Day Trips With Dogs Massachusetts – New Bedford, a small town in southeastern Massachusetts, is a great day trip for dogs from Rhode Island. You can easily drive from Providence, RI to New Bedford, MA. We couldn’t even do everything on my list in one day because we had so much fun and ended up staying longer than expected in a few places.
We started by passing through New Bedford in Mattapoisett to get to the Mattapoisett Railroad (link). The weather was perfect, and this 4.5-mile trail offers views of Buzzards Bay, lagoons and lagoons, the city’s boat dock, and more. Starting our day with a nice walk on this train line was worth the journey.
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After checking in properly, we headed to New Bedford, Massachusetts (about 20 minutes from Mattapoisett).
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We went to Fort Taber Park (link) to walk along Buzzard’s Bay and check out the various forts within the park. The castles were impressive, but the real highlight was the beautiful view over the water. Trails at Fort Taber connect to New Bedford Covewalk (link) for a beautiful view along the water. There were many people and many dogs in the park. This park is very popular and well used.
It was nice walking in the garden and Teddy was tired by the time we were done. We usually try to break up large parts of our adventure walks with more rest time, but the weather was so nice and the trail was so much fun that we couldn’t resist continuing.
Teddy loved greeting the other dogs and really enjoyed this part of the adventure. By the time we finished walking he was definitely ready for a break. At this point we had walked about five kilometers and we were all ready for a late lunch!
On day trips that involve lots of outdoor activities, we often look for cozy places to eat, and Whale Tail Pillar Bar (link) was cozy and delicious.
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Business was brisk and it looked like the kind of place that could be busy when the weather was nice. It’s next to a small ice cream shop and a larger restaurant, Black Whale (a similar restaurant and oyster bar).
I could see it being a place to enjoy your nice dinner. Whale’s Tail Clam Bar had a good seafood and other typical clam food (mostly fried, but some great options on the menu if you want to avoid fried food) and a good selection of drinks and spirits. I went with the fried shrimp and really enjoyed it! It was a light and delicious bread.
After resting and enjoying our lunch at the Whale Tail Clam Bar, we crossed the street to visit the buildings and grounds that make up the New Bedford Whale National Historical Park (link). Although Teddy the dog cannot enter various buildings or the whale museum, there are wayfinding signs and plenty of historic architecture that can be appreciated without entering the buildings.
It’s been on my visit list for a few years now and it was great to see the site in person. And I think Teddy liked this activity unlike his previous trip!
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We walked for more than an hour in an area less than three square meters. Definitely worth it if you’re considering visiting.
At this point we were all getting ready to end this particular adventure and head back to Rhode Island.
We spent approximately ten hours on this adventure, including approximately two hours of driving time, more than six miles of hiking, and a delicious meal. New Bedford was a great day trip for dogs and the experience is definitely one we would like to repeat in the future. Nestled in the scenic hills of Western Massachusetts, Chester is a hidden gem with natural beauty, rich history and numerous outdoor activities. Whether you’re a local looking for a new town to explore in Massachusetts or a foreigner like me looking for a day trip – you’ll find what you’re looking for in Chester, Massachusetts!
I lived in the Berkshires for a few years, but while living there I continued to explore the main and popular towns like Lennox, Stockbridge, Great Barrington, and Pittsfield.
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It wasn’t until I returned to Connecticut that I began exploring the edges of the Berkshires – Berkshire Hill towns like Chester, Otis, Beckett and North Adams.
Located at the southeastern tip of Berkshire County, it’s an easy day trip from Connecticut and just an hour’s drive from West Hartford.
Chester is the best road trip in Massachusetts and the place to visit if you are looking for nature, peace and quiet.
Instead of Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts, you’ll find the family-owned Carm’s and Ice Cream Shop. The ladies behind the counter are friendly but busy with locals and passing visitors. You may wait 10 minutes or more for your turn at the checkout, but this is the time to save.
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Renew the town and sync with the Westfield River running through it; It’s time for events!
So if you’re looking for the perfect Massachusetts day trip; A place where you can find new walks, discover waterfalls and swimming pools and enjoy a day in the countryside; Go to Chester!
Enjoy the Keystone Arches Trail, one of Chester’s most famous trails. The entire route is 4.7 miles round trip. But you can walk for as long and as many kilometers as you like, as the entire route takes you along the Westfield River and through deep woodland, taking you to 19th-century railway arches.
These stone structures, some reaching 70 meters in height, were the first of their kind in America. The combination of history, engineering marvels and natural beauty makes this a must for your Chester adventure!
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A very easy route with very little elevation change, bring the whole family and leashed dogs on a historic Chester adventure!
In the 18th century, European colonists settled the lands that make up the Chester-Blandford State Forest. The towns of Chester and Blandford were founded in 1783 and 1731 respectively. “Like much of Massachusetts, the forest land was used primarily for timber production and agriculture.”
Chester-Blandford National Forest covers approximately 3,000 acres and has a variety of trails, from easy to moderate.
You can take Trail 1.9 Sanderson Brook Falls, which takes you on a wide gravel road to Sanderson Falls.
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Or you can do the 2.7-mile Sanderson Brook Falls Loop, which takes you to the breathtaking views of the Memorial Trail and then down the canyon, ending at Sanderson Brook Falls. (If you want to learn more about this hike, which includes dog-friendly information, check out my guide to Sanderson Brook Falls.)
Just 10 minutes outside Chester you’ll find Becket Quarry, a Trustees-owned property that you should definitely stop by on your trip to Chester.
“Explore abandoned quarries and the remains of the operator who once worked here. There are carved stone pillars with interpretive panels detailing the history of this granite quarry and identifying artifacts.”
Beginning in the 1860s, Chester-Hudson’s Italian quarry produced Chester Blue granite valuable for headstones and monuments, but it abandoned the facilities and went bankrupt in the late 1940s. In the late 1990s, the Beckett Land Trust purchased the property to protect it from development.
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Since I visited on a hot summer Sunday, I didn’t see as many people here as I expected, but we went early in the morning. On the way, I saw more young people arriving for what appeared to be a day of swimming and listening to music.
How can there be so many waterfalls in a small town?! We have Sanderson Brook Falls, Glendale Falls, and now Goldmine Falls. Wow! For these alone, I would make a return trip to this waterfall town.
You can get a front row seat to Goldmine Falls for over ten miles. The entire trail is 0.5 miles round trip, but is rated ‘moderate’ on AllTrails because you’ll get some elevation gain here, along with rocks and roots.
🚗 Getting to Goldmine Falls: 42.24771, -72.92436 click for directions (Note: Parking is on busy Route 20, near the trailhead (unfortunately.) So you need to park carefully and cross the road to reach the road.)
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Glendale Falls is one of the highest and tallest waterfalls in Massachusetts, and you don’t have to go far to see it!
Another property owned by the trustees is about 30 meters from the base of the falls. But I think what I liked most was above the falls; Some water pools that are most suitable
