Visitor Center & Park Garden Hours
Address: 33 William Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
New Bedford was the whaling capital of the world: its fleet circled the globe in the 1800s, its wealth built a grand port, and its docks sheltered Frederick Douglass after his escape from slavery; Melville set out from here before writing Moby-Dick.
Climb aboard the world's largest ship model at the Whaling Museum and walk the cobblestone historic district. For a challenge, explore the full museum, the Seamen's Bethel of Moby-Dick fame, and the schooner Ernestina's story in one deep visit.
Coordinates: 41.63570, -70.92416