The Lens
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If You Go… to New Bedford
How to get there:
New Bedford is located in the South Coast of Massachusetts. It is only half an hour from Providence, an hour away from Boston. By car from Boston, take the 24 MA south towards Brockton, Merge onto 140 south until you’re in the city.
Where to eat:
Elizabeth’s Restaurant
1461 Acushnet Ave
(508) 990-7940
Authentic Guatemalan foods are offered here. The food is fresh and most entrees cost between five to ten dollars. There are enchiladas, empanadas, and pastillos, but they offer salads and other options if customers desire.
Miguel’s Place
253 Union St
508) 990-8781
This restaurant is located in downtown New Bedford and is known for its excellent service. The staff is friendly and there are plenty of delicious, homemade, Portuguese foods to choose from.
What to do:
New Bedford Whaling Museum
18 Johnny Cake Hill
(508) 997-0046
www.whalingmuseum.org
Tuesday - Saturday 9 - 4, Sunday 11-4.
Adults $14, Seniors $12, Students $9, Children $6.
The Whaling Museum is filled with articles which document New Bedford's history and heritage in regards to it's status as the "Whaling City."
Fort Taber
1000C S Rodney French Blvd
(508) 994-3938
http://forttaber.org/
Open Daily 1 pm – 4 pm
Fort Taber is a historic war fort in the city’s south end which is also home to some popular beaches.
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