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Bustling Boston boasts myriad restaurants, hotels, and activities for visitors, but 61 miles away is a historic city teeming with charm that is often overlooked when exploring the state. New Bedford, Massachusetts, is tucked into the state’s southern end, between Rhode Island and Cape Cod. A highly walkable city, many of New Bedford’s eateries, museums, and even the ferry are within walking distance of each other. Home to about 100,000 people (compared to Boston’s 673,000), the coastal lifestyle in this quaint city, with its cobblestone streets, affordability, and beachside location, makes it a retirement destination worth looking at.
In New Bedford, retirees can relax while searching for seashells or take walks in the historic district and waterfront. Plenty of paved pathways and picturesque views encourage exploration and a healthy lifestyle. Speaking to its retiree appeal, around 30% of New Bedford’s population is over age 50, according to Census Reporter. AARP and the World Health Organization have even designated it an age-friendly city because of several factors that support its livability. These include lovely outdoor spaces, a good transportation system, and opportunities for social participation. Once considered the wealthiest city on the planet due to the whaling industry, New Bedford is now affordable for pensioners.
Culture, history, and charm an hour from Boston
New Bedford has a long history that began when colonists from Plymouth first settled here in 1652. With its deep-water harbor, the southern Massachusetts city was a major global whaling port by 1820. Today, it’s a culturally rich destination with plenty to keep retirees entertained…