Explore New Bedford

After immigrating from Guatemala, Petronila Morales and Martin Ordonez opened Tortilleria Guatemalteco in New Bedford. Located on Acushnet Avenue, their spot is known for its fresh tortillas and authentic Guatemalan dishes. Definitely worth checking out when you're in the area!

Fall in New England is the perfect time to savor a crisp lager or a refreshing IPA! ???? New Bedford’s restaurants have tons of craft beer options, so you’ll find plenty of choices for seasonal sips and cozy vibes.

The Rotch-Jones-Duff House is a National Historical Landmark that is a gem of preserved history with a meticulously maintained rose garden surrounding the historic home. The museum hosts events all year including yoga in the garden, family story time, and live performances. Make sure you add the Rotch-Jones-Duff House to your New Bedford to-do list!

Have you heard about the power of journaling? How about art journaling?? ? Alison Wells is a Trinidadian artist specializing in original paintings, prints, and greeting cards. Her studio and gallery space in New Bedford is adorned with stunning original works. Wells offers resources and workshops for artists and creatives of all skill levels, including free downloadable guides for art journaling. Check out her work and her art journaling guides here: https://lnkd.in/eD-pS_nX #newbedford #newbedfordartist #explorenewbedford #supportlocalartists #artjournal #diy #artgallery #artstudio #seeworthyart

New Bedford is the world capital for sea scallops. The Working Waterfront Walking Tour led by Phil Mello is a unique glimpse into the history of the fishing port and the unique experience of New Bedford's fishing families. Photos by Maggie Howland

As the #1 fishing port in the United States, when you order seafood in New Bedford you know you'll find the freshest boat-to-table dishes you can't get anywhere else. At the Black Whale, Chef Joshua Riazi focuses on curating menus that reflect the history of New Bedford and celebrate our fishing families. Situated on New Bedford's Pier 3, you can watch the fishing boats come in and out of port as you dine at the Black Whale. Photos by Maggie Howland

Exhibitions and the acquisition of art have been integral functions of the New Bedford Free Public Library since 1857. Alexandra Copeland, Art Curator, is an essential part in maintaining the art collection at the Main Library in Downtown.? ? Alexandra oversees the preservation and curation of the city's historic art collection, which dates back to the 1800s. Her favorite piece in the collection is "Black Sheep" painted by Francis Millet.? ? Explore the collection on the third floor of the Main Library in downtown New Bedford with works by John James Audubon, Albert Bierstadt, William Bradford, Bela Pratt, Robert Swain Gifford, and many others. The Art Room is free and open to the public 6 days a week.? ? Photos by Andrew Kepinski? ? #seeworthynb #seesouthcoast #mylocalma #mylocalnb #newbedford #explorenewbedford #jamesaudubon #albertbierstadt #williambradford #belapratt #robertswaingifford #arthistory #publiclibrary #traveldestination #history #historicdestination ?

Chef Gui Aguilar began cooking at the age of ten. What began as a necessity quickly became his passion. Now, passion and innovation are evident in every bite of his ?thoughtfully curated menu at 222 Union Restaurant and Bar at the New Bedford Harbor Hotel. His dishes put a fresh spin on local cultural flavors with what he calls an "eclectic continental focus." ? ? ? Photos courtesy of Maggie Howland? ? ? ? ? #explorenewbedford #visitma #seeworthynb #mylocalma #eatlocal #tastethetradition #portuguesefood #capeverdeanfood #mozambique #boutiquehotel #culinarycorner #savornewbedford #savorthetradition

Our "Find Your See-Worthy" commercial recently aired during the national broadcast of the 108th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament parade produced by Sociable! for Cox Media's Yurview channel and the Portuguese Channel. We filmed this commercial earlier in the year to capture the true essence of New Bedford by featuring real people of the city because it's the people here who help make the city such an incredible place to visit, live, and work.

Climb aboard a historic fire truck, try on an authentic uniform, and hear stories from former New Bedford firefighters inside Olde Fire Station No. 4, one of the oldest active stations in Massachusetts.? ? ?? The New Bedford Fire Museum is open Monday through Saturday from 1-4pm now through September 5th?. #newbedford #newbedfordhistory #history #firemuseum #vintage #explorenewbedford #summeractivities #familyfriendly #traveldestination #summervacation