Funded by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism

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1 Funded by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism

2 Nestled between Boston, Providence & Cape Cod THE UNCOMMON PLACE IN THE COMMONWEALTH! There s no better place to sample a heavenly slice of Massachusetts than on the secluded beaches and in the cozy waterfront eateries, eclectic art galleries and awe-inspiring state parks of Bristol County. Here are 5 good reasons why you should consider Southeastern Massachusetts for your next vacation ATTLEBORO Attleboro North Attleboro Rehoboth Seekonk 1. It s Heaven for Military History Buffs - Fall River s Battleship Cove boasts the world s largest collection of US Naval vessels. It is home to five National Historic Landmarks: Battleship USS Massachusetts, Destroyer USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr, the World War II Attack Submarine USS Lionfish, and PT Boats 617 and It s Fabulously Fresh - New Bedford has been named the #1 Fishing Port in the America so can you imagine a better place to walk along the working waterfront, pull up a chair and sit down to savor some of the freshest scallops in the world? 3. It s Fantastically Festive - Southeastern Massachusetts is simply abuzz with festivals like the 100-year old Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, the New Bedford Folk Festival and the Narrows Festival of the Arts in Fall River. 4. It s Wonderful for Water-Lovers - Take to the water with Osprey Sea Kayak and Paddle Boarding in Westport and the Norton Kayak Company in Norton. Head to New Bedford for the Seastreak fast ferry to Martha s Vineyard and Nantucket, the Cuttyhunk Ferry Company, or hop aboard a harbor tour or sunset cruise with Whaling City Expeditions. Pack a tent and go camping near a scenic lake at the Canoe River Campground in Mansfield. 5. It s Sublime For Shoppers - Check out the 140 stores at Emerald Square in North Attleboro, find bargains at the brilliant Brahmin Outlet location in Fairhaven, or grab a gift at the fabulous Matouk Factory Store in Fall River. Serious shopaholics should not miss Wrentham Village Premium Outlets, Mansfield Crossing, or New Bedford Antiques Center. BOSTON 47 MILES PLYMOUTH 33 MILES CAPE COD 57 MILES FROM RI -37 MILES FROM CT MILES Seekonk Speedway If you like the great outdoors, history and Christmas lights go to Greater Attleboro! The four towns of Greater Attleboro sit right on the Rhode Island border, making them easy to visit from Boston or Providence. IN ATTLEBORO 1. Ambrosia Tavern N. Attleboro 2. Bella Sarno Ristorante N. Attleboro 3. Canova Italian Grill Attleboro 4. Chardonnay s Restaurant Seekonk 5. Greene s Tavern N. Attleboro 6. Luxury Box Seekonk 7. Not Your Average Joe s Seekonk 8. Quan s Kitchen N. Attleboro 9. Uncle Ed s Front Porch Rehoboth 10. Vino s Family Cafe Rehoboth IN ATTLEBORO 1. Attleboro Arts Museum 2. Attleboro Industrial Museum 3. Attleboro Springs Wildlife Sanctuary 4. Capron Park Zoo 5. Hillside Country Club 6. La Sallette Shrine 7. Seekonk Speedway 8. World War I Memorial Park La Sallette Shrine Capron Park Zoo

3 FALL RIVER Fall River Freetown Somerset Swansea NEW BEDFORD Acushnet Dartmouth Fairhaven New Bedford Westport Battleship Cove Image by Nancy Marshall New Bedford Whaling Museum You will fall for the Greater Fall River area! Go from battleships to mountain biking; eat pierogies, pork pies, homemade ice cream and Portuguese food, explore a Bioreserve and view the vista from a granite ledge! Narrows Center for the Arts With tons to see and do, you are sure to love Greater New Bedford! Greater New Bedford, a.k.a. the South Coast, is located on the mainland side of Buzzards Bay. The South Coast offers vacationers countless outdoor activities and magnificent scenery. Downtown New Bedford IN FALL RIVER IN FALL RIVER IN NEW BEDFORD IN NEW BEDFORD 1. Al Mac s Diner Fall River 2. Caldeiras Fall River 3. Jerry Remys Fall River 4. Mesa 21 Fall River 5. Patti s Pierogies Fall River 6. Sarges Fall River 7. TA Restaurant Fall River 8. Terra Nostra Fall River 9. The Aviary Swansea 10. The Cove Restaurant Fall River 1. Battleship Cove 2. Children s Museum of Greater Fall River 3. Fall River Fire Museum 4. Fall River Historical Society 5. Lafayette-Durfee House 6. Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast/Museum 7. Marine Museum at Fall River 8. Narrows Center for the Arts Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast 1. Bayside Restaurant Westport 2. Bittersweet Farm Westport 3. Blue Point Restaurant Acushnet 4. Freestone s City Grill New Bedford 5. Little Moss Dartmouth 6. Margaret s Fairhaven 7. Not Your Average Joe s Dartmouth 8. The Black Whale New Bedford 9. The Pasta House Fairhaven 10. Waterfront Grill New Bedford 1. Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary 2. Buttonwood Park Zoo 3. Buzzards Bay Brewing 4. Coastal Wine Trail 5. Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust (DNRT) 6. New Bedford Whaling Museum 7. Rotch-Jones-Duff House 8. Zeiterion Theatre St. Anthony s Church Zeiterion Theatre Cornell Farm St. Ann s Cathedral

4 Trescott Street Gallery TAUNTON Berkley Dighton Raynham Taunton TRI-TOWN Easton Mansfield Norton Berkley Antiques Mansfield Center Anytime is a great time to go to Greater Taunton! From stocked fishing ponds to New England s largest flea market, the Greater Taunton area is filled with natural wonders and man-made fun. Taunton s holiday lights on the town green are a favorite December destination. IN TAUNTON 1. Alice s Last Stop Dighton 2. Asian Palace Raynham 3. El Mariachi Taunton 4. Giorgio s Steak House Dighton 5. OV S Restaurant Taunton 6. Star Drive-In Berkley 7. Stoneforge Raynham 8. The Jockey Club Raynham 9. The Milk Bottle Raynham 10. Ugly Duckling Taunton IN TAUNTON 1. Dighton Rock Museum 2. Lake Sabbatia 3. Massasoit State Park 4. Old Colony Historic Museum 5. Painting with a Splash 6. Raynham Flea Market 7. Taunton Green 8. Trescott Street Gallery Holiday Inn Taunton The Tri-Town area should make every visitor s short list! Right near I-95 and I-495, the Tri-Town is convenient to Boston, Providence, the South Shore, Cape Cod, and the South Coast. Don t miss Borderland in Easton, one of the most prized state parks in the Commonwealth. Plus, Mansfield offers great accommodations for those going to Mansfield Crossing, Patriot Place or Wrentham Outlets. If golf is your passion, Norton is your town! IN TRI-TOWN 1. Chaloos Restaurant Easton 2. Cibo Matto Mansfield 3. Flynn s Irish Pub Mansfield 4. Hayashi Restaurant Easton 5. Mario s Trattoria North Easton 6. Pikes Peak Mining Company Mansfield 7. Sabatino s Tratttoria Norton 8. Sake Mansfield 9. The Farmer s Daughter Easton 10. Trinity Pub Norton IN TRI-TOWN 1. Borderland State Park 2. Bog Iron Brewery 3. Children s Museum of Easton 4. Mansfield Community Mural 5. National Black Doll Museum 6. Natural Resources Trust 7. Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary 8. Xfinity Center The Grotto Xfinity Center Wrentham Outlets Cibo Matto

5 SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS HAS IT ALL! Whether you re planning a vacation or traveling to Southeastern Massachusetts on business, let the Southeastern Massachusetts Visitors Bureau be your guide to all that Southeastern Massachusetts has to offer. From the working waterfront and cobblestone streets of historic downtown New Bedford, to the fast-paced Seekonk Speedway, you re sure to find limitless adventures to experience, sights to behold and flavors to savor. ADVENTURE AWAITS! SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU c/o New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box Purchase St. New Bedford, MA P: info@visitsemass.com