Location: Eastern Massachusetts < Massachusetts < USA
Nearest Airport:
Providence at 40
Miles
Nearest Ferry:
New Bedford at 5
Miles
Car: necessary
Town of Fairhaven has lovely center with several historic Gothic style buildings that make up the town square. Founded in the 1600's it offers many interesting and historically rich learning opportunities. Sister city to New Bedford you won't want to miss a visit to the whaling museum, the fishing fleet centered in the harbor or the boat yards on the Fairhaven side of the harbor. You can catch a ferry to the islands as well. The bike trail built on an old railway runs from Fairhaven center to Mattappoisette and passes very near the cottage. The Buttonwood Zoo is also great fun for the whole family. If you want more wave action a day trip to Horseneck beach is a great outing located about 1/2 hr from the cottage.