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United States

New Bedford / Catch some fishy fun!

MeowScore 😼77/100
What is MeowScore?
🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😼
🚗 Traffic density 😻
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😸
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😼

Best month

July

Beautiful beach weather & festive Independence Day celebrations. 🐱🎆🏖️

🐋🐾
january

Visit the Whaling Museum & warm up with chowder. 🐱🌊🐋

🎉🐾
february

Celebrate Black History Month with guided tours & exhibits. 🐱📚🎉

🇵🇹🐾
march

Experience the rich Portuguese culture during the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament. 🐱🇵🇹🎉

🌷🐾
april

See the blooming daffodils & take a lighthouse tour. 🐱🌷🗼

🦪🐾
may

Get a taste of local seafood at the Scallop Festival & explore the city's beaches. 🐱🦪🏖️

🦞🐾
june

Watch the fishermen bring in the day's catch & enjoy live music at the Working Waterfront Festival. 🐱🦞🎶

🎆🐾
july

Celebrate Independence Day with a parade, fireworks, & beach fun. 🐱🎆🏖️

🎶🐾
august

Visit the New Bedford Folk Festival & enjoy live music & crafts. 🐱🎶🎨

🍷🐾
september

Stroll through historic neighborhoods & enjoy the International Wine Festival. 🐱🍷🍁

🎃🐾
october

Get spooked at haunted history tours & pumpkin festivals. 🐱🎃👻

🎖️🐾
november

Pay homage to veterans at the Veterans Day Parade & explore Whaling National Historical Park. 🐱🎖️🏞️

🎄🐾
december

Shop local at Sunday Farmers Markets & enjoy holiday concerts. 🐱🎄🎁

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Historical Site Tour

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Historical Site Tour

Visitors tend to explore the historic sites and the Whaling Museum in the city.

Tipping

15-20%

Standard tipping expected in restaurants and for services

Tipping

15-20%

Standard tipping expected in restaurants and for services

Credit card and cash accepted, splitting the bill is common and considered polite

internet situation

meh Speed

Limited high-speed availability

great Availability

Broadband access widespread

great Cellular

Good coverage across the city

Electric socket type A

Common in North and Central America, and Japan. Mind voltage difference, especially for Japan (100V).

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Mixed infrastructure

LGBTQ friendly

Progressive communities

New Bedford is a cat's meow, filled with seafood and whaling history like a fishbone stuck in our teeth.

Cats can explore the cobblestone streets and paws at the fishing boats in the harbor, but beware of seagulls stealing your lunch.

Things to do

The mainstream

🌸
Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum
🎶
Zeiterion Performing Arts Center
🐈
Fort Taber Park
🦁
Buttonwood Park Zoo
🐱
New Bedford Whaling Museum

The mainstream

🌸
Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum

Take a cat-nap back in time at this beautiful mansion, with lavish Victorian-era furnishings, stunning gardens, and fascinating cat-tales of the families who lived here. 🏰

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🎶
Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

Paws-itively awesome performances await you at this historic theater, featuring concerts, plays, and dance shows for all cat-tastes. 🎭

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🐈
Fort Taber Park

Stretch your paws at this scenic park, with a picturesque lighthouse, beach access, and plenty of spots to perch and watch the boats go by. ⛵

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🦁
Buttonwood Park Zoo

Get your claws on a wild adventure at this purrfect zoo, with over 200 animals from around the world, including lions, tigers, and bears! 🐾

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🐱
New Bedford Whaling Museum

Cat-ucate yourself on the history of whaling in this paw-some museum, featuring exhibits on the industry, harpoons, and even a real whale skeleton! 🐋

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Off the beaten path

🎨
Cape Verdean Museum
🌊
The New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
🏰
The Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum
🐯
The Buttonwood Park Zoo
🌳
The Catwalk

Off the beaten path

🎨
Cape Verdean Museum

Discover the vibrant culture and history of Cape Verdeans, an ethnic group with strong ties to New Bedford. The museum provides an immersive and enlightening experience for curious cats. 🌍

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🌊
The New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

Cat lovers and history buffs, unite! This park offers fascinating insights into the region's past and a glimpse of majestic whaling ships. Meow-velous! 🐳

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🏰
The Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum

A historic mansion with a spacious garden, featuring guided tours and various events. A perfect spot for catnaps and cultural enrichment. 🧐

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🐯
The Buttonwood Park Zoo

A hidden gem for adventurous cats! From river otters to black bears, the zoo offers a variety of exhibits and a beautifully landscaped garden. 🐻

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🌳
The Catwalk

A charming wooden walkway that winds through lush foliage, offering stunning views of the harbor and downtown. Perfect for a leisurely stroll or a quick escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. 🐾

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Mixed infrastructure

LGBTQ friendly

Progressive communities

Mindful meoweler tips

Explore the Whaling Museum

Discover the rich history of New Bedford's whaling industry. Don't miss the impressive skeleton of a blue whale hanging from the ceiling!

Visit Buttonwood Park Zoo

Have a wild time at the Buttonwood Park Zoo, home to over 300 animals and a beautiful botanical garden. Don't miss the adorable red pandas!

Grab a bite at the Seaport Inn Grill

Enjoy a delicious meal and stunning view of the harbor at the Seaport Inn Grill. Don't forget to try the local seafood!

Useful external sites

www.massvacation.com

Visit Massachusetts↗

Official tourism website for Massachusetts

www.whalingmuseum.org

New Bedford Whaling Museum↗

Museum dedicated to the history of whaling in New Bedford

www.bpzoo.org

Buttonwood Park Zoo↗

Zoo with a variety of animals and educational programs

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