New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
Interactive guide map of New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park: 1 restroom, 2 parking lots, Visitor information (3) and 33 spots. Open it on your phone to see where you are in the park.
Spots at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
- Fish Island
- Post Office
- Fisherman's Wharf
- Pier 3
- Corson Building
- Rodman CandleworksRodman Candleworks is the site of a once-thriving candle factory that was pivotal to the whaling industry.
- Double BankDouble Bank Building is where two banks once served the thriving whaling community.
- Buzzards Bay Center
- New Bedford City Hall
- US Custom HouseThe U.S. Custom House was built in 1836 to facilitate the bustling whaling trade.
- New Bedford Whaling MuseumThe New Bedford Whaling Museum is a museum in New Bedford that focuses on the history, science, art, and culture of the international whaling industry.
- 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment Memorial PlazaThe plaza honors the courageous African American soldiers who fought for justice and equality during the Civil War.
- Tonnessen Park
- Mariners' HomeMariners’ Home is listed with the Seamen’s Bethel as one site where visitors can learn about New Bedford’s maritime support network.
- Whaleman Statue
- New Bedford Art Museum/Artworks!The New Bedford Art Museum at 608 Pleasant Street presents contemporary and traditional art exhibitions, with educational programs and creative experiences.
- Custom House Square
- New Bedford Free Public Library
- Lewis Temple Statue
- Seamen's BethelSeamen’s Bethel is a chapel at 15 Johnny Cake Hill in New Bedford. Many sailors visiting the city attended it before they went to sea.
- State Pier
- Sundial Building
- Captain Paul Cuffe ParkThe park honors Paul Cuffe, a pioneering African American and Wampanoag whaler, merchant, and abolitionist.
- Schooner Ernestina-MorrisseyBuilt in 1894, the Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey is 156 feet long. Over its career it has served in fishing, Arctic exploration, WWII surveys, and transatlantic voyages.
- Umass CVPA/BCC
- Coast Guard Park
- Steamship Pier
- Zeiterion Theatre
- Nathan and Polly Johnson HouseThe Nathan and Polly Johnson House is the home of abolitionist leaders and a critical stop on the Underground Railroad.
- Merrill's (Homer's) Wharf
- Bourne Counting House
- Leonard's Wharf
- Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden MuseumThe Rotch–Jones–Duff House and Garden Museum at 396 County Street is a National Historic Landmark. Richard Upjohn built the house in the Greek Revival style for William Rotch Jr. in 1834.
Restrooms at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park (1)
- Near Corson Building
Shuttle Stops at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park (2)
- Bus Station
- Ferry Terminal
Visitor information at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park (3)
- National Park Visitor Center
- Waterfront Visitor Center (Wharfinger Building)
- Near Corson Building
Parking at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park (2)
- Near Zeiterion Theatre
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