Southcoast Guidebook
Beaches
Exclusive, residents only beach, weekly permit $100. Please send me your car registration, make/model and I will present it at town hall for the permit.
Round Hill Beach Road
Round Hill Beach RoadExclusive, residents only beach, weekly permit $100. Please send me your car registration, make/model and I will present it at town hall for the permit.
Big waves and beautiful dunes, very lively, $15 parking,
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Horseneck Beach
Big waves and beautiful dunes, very lively, $15 parking,
Sandy beach, picnic areas, parking fees. Restrooms, nearby camping area, bird watching, fishing, hiking. $12 MA vehicle, $14 non-MA vehicle
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Demarest Lloyd State Park
115 Barneys Joy RdSandy beach, picnic areas, parking fees. Restrooms, nearby camping area, bird watching, fishing, hiking. $12 MA vehicle, $14 non-MA vehicle
Sandy beach with harbor views, parking fees, toilet facilities. Volleyball court, playground, basketball court, gazebo. $10 parking.
Apponagansett Beach
77 Gulf RdSandy beach with harbor views, parking fees, toilet facilities. Volleyball court, playground, basketball court, gazebo. $10 parking.
Windsurfing, lifeguards, parking fees for non-residents. Cove area is excellent for nature study. Toilet facilities, showers, and a playground.
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Fogland Beach
12 Point View DrWindsurfing, lifeguards, parking fees for non-residents. Cove area is excellent for nature study. Toilet facilities, showers, and a playground.
New Bedford's West Beach
200 South StLively, accessible, free!
Outdoor Adventure
DNRT Ridge Hill Reserve
580 Collins Corner Roadhttp://dnrt.org/trails/
Incredible local walking trails!
I highly recommend a visit to Slocum’s River Reserve, includes mature woodlands, agricultural fields, and pastures that slope down to the western bank of the Slocum’s River.
Slocum's River Reserve
Barneys Joy RoadI highly recommend a visit to Slocum’s River Reserve, includes mature woodlands, agricultural fields, and pastures that slope down to the western bank of the Slocum’s River.
Boat and kayak rental. 218 Elm Street, Padanaram at South Wharf, (508) 990 1011
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Nauti Jane's Boat Rentals
218 Elm StreetBoat and kayak rental. 218 Elm Street, Padanaram at South Wharf, (508) 990 1011
http://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/discover-buzzards-bay/
Hiking & Walking, Paddling, Bicycling, Shellfishing, Saltwater fishing. Visit this website for great ideas for summer activities around the area.
Buzzards Bay
http://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/discover-buzzards-bay/
Hiking & Walking, Paddling, Bicycling, Shellfishing, Saltwater fishing. Visit this website for great ideas for summer activities around the area.
(508) 636-0300, http://ospreyseakayak.com. Paddle along a beautiful tidal estuary that leads to the coastline of Buzzards Bay & Rhode Island Sound.
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Osprey Sea Kayak Adventures
489 Old County Rd(508) 636-0300, http://ospreyseakayak.com. Paddle along a beautiful tidal estuary that leads to the coastline of Buzzards Bay & Rhode Island Sound.
269 Millway, Barnstable, MA. See majestic whales and other sea life up close. Cruises take off from Cape Cod (about 1 hour drive from the house).
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Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises
269 Millway269 Millway, Barnstable, MA. See majestic whales and other sea life up close. Cruises take off from Cape Cod (about 1 hour drive from the house).
www.lloydcenter.org, 430 Potomska Road, Dartmouth 82-acre nature preserve, comprising pristine salt marsh, maritime forest and undisturbed wetlands. Visitor center open from 10 am – 4 pm, Tues - Sat year-round, and on Sundays, June - September, free of charge. Trails are open from dawn to dusk, seven days a week.
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Lloyd Center for the Environment
430 Potomska Rdwww.lloydcenter.org, 430 Potomska Road, Dartmouth 82-acre nature preserve, comprising pristine salt marsh, maritime forest and undisturbed wetlands. Visitor center open from 10 am – 4 pm, Tues - Sat year-round, and on Sundays, June - September, free of charge. Trails are open from dawn to dusk, seven days a week.
150-year old stone barn serving as an indoor activity center for the Mass Audubon Society. Offering yoga classes and bird sanctuary.
