New Bedford Hotels near Palmer Island Lighthouse

Fairhaven Town Hall is worth a visit when in central Fairhaven.

If visiting museums in New Bedford are on your list, you might want to check out the upcoming exhibitions at New Bedford Whaling Museum. If you want to see more of the museums in New Bedford, you can easily walk to New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park or Rotch Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum.

Palmer Island is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from central New Bedford, why not stop by during your stay.

Millicent Library is worth a visit when in central Fairhaven.

If being by the water is a major draw, Fort Phoenix State Reservation is a spot you might want to check out, located 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from central Fairhaven. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Hollywoods Beach.

Unitarian Memorial Church is in the heart of Fairhaven, so why not stop by during your stay.

If museums are on your list of things to see in New Bedford, then you might want to head to New Bedford Fire Museum. If you want to see more of the museums in New Bedford, you can easily walk to Rotch Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum or New Bedford Art Museum.

Seamen's Bethel is just one of the landmarks located 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from central New Bedford, so you might want to stop by for a few pics during your trip. You could also start your cultural experience by heading over to the museums in the area.