Fort Taber Park has more than a mile of ocean waterfront and is the setting for lots of events in the summer with outdoor concerts, food trucks, and historical reenactments. Its Portuguese or Portuguese-American restaurants infuse the city with unique sights, sounds, and flavors. In a city renowned for its fishing fleet, be ready to enjoy New England classics such as lobster rolls, clam chowder, and sautéed scallops as good as you can get anywhere.
From the harbor walk and Buttonwood Zoo to the Zeiterion Theatre, home to New Bedford Symphony Orchestra, the city brings a high level of attractions while preserving its rich history. Whaling pervaded every aspect of life in New Bedford, to the point where more than a dozen city blocks are now a national park to safeguard that history. Modern New Bedford harbors the largest commercial fishing fleet in the United States, as well as the largest seafood auction on the East Coast.
