New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
Overview
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park is managed by National Park Service and is located near New Bedford, Massachusetts. "The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all these brave houses and flowery gardens came from the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans. One and all, they were harpooned and dragged up hither from the bottom of the sea." H. Melville, "Moby-Dick"
Things to Do at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
Recreation Activities
Popular activities at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park include:
Nearby Activities
- Historic & Cultural Site
Plan Your Visit
Getting There
From I-195 East or West take Exit 15 (Route 18 / Downtown). Take exit 15 to merge onto MA-18 S toward Downtown/New Bedford Continue straight onto MA-18 Turn right at the first set of lights, Elm St. Turn left onto Acushnet Ave Turn left onto William St Destination will be on the left
GPS Coordinates: 41.63540600000000, -70.92322299999999
Contact & Resources
Phone: (508) 996-4095
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