Head of the River Historic District, New Bedford

Name: Head of the River Historic District
Address: New Bedford, United States

#50 among attractions in New Bedford

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The Head of the River Historic District is a historic district encompassing a village area at the head of navigation of the Acushnet River, which separates Acushnet and New Bedford, Massachusetts. The village is centered at the junction of Tarkin Hill Road, River Road, and Mill Road in New Bedford, and Main Street in Acushnet. The area went through two significant periods of development: the first was in the late 18th and early 19th century, and the second was in the early 20th century. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. ()

Coordinates: 41°40'54"N, 70°55'9"W

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Far Upper River MillNew Bedford United States

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Head of the River Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Reservation Golf Club, New Bedford Museum of Glass, St. Anthony of Padua Church, Fairhaven.

5.1 miE
41°39'23"N • 70°49'37"W
Reservation Golf Club, Mattapoisett
130 min walk • Golf
2.3 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
New Bedford Museum of Glass, New Bedford
58 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.
1.4 miS
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. Anthony of Padua Church, New Bedford
37 min walk • St. Anthony of Padua is a Roman Catholic church in New Bedford, Massachusetts, part of the Diocese of Fall River.
3.1 miS
Town, Area
Fairhaven, New Bedford
81 min walk • 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.
2.7 miS
Visitor center, Universities and schools
Fairhaven High School and Academy, New Bedford
70 min walk • Fairhaven High School and Academy is a public high school in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, United States. Its main building, built in 1905, is known as the "Castle on the Hill" and it is part of the Fairhaven Public Schools district. The school was voted the "most beautiful high school in Massachusetts" in 2017.
2.8 miSW
Cemetery
Oak Grove Cemetery, New Bedford
73 min walk • The Oak Grove Cemetery is a historic cemetery on Parker Street in New Bedford, Massachusetts. It consists of two parcels, separated by Parker Street, northwest of the city's central business district.
2.9 miS
Bridge
New Bedford – Fairhaven Bridge, New Bedford
75 min walk • The New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge is a swing truss bridge which connects New Bedford, Massachusetts with Fairhaven, Massachusetts.
2.9 miS
Park
Prince Henry the Navigator Park, New Bedford
74 min walk • Prince Henry the Navigator Park on Pope's Island in New Bedford, Massachusetts, is dedicated to Prince Henry the Navigator. It was created in 1994, a gift to the city from the Prince Henry Society of New Bedford and the Portuguese government.
3.2 miS
41°38'7"N • 70°55'45"W
Gallery X, New Bedford
83 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
4.6 miSW
Town
Dartmouth
118 min walk • One of the highlights of Dartmouth is its stunning beaches, including the popular Horseneck Beach State Reservation. Here, visitors can relax on the sandy shores, go for a swim in the Atlantic Ocean, or take a leisurely stroll along the shoreline.
4.8 miSE
National park
Frances A. Crane Wildlife Management Area
123 min walk • Frances A. Crane Wildlife Management Area is a wildlife management area in Falmouth, Massachusetts, operated by the state Department of Fish and Game.