University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
285 Old Westport Rd
Dartmouth, Massachusetts 02747 USA
Area Attractions
| Attraction | Description |
|---|---|
| New Bedford National Historic Landmark District | The restored cobblestone streets with gas-lamp style lighting recapture the 19th century atmosphere that stems from the many historic buildings that still serve the residents and businesses of the city. |
| New Bedford Whaling Museum | The New Bedford Whaling Museum is the largest museum in America devoted to the history of the American whaling industry and its greatest port. |
| Buttonwood Park Zoological Society | The Buttonwood Park Zoo is nationally accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association. It was established in 1894 and is the 12th oldest zoo in the United States. |
| Battleship Cove and the Marine Museum of Fall River | Battleship Cove is home to the world's largest historic Naval ship exhibit. The Marine Museum in Fall River houses a diverse collection of marine artifacts and memorabilia including what the museum claims is one of the largest Titanic exhibitions in the world. |
| Westport Rivers Vineyard and Winery | Visit Westport Vineyards for a fun and educational exploration of the world of wine. Visit and learn why Yankee Magazine has honored Westport Rivers as one of the best touring destinations in New England. |
| Horseneck Beach State Reservation | Spread across nearly 600 acres of barrier beach and salt marsh, Horseneck Beach is one of the most popular facilities in the Massachusetts State park system. |
| Demarest Lloyd State Park | This park is one of the best kept secrets in the Massachusetts State park system. Here an 1,800 foot saltwater beach is backed by rambling hills of beach grass and shaded, grassy picnic sites. |
| LLoyd Center for the Environment | The Lloyd Center is the only area organization focused on educating the public about coastal and watershed issues and conducting research on coastal ecosystems and endangered species |
| Allens Pond Bird Walk | Grab your binoculars if you're heading to Allen's Pond. You can observe spectacular bird life and salt marsh activity from a number of vantage points at this site. Over 300 bird species have been recorded during migration or nesting season. |
| New England Fast Ferry | New England Fast Ferry offers daily service to the island of Martha's Vineyard from New Bedford's Historic Waterfront. You'll save over an hour of traffic utilizing this service. |