New Bedford
About 101,000 people.
New Bedford is a historic seaport on the south coast of Massachusetts that was once the whaling capital of the world. Today it is one of the busiest fishing ports in the country, full of boats and ocean stories.
You can explore the New Bedford Whaling Museum and stand beside real whale skeletons. Down at the harbor you can watch fishing boats come in with their fresh catch.
Whaling History
Long ago, ships sailed from New Bedford across the whole ocean, and the city grew famous around the world. The Whaling Museum tells those adventures with giant whale skeletons and old sailing ships.
Working Harbor
New Bedford is still one of the top fishing ports in America, especially famous for its scallops. Families can watch the colorful boats unload their catch right at the docks.