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The
City of New Bedford Massachusetts 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 residents makes New Bedford an even better
place to live and raise a family.
New Bedford Mass 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. |