Location: 41.6376043, -70.9036487
Location
Fairhaven is a coastal town in Bristol County across the harbor from New Bedford, featuