Today it has a stable, year-round population with a moderate summertime increase. Recreation opportunities are plentiful, as Sippican Harbor hosts a variety of waterfront programs including swimming at the town beaches and fishing. World-class golf courses, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, and local marinas allow for professionally curated activities when not simply taking in the beautiful scenery.
Acushnet
A pleasing suburb of New Bedford, the name "Acushnet," comes from the Wampanoag “Cushnea,” meaning "peaceful resting place near water." Orchards, old stone walls, cranberry bogs, and pine forests dot the landscape. Its annual Apple-Peach Festival in September, held on...