Fairhaven, New Bedford

Name: Fairhaven
Address: New Bedford, United States

#18 among attractions in New Bedford

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Fairhaven is a town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. It is located on the South Coast of Massachusetts where the Acushnet River flows into Buzzards Bay, an arm of the Atlantic Ocean. The town shares a harbor with the city of New Bedford, a place well known for its whaling and fishing heritage; consequently, Fairhaven's history, economy, and culture are closely aligned with those of its larger neighbor. The population of Fairhaven was 15,924 at the time of the 2020 census. ()

Alternative names: Settled: 1659Area: 14.1 mi²Coordinates: 41°38'15"N, 70°54'13"W

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Fairhaven – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, New Bedford Whaling Museum, Effie M. Morrissey, Seamen's Bethel.

1.1 miW
Park, Historical place, National park
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, New Bedford
28 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of New Bedford, Massachusetts, the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park offers a fascinating glimpse into the city's storied past as the world's preeminent whaling port during the 19th century.
1 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedford
26 min walk • The New Bedford Whaling Museum stands as a testament to the historical significance of the whaling industry in New Bedford, Massachusetts, once heralded as the "Whaling Capital of the World." This museum is an essential visit for anyone interested in maritime history...
0.9 miW
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Effie M. Morrissey, New Bedford
24 min walk • Effie M. Morrissey is a schooner skippered by Robert Bartlett that made many scientific expeditions to the Arctic, sponsored by American museums, the Explorers Club and the National Geographic Society. She also helped survey the Arctic for the United States Government during World War II.
1.1 miW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Seamen's Bethel, New Bedford
27 min walk • The Seamen's Bethel is a chapel in New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States, located at 15 Johnny Cake Hill.
0.9 miS
State park, Beach, Outdoor activities
Fort Phoenix, New Bedford
24 min walk • Fort Phoenix is a former American Revolutionary War-era fort located at the entrance to the Fairhaven-New Bedford harbor, south of U.S. 6 in Fort Phoenix Park in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. The fort was originally built in 1775 without a name, and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.
1.4 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
New Bedford Fire Museum, New Bedford
36 min walk • The New Bedford Fire Museum is a local history museum at 51 Bedford Street in New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States. It is located in the 1867 Fire Station No. 4, the city's oldest surviving fire station.
1.4 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
New Bedford Museum of Glass, New Bedford
36 min walk • The New Bedford Museum of Glass, located in New Bedford, Massachusetts, is home to a wide collection of glass ranging from ancient Mediterranean unguent bottles to designs by contemporary artists such as Dale Chihuly.
0.8 miS
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Palmer Island Light, New Bedford
21 min walk • Palmer Island Light Station is a historic lighthouse in New Bedford Harbor in New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA. The lighthouse was built in 1849 out of stone rubble.
~1490 ftS
Church, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Unitarian Memorial Church, New Bedford
8 min walk • Unitarian Memorial Church is a historic church on 102 Green Street in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, home to the Unitarian Universalist Society of Fairhaven.
1.1 miW
Greek Revival architecture
United States Customhouse, New Bedford
28 min walk • The United States Customhouse is a historic and active custom house at 2nd and William Streets in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Architect Robert Mills designed the custom house in 1834 in a Greek Revival style. It has been used by the U.S.
0.9 miW
Ship
Lightship No. 114, New Bedford
24 min walk • Lightship No. 114, later U.S. Coast Guard WAL 536, that served as lightship Fire Island, Examination Vessel, Diamond Shoal, 1st District relief vessel, Pollock Rip and Portland.

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Which popular attractions are close to Fairhaven?

Nearby attractions include Ezekiel Sawin House, New Bedford (2 min walk), Fairhaven Town Hall, New Bedford (3 min walk), Millicent Library, New Bedford (4 min walk), Unitarian Memorial Church, New Bedford (8 min walk).