Hampton Inn New Bedford/Fairhaven
Bristol County, Massachusetts
The Hampton Inn New Bedford/Fairhaven is ideally located in between Providence (RI) and Cape Cod (MA)off I-195 at exit 18. The Historic town of Fairhaven is located just minutes East of the city of New Bedford. We are within one hour drive of the city of Boston, Providence, Newport, Plymouth and Cape Cod. The Historic Town of Fairhaven offers a large variety of dining and shopping facilities in addition to historical buildings and natural beautiful surroundings. In addition, New Bedford restaurants, art galleries, museums and shopping are located minutes from the hotel. New Bedford was the 19th centurys preeminent whaling port and, for a time, “the richest city in the world.” Start discovering so much more of New Bedfords rich history at the National Park Visitors Center. Your journey will take you along the cobblestone streets to the New Bedford Whaling Museum which houses special collections, long-term and changing exhibits, rare whale skeletons, a half-scale model of a whaling bark and so much more! Also, don forget the visit the Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Seamens Bethel – known as the Whalemans Chapel in Herman Melvilles Moby Dick. In recent years, New Bedford has been growing quickly into an artist and performance Mecca. Enjoy New Bedford's growing number of art galleries, musical performances and theater productions. Afterwards, enjoy one of our many culinary gems offering a wonderful mix of fresh local seafood and local flair. If you are in town on a Thursday, enjoy AHA night in New Bedford. This Downtown Cultural Night is a collaboration of 42 venues offering visitors a glimpse into New Bedfords rich Art, History and Architecture. The Hampton Inn New Bedford-Fairhaven is also located within 10 minutes of the Martha's Vineyard Fast Ferry Terminal and only 15 minutes to the Cape Cod Canal and the Bourne Bridge. The Martha Vineyard Fast Ferry will get you to Marthas Vineyard within an hour. Once on the Vineyard, explore its picturesque