Click numbers on map to see info on Downtown Attractions.

1. National Park Visitors Center
   508-996-4095
   
   
2. Whaling Museum
   18 Johnny Cake Hill - 508-997-0046
   Visitors May climb aboard the largest ship model in the world. Then, explore the galleries and exhibits which tell the story of the City's rich maritime history, through fine art and artifacts, paintings an dprints, period rooms, dolls and toys. Open year round, seven days a week 9 AM - 5 PM. During summer months open on Thursday's 9 AM - 8 PM. Admission fee.
   
   
3. Seamen's Bethel
   Across from the Whaling Museum - 508-992-3295
   The Bethel, or Whalemen's Chapel, was built in 1832. It was the setting for the most famous chapter in Moby Dick, with Father Mapple's sermon. Open year-round.
   
   
4. Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum
   396 County Street - 508-997-1401
   This handsome 1834 Greek Revival mansion has been restored to reflect the life and times of the three families who occupied the house. The museum is open Monday-Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM; Sunday 1 PM - 4 PM
   
   
5. Art Museum
   608 Purchase Street - 508-961-3072 or 508-979-1476
   Come and see our beautiful paintings and artwork of the City of New Bedford.
   
   
6. Fire Museum
   Bedford and South Sixth Streets - 508-992-2162
   The museum features vintage horse drawn engines, uniforms to try on, bells to ring, even a brass pole to slide down. Open during summer months 9 AM - 4 PM, Monday - Sunday. Admission fee.
   
   
7. Whaleman Statue ; City Hall
   508-979-1400
   
   
8. Bus Station - S.R.T.A.
   508-999-5211
   
   
9. New Bedford Main Post Office
   508-979-7400
   
   
10. Hastings Keith Federal Building
    
    
11. 3rd District Court, Bristol County
    508-999-9700
    
    
12. Northeast Maritime Institute
    508-992-4025
    
    
13. Registry of Deeds
    508-993-2603
    
    
14. 54th Regiment Mass. Volunteer Infantry Plaza
    
    
15. Custom House
    508-994-5158
    
    
16. UMass Dartmouth Marine Science & Tech. Center
    508-999-8193
    
    
17. ArtWorks! Gallery
    508-984-1588
    
    
18. New Bedford Free Public Library
    508-991-6275
    
    
19. Gallery X
    169 William Street - 508-992-2675
    
    
20. Superior Courthouse
    
    
21. Waterfront Visitors Center
    508-979-1745
    
    
22. Tonnessen Park
    
    
23. Cuttyhunk Ferry: Ferry Alert
    508-992-1432
    
    
24. Martha's Vineyard Ferry: Schamonchi
    1494 East Rodney French Blvd. - 508-997-1688
    Route 18 until Cove Street, left at light, around bend, Ferry parking on right hand side, Ferry on left at Billy Woods Wharf, before Davy's Locker Restaurant.
    
    
25. Schooner Ernetina
    This historic (1894) schooner sailed as fishing schooner, Arctic explorer, and immigrant packet. Visitors are welcome whenever she is in port, to view, climb aboard for a tour or even schedule for a day sail. 
    
    
26. Hurricane Barrier
    
    
27. Pope's Island Marina
    508-979-1456
    
    
28. Waterfront Park - Claghorn Memorial
    
    
29. Zeiterion Theatre
    684 Purchase Street - 508-994-2900
    Restored 1923 Vaudevill Theatre, open year round, with professional summer and performing arts season. Schedule and tours available.
    
    
30. New Bedford Regional Airport Office
    508-991-6160
    
    
31. New Bedford Business Park 
    
    
32. Butler Flats Lighthouse