Overview
Dartmouth is a town in Bristol County, in the SouthCoast region of Massachusetts. Dartmouth includes the sections called "North Dartmouth" and "South Dartmouth". It is home to the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (UMass Dartmouth).
1 sights · 2 things to do · 2 places to eat · 3 places to stay
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Best things about Dartmouth
Lloyd Center for the Environment
Natural science center, observation deck, and walking trails.
Demarest Lloyd State Park
Scenic area with a beach suitable for young children.
Dave Cornell Charters
Striped bass, bluefish, false albacore and bonito. Fly fishing a specialty.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 80°F; winter lows dip to about 24°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Mar and Oct. (climate data from nearby Newport)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- EWB New Bedford Regional Airport, New Bedford — 4 mi away. Directions
- NPT Newport State Airport, Newport — 17 mi away. Directions
- PVD Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport, Providence/Warwick — 25 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Lloyd Center for the Environment, Demarest Lloyd State Park
- Lunch Metro Pizza & Grill
- Afternoon Dave Cornell Charters
- Dinner Little Moss
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
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Get in
- Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston and T.F. Green Airport in Warwick (Rhode Island) are the major airports.
- Dartmouth is reached via Interstate 195 to Route 88 if coming from the west; or Route 140 South or Faunce Corner Road if coming from the east. Routes 6 also serves the town.
See
Do
Buy
Eat
Eat Metro Pizza & Grill
A local pizzeria with fresh subs, pizza and salads, supports organizations.
Sleep
Go next
Wesport, to the west, and New Bedford, to the east, are the neighboring towns. Tourist destinations Cape Cod, Newport, RI and Boston are all within an hour's drive.
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