LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Does making a trip to Massachussets just to see an antiquated ceremony seem pointless without something more substantive? Need to be entertained before or after the wedding? Have an amateur or professional interest in notable murders?
We've got you covered!
The Whaling Museum
"The New Bedford Whaling Museum is the world's largest whaling museum and mounts rotating and permanent exhibitions drawn from among its many exceptional collections... The core exhibition 'From Pursuit to Preservation: the Global Story of Whales & Whaling' invites patrons to consider the great environmental, economic and social impact whaling has had on the world."
Cherry & Webb Town Beach
Fancy a stroll on the beach or a dip in the water at one of Massachusset's most fiercely lifeguarded, beautiful and untouched beaches? Perfect for a long walk or some body surfing amongst the waves. Beach requires a quarter-mile walk up a sandy path.
Parking by permit only—let Jenna know if you want to check it out. Possible group excursion on Sunday?
Horseneck State Beach
Better for people-watching than nature-watching. Parking is just a few short steps from the beach.
Historic Downtown New Bedford
Want to explore the hometown of Herman Melville and the historic epicenter of the whaling industry? Download the PDF guide by clicking above, or check out either of the two following links:
http://www.downtownnb.org/
http://www.whalingcity.net/
The Lizzie Borden Museum
"Lizzy Borden took an axe,
Gave her mother forty whacks,
When she saw what she had done,
She gave her father forty-one."
Creeeeeeeeepy.
Westport Rivers Winery
Get yer taste on at Westport's local Winery. Try the champagne—it's great.
Just Beer
Previously Buzzards Bay and now "Just Beer" the place makes small batches for the neighborhood and offers tours on Saturdays at 1pm, just in time to get inappropriately drunk for the ceremony!
Battleship Cove
The world's largest naval ship museum. The website kinda says it all, so click the link above.
The Newport Mansions
Gawk at the summer "cottages" of obscenely wealthy American dynasties in scenic Newport, Rhode Island. They've been well-preserved and converted into non-profit museums. Shake your fist and spout clever anti-Wall Street rhetoric while strolling through these lovely estates!