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New Bedford Whaling National Historical ParkA panoramic view of historic buildings, cobblestone streets, and New Bedford's waterfront
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New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
Directions
 
 
  • From Boston and points north
    Route 93 South {13 miles}. Hwy. forks in Braintree; stay right. Sign reads: "93 South, Dedham-Providence." {3 miles}. * Exit 4: Route 24 South. This is a left lane exit {24 miles}. * Exit 12: Route 140 South {19 miles}. * Exit 2A: Interstate 195 East. {1.3 miles}. * Exit 15: Downtown - Route 18 South {1.1 miles}. * TURN RIGHT at lights onto Elm Street. Public parking garage two blocks on right.

  • From Cape Cod and points east
    Route 6 West * Route 25 * Route I-195 West * Exit 15: Downtown - Route 18 South * TURN RIGHT at lights onto Elm Street. Public parking garage two blocks on right.

  • From Providence and points west
    Route I-95 * Route I-195 East * Exit 15: Downtown - Route 18 South * TURN RIGHT at lights onto Elm Street. Public parking garage two blocks on right.

  • Parking
    Parking at the Elm Street Garage Monday - Saturday $1.50 per hour with a $10.00 maximum charge for the entire day (Free on Sunday / Holidays). There is also on-street metered parking and hourly rates at the Custom House Square parking lot.

 




 

 

A close up of coiled rope onboard the Schooner Ernestina
Things to Do
Things to do at New Bedford Whaling NHP
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A sundial on the Sundial Building in the park
Operating hours & seasons
Hours of operations & seasons for park sites
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Dover Street, in the heart of the National Park, during AHA! night.  

Did You Know?
Every second Thursday of the month year round from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. AHA! (Art, History, Architecture) nights enliven the national park and downtown area with exhibit openings, music, performances, and much more. Stop by the Visitor Center on an AHA! night for a schedule. FREE!
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Last Updated: August 16, 2009 at 11:50 EST