for social justice, investors, confectioners, sister sailors, mill workers, and others.
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Take A New Bedford Architecture Tour
Including Acushnet Heights, County Street, West of County Street, Old Bedford Village and Kempton’s Corner.
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Find Free Family Fun
New Bedford is a small historic city full of awesome adventures, sightseeing treasures and hours of exploration, and is the perfect place to bring the kids.
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Travel The Blue Lane
A cohesive designation that creates a contiguous path along the entire New Bedford waterfront – from the CoveWalk and HarborWalk along the South End peninsula to the RiverWalk on the banks of the Acushnet in the North End.
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Explore New Bedford’s Black History Trail
New Bedford served as a haven for Southern slaves as part of the Underground Railroad. At one point, the city was home to the highest population of African Americans in all of the Northeast. The downtown, waterfront area is now designated as the New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park.
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Take A Self-Guided New Bedford Art Walk
Recently, there has been somewhat of a take-over of the downtown area. Local and visiting artists who are leaving their own marks on the city’s landscape. From permanent murals to temporary installations, there are pieces all over town causing a buzz. Some of them are out in the open and easy to come by. Other pieces are less obvious, depending on where you find yourself.
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