New Bedford

Location:

41°37.722 N 70°54.800 W

Anchorages:

North of Palmer Island at end of mooring field in 10 feet of water

Marinas:

Several local

Cruiser Amenities:

	Dinghy dock: US Coast Guard Auxiliary at 41.38.36 N, 70.34.46 W
	Garbage bin in parking lot of US Coast Guard Auxiliary
	Visitors Center on Waterfront north of ferry dock; www.ci.new-bedford.ma.us, 800-508-5353, 508-979-1745

Transportation:

	Town buses to Stop N Shop in Fairhaven
	Car Rental: Enterprise Rent a Car far away from the harbor

Provisions:

	Super Stop N Shop in Fairhaven
	Shaws in Fairhaven

Attractions:

	Good natural harbor
	Scenic old town
	New Bedford Whaling Museum, 508-997-0046, does not duplicate the Nantucket Whaling Museum; learn about the mammals here

Internet Access:

	Wireless in harbor; $21/3 days
	Public library has terminal access

Restaurants:

	Mike's in Fairhaven; car required; best clam chowder ever eaten
	Elizabeth's in Fairhaven; walking distance from Coast Guard dock