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Mass Audubon's Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary
1280 Horseneck Rd150-year old stone barn serving as an indoor activity center for the Mass Audubon Society. Offering yoga classes and bird sanctuary.
280-acre property with 8 miles of well-marked trails.
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Destruction Brook Woods Trailhead
Slades Corner Road280-acre property with 8 miles of well-marked trails.
Excercise
Power and Grace Yoga
675 Orchard Sta 10-minute drive from the house, see the last page for a great route! www.yesteryearcyclery.com
Yesteryear Cyclery Inc
330 Hathaway Rda 10-minute drive from the house, see the last page for a great route! www.yesteryearcyclery.com
Arts & Culture
Historic performing arts center open year-round. Hosts a variety of performances including the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra and children's educational programs.
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Zeiterion Theatre
128 Purchase StHistoric performing arts center open year-round. Hosts a variety of performances including the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra and children's educational programs.
music & art venue, check out calendar at www.narrowscenter.org
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Narrows Center for the Arts
16 Anawan Stmusic & art venue, check out calendar at www.narrowscenter.org
Largest museum in America devoted to the history of the American whaling industry and its greatest port. It houses the most extensive collection of art, artifacts, and manuscripts pertaining to American whaling, when sailing ships dominated merchant trade. Open daily 9-5; till 9pm Thurs. in summer
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New Bedford Whaling Museum
18 Johnny Cake HillLargest museum in America devoted to the history of the American whaling industry and its greatest port. It houses the most extensive collection of art, artifacts, and manuscripts pertaining to American whaling, when sailing ships dominated merchant trade. Open daily 9-5; till 9pm Thurs. in summer
World class collection of ancient art, impressionist painters, renaissance painters, and work by contemporary artists and designers from across the globe.
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Rhode Island School of Design Museum
20 N Main StWorld class collection of ancient art, impressionist painters, renaissance painters, and work by contemporary artists and designers from across the globe.
Showcasing the rich art work, history and diversity of the South Coast.
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New Bedford Fire Museum
51 Bedford StShowcasing the rich art work, history and diversity of the South Coast.
Open 10am to 4pm from mid May - October for tours. Founded in 1830, the New Bedford Port Society maintains the historic Seamen's Bethel and Mariner's Home located on the top of Johnny Cake Hill in the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park.
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Seamen's Bethel
15 Johnny Cake HillOpen 10am to 4pm from mid May - October for tours. Founded in 1830, the New Bedford Port Society maintains the historic Seamen's Bethel and Mariner's Home located on the top of Johnny Cake Hill in the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park.
UMass Dartmouth CVPA Star Store Campus
715 Purchase StModern urban arts complex
Judith Klein Art Gallery
127 W Rodney French BlvdTalented local artist with rotating exhibits
6 Bridge St
6 Bridge StreetLocal gallery in seaside village of Padanaram
Arthur Moniz Art Gallery
28 William StBreathtaking landscapes from local artist, Arthur Moniz
Dedee Shattuck Gallery
1 Partners' LaneFarmer's Markets
Local farmer's market. 592 Chase Road, Dartmouth, MA; May – June (Sat, Sun 9:00 am – 4:00 pm); July – Oct (Friday 6 – 9 pm, Sat-Sun 9 am – 4 pm)
Silverbrook Farm
592 Chase RdLocal farmer's market. 592 Chase Road, Dartmouth, MA; May – June (Sat, Sun 9:00 am – 4:00 pm); July – Oct (Friday 6 – 9 pm, Sat-Sun 9 am – 4 pm)
795 Dartmouth St
795 Dartmouth St., Dartmouth, MA 02748; Fridays 1pm – 6pm, June – Oct
Westport Farmers Market and Crafts Fair. 937 Main Road, Westport, MA 02790; Saturdays – 8:30 – 1:00
937 Main Rd
937 Main RoadWestport Farmers Market and Crafts Fair. 937 Main Road, Westport, MA 02790; Saturdays – 8:30 – 1:00
Winery & Brewery
Estate Grown Vineyard & Winery, Over 25 years of growing artisanal estate wines. Now with Wine Gallery & Sunset Music Series. Check website for music schedule! Open year round, Mon-Sat: 11-5pm, Public Tours: Sat 1-3pm
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Vignoble Westport Rivers
417 Hixbridge RdEstate Grown Vineyard & Winery, Over 25 years of growing artisanal estate wines. Now with Wine Gallery & Sunset Music Series. Check website for music schedule! Open year round, Mon-Sat: 11-5pm, Public Tours: Sat 1-3pm
Beautiful farm with gorgeous views and sunsets. Live concerts, food trucks (schedule on www.buzzardsbrew.com/venue/westport-farm/) Open year-round, Tues-Fri 3-8PM; Sat Noon – 8PM. 98 Horseneck Rd, Westportm MA 02790
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Buzzards Bay Brewing
98 Horseneck RdBeautiful farm with gorgeous views and sunsets. Live concerts, food trucks (schedule on www.buzzardsbrew.com/venue/westport-farm/) Open year-round, Tues-Fri 3-8PM; Sat Noon – 8PM. 98 Horseneck Rd, Westportm MA 02790
Historic, view of New Bedford seaport and outdoor seating
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Cork Wine & Tapas Bar
90 Front StHistoric, view of New Bedford seaport and outdoor seating
Food scene
Specialty market & café with wine, beer and prepared foods
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Farm & Coast Market
7 Bridge StSpecialty market & café with wine, beer and prepared foods
Bookstore, grocery, café and pub with live music on Thursdays in historic building.
