"One of the loveliest (bed and breakfasts in New Bedford)"
– BostonGlobe.com
In the 1860's Herman Melville often visited New Bedford, Massachusetts and enjoyed the comforts of his sister's home. Now his experience can be yours.
The Melville House stands on an historic street lined with stately federal and Victorian mansions built by 19th century sea captains. This restored 1855 Italian Empire house, originally built as a wedding gift by a wealthy sea merchant for his daughter, was once owned by Herman Melville's sister, Katherine and her husband, engineer and poet John Hoadley, who had become close to Melville. Read more...
New Bedford Buttonwood Park
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 Buttonwood Park The largest and most visited public park in New Bedford is often referred to as the "Crown Jewel" of the New Bedford Park System. The original master plan for the park was developed in 1895 by Charles Eliot of the famed architectural firm of Olmsted, Olmsted and Eliot. In 1988, a new Olmsted-inspired master plan was adopted, serving as a blueprint for park improvements. In 2000 the park and parts of the neighborhood surrounding it were listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Explore the many paths of this 97-acre park. Play in the ball fields and playgrounds. Explore the many historic monuments and memorials. Picnic on the Great Lawn and enjoy the great expanse. Relax and reflect as you rest on one of the many benches, or simply come closer to nature by appreciating varied trees, flowers and wildlife.The park also features the Buttonwood Park Zoo, established in 1894 and the 12th oldest zoo in the United States. Within its grounds you can see first hand, black bears, bisons, butterflies, cougar's, coyotes, deers, eagles, elephants, otters, seals, and many other animals, insects and others too numerous to mention. The Aquatics Environment Center is the crowning jewel of the Zoo's "Bershires to the Sea" exhibits. The AEC features ten exhibits that bring alive the critical role clean water plays in our eco-system. Explore a mountan stream, a kettle hole pond, a vernal pool, a tidal salt marcsh and a barrier beach, all teeming with wildlife. |
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