Things to do in North Dartmouth
Buttonwood Park Zoo
Nearly 200 species of animals are represented in the Buttonwood Park Zoo, ranging from tiny frogs to enormous elephants. With just a couple of exceptions, all of the animals carry out the zoo's theme, "From the Berkshires to the Sea." The focus is on the land- and water-based wildlife of Massachusetts, with special emphasis on creating the natural habitats in which the animals actually live. These pages offer information on many of the species: What they look like, where they live, what they eat, and their life cycles. Call (508) 991-6178 for more information.
425 Hawthorn Street, New Bedford, MA
New Bedford National Historic Landmark District
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and reminiscent of the Nineteenth Century, this historic district features cobblestone streets, gas lamp style lighting. Call (800) 508-5353 for more information.
New Bedford Whaling Museum
The New Bedford Whaling Museum is the most comprehensive whaling museum in the world, and attempts to relate this history on a broad canvas, tracing the triumphs and tragedies of the whaling trade when it was one of America's major industries and New Bedford was the world's leading whaling centre; the Museum and its research centre exhibit and house the most comprehensive collection of artifacts that span seven centuries of American and worldwide nautical art, history, and culture. Call (508) 997-0046 for more information.
18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA
Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum
Designed by Richard Upjohn, the founder of the American Institute of Architects, this historic Greek Revival mansion was named after the three families that have occupied, and called home, the wonderful structure since it was first constructed; the house is also the only public historic whaling merchant's home on the East coast, and a variety of concerts and events is hosted during the summer. Call (508) 997-1401 for more information.
396 County Street, New Bedford, MA
University Art Gallery
A unique University funded art galley featuring permanent and traveling exibltions of various works. Located at the University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Call (508) 999-8555 for more information.
715 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA