The Whaling City — where working waterfront meets world-class art
Population: 101,079 · South Coast Massachusetts
New Bedford is the most culturally rich city on the South Coast. Once the whaling capital of the world (yes, Moby Dick was set here), it's now home to America's #1 fishing port, a thriving Portuguese community, and an arts district that punches way above its weight. From the cobblestone streets of the Seaport Cultural District to the murals of the South End, this is a city that's proud of where it's been and excited about where it's going.
New Bedford Free Public Library — Main branch + 3 branches. Museum passes, maker space, free Wi-Fi hotspots, extensive Portuguese language collection.
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