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Davoll's General Store
1228 Russells Mills RdBookstore, grocery, café and pub with live music on Thursdays in historic building.
specialty produce, artisanal cheeses, charcuterie and fine ingredients, gourmet outlet, 2301 Purchase St. New Bedford, MA
Sid Wainer & Son
2301 Purchase Stspecialty produce, artisanal cheeses, charcuterie and fine ingredients, gourmet outlet, 2301 Purchase St. New Bedford, MA
Beautiful walk from house for coffee and small bites (breakfast, lunch)
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Scuttlebutt Coffee Company
10a Bridge St Beautiful walk from house for coffee and small bites (breakfast, lunch)
Little Moss
6 Bridge StLocal fresh food, airy, light!
Beautiful walk into Padanaram village, delicious food
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Black Bass Grille
3 Water StBeautiful walk into Padanaram village, delicious food
Delicious breakfast/brunch spot, beautiful scenic drive to get there from the house
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The Barn Restaurant
13 Main StDelicious breakfast/brunch spot, beautiful scenic drive to get there from the house
Gorgeous view, outdoor seating, great seafood and meat dishes, delicious homemade pies, on the way to Horseneck beach!
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The Bayside Restaurant
1253 Horseneck RdGorgeous view, outdoor seating, great seafood and meat dishes, delicious homemade pies, on the way to Horseneck beach!
Incredible Portuguese food, very reasonably priced, can’t miss!
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Antonio's Restaurant
267 Coggeshall StIncredible Portuguese food, very reasonably priced, can’t miss!
Joe's Original
61 State Roaddelicious thin crust pizza, casual American style food
Delicious food, high end, but the view is spectacular!
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Boat House Waterfront Dining
227 Schooner DrDelicious food, high end, but the view is spectacular!
Cafe Italia Ristorante
555 Pleasant StExquisite homemade Italian food, family run restaurant, BYOB!
Riccardi's Restaurant
901 Hathaway RdItalian restaurant, great for families
Merrill's on the Waterfront
36 Homer's WharfWaterfront Grille – on the seaport in New Bedford, great seafood
Fay's Restaurant
613 Dartmouth StCasual Italian classics + kid’s menu, reasonably priced
Cape Quality Seafood Market
657 Dartmouth StSeafood market & restaurant, LOBSTER!!!
Cove Surf and Turf
1500 Cove RoadCasual spot, classic fresh seafood, clam boil, lobster
The Black Whale
104 Co-Op WharfOverlooks harbor and seaport, good seafood. Late night dining
Cisco Brewers Kitchen & Bar
1482 East Rodney French BoulevardLive music and great views
Fathoms Bar & Grill
255 Popes IslandOverlooks Fairhaven harbor, fresh seafood
classic American food, built in 1870, historic New Bedford
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Freestone's City Grill
41 William Stclassic American food, built in 1870, historic New Bedford
Margarets Restaurant
16 Main StPopular breakfast and homestyle seafood dishes
Elisabeth's
1 Middle StSeafood restaurant with great outdoor dining