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Attractions New Bedford MA - While many visitors and residents are attracted to New Bedford’s pristine beaches, there is a great deal of ... all » history to explore in New Bedford! For starters, there's one of America's newest National Parks –You can learn more about New Bedford's rich whaling history, and how it inspired Herman Melville's masterpiece Moby Dick in The New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park, and in the world’s largest museum of its kind- New Bedford Whaling Museum Walk the paths along New Bedford’s beaches and enjoy a breath taking view of our historic and bustling working waterfront. Or stroll through the Downtown Historic District along our cobblestone lined streets and stop in to the Seaman's Bethel, the storied Whaleman's Chapel from Melville’s Moby Dick The Buttonwood Park Zoo is nestled in the magnificent Buttonwood Park, where you can see elephants, bears, and bald eagles, as well as remarkable sea life in the Aquatics Environment Complex. There's so much more, so come explore New Bedford!  «