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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.
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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Scranton Trolleys  

Did You Know?
Established in 1886, Scranton’s trolley system was the first electrified mass transit system in the country. A rider could travel the 75 miles from Carbondale to Hazelton on four separate systems, the only interruption being a set of steps in Wilkes Barre.
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Last Updated: February 17, 2008 at 15:26 EST