RECREATION

Lakes & Marinas

• Working Waterfront
  101 McArthur Drive • New Bedford, MA 02740
  508-996-2182
  Over two hundred fishing vessels continue to use this waterfront, where whaling ships once landed their cargo; one can walk the piers of the waterfront and watch fisherman unload their "catch-of-the-day."  map

Outfitters & Guides

• Bottom's Up Charters
  West Marina • New Bedford, MA 02740
  Pope's Island, Route 6
  508-673-4572
  With this charter company one may enjoy sport fishing or sight seeing excursions to the Elizabeth Islands, Martha's Vineyard, and Cuttyhunk aboard the twenty-seven-foot Eastern Cutty boat. more...  map

Swimming

• West Beach
  101 West Rodney French Boulevard • New Bedford, MA 02744
  Across from Hazelwood Park
  508-997-2083
  Located on the west side of the peninsula, this beach overlooks Clarks Cove and offers a variety of water activities, and a bathhouse is conveniently located on site.  map