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Recreation | Museums | Island Transport | Whale Watching | Antiquing | Local Vineyards | Dining
The Delano Homestead & Breakfast is located on the Massachusetts South Coast, near the border of Bristol and Plymouth Counties. It is situated in the historic, Fairhaven village center. It is a very short stroll to the lovely Millicent Library (to be visited), the Town Hall, four restaurants, Fort Phoenix State Beach, a bicycle path, and gift shops.
There are many activities and attractions to be found near the B & B, along the South Coast, near Fairhaven. These include: The New Bedford Whaling Museum; music festivals; clambakes; lobster boils; kayaking; bird watching; vineyard tours; antiquing; fishing; regattas; marinas; Martha's Vineyard; Block Island; Horseneck Beach State Park; Fort Phoenix State Park; New Bedford National Historic Park; Cape Cod National Seashore; Providence; Boston; Newport; Plimouth Plantation; New Bedford Yacht Club; and much much more.
Fort Phoenix State Beach, Fairhaven - 1 mile away
New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park, New Bedford - 5 mins away
Fairhaven's West Island Town Beach - 10 minutes away
Horseneck Beach State Reservation, Westport - 20 mins away
Demarest Lloyd State Park, Dartmouth - 20 mins away
Allen's Pond Audubon Sanctuary, Dartmouth, MA - 20 mins away
New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedford - 5 mins away
The Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum, New Bedford - 5 mins away
Seamen's Bethel, New Bedford - 5 mins away
New Bedford MA Museum of Glass - 5 mins away
Newport Car Museum - Portsmouth RI - 20 mins away
Audrain Auto Museum - Newport RI - 40 mins away
The Astor's Beechwood Mansion, Newport - 40 mins away
Blithewold Mansion and Gardens, Newport - 40 mins away
International Tennis Hall of Fame, Newport - 40 mins away
Rhode Island School of Design Museum, Providence - 30 mins away
Plimouth Patuxet Museum Plymouth, MA - 35 mins away
Battleship Cove, Fall River MA - 15 mins away
Cuttyhunk Ferry Company - 5 mins away
Seastreak Ferry Between New Bedford and Martha's Vineyard or Nanucket - 5 mins away
Steamship Authority Ferry between Woods Hole and Nantucket - 45 mins away
Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises, Hyannis
Dolphin Fleet Whale Watching, Provincetown
New Bedford Antiques at the Cove - Huge antique Cooperative - 10 minutes away
Acushnet River Antiques - Another large antique Coop - 5 minutes away
There are many other antique stores in the region, just ask us.
Westport River Winery- local winery (which also has live music), Westport, MA - 20 mins away
Buzzards Bay Brewery - Local brewery in Westport - 20 mins away
Sakonnet Vineyards, Little Compton - 35 mins away
Greenvale Vineyards, Portsmouth - 35 mins away
Dining:
The Black Whale, New Bedford, MA. - 5 mins away - overlooks fishing boats
Elizabeth's Restaurant, Fairhaven, MA - 4 blocks away
Off the Hook Restaurant, Fairhaven, MA - 6 miles away (seasonal - waterfront)
The Back Eddy, Westport, MA - waterfront (seasonal) - 20 mins away
Cisco Brewery Kitchen and Bar, New Bedford - waterfront - 10 mins away
Fathoms Waterfront Bar and Grill - waterfront on inner harbor - 1 mile away
Feel free to contact us for recommendations on dozens of other area restaurants and dining experiences. We have a great diversity in the area including: Portuguese (an area specialty), Thai, Italian, Indian, Lebanese, Chinese, Mexican/ Central American, American, Microbreweries, seafood (of course) and more.
