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Description of New Bedford, Massachusetts
New Bedford is seen by its residents as a wonderfully diverse and culturally rich community with a proud past, present and future. The whaling capital of the world in the 18th century, the city has evolved to become the home of many major industries which manufacture products used throughout the United States and abroad. The city prides itself on its working waterfront and historic district, as well as its expanding retail and tourist trades.
While it is a city of approximately 100,000 people, New Bedford maintains a close-knit community feel. Recently named one of the top ten "Green Cities" in the country, New Bedford residents feel that its parks are breathtaking and its beaches gorgeous. Enhanced with festivals and celebrations throughout the year, New Bedford is a wonderful place to visit. The unbeatable quality of life relished by Bedford makes it an even better place to live and raise a family.
It is located in southeastern Massachusetts, bordered by Dartmouth on the west, Freetown on the north, Acushnet on the east, and Buzzards Bay on the south. New Bedford is 54 miles south of Boston; 33 miles southeast of Providence, Rhode Island; and about 208 miles from New York City.
Narrative compiled by the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (
DHCD
).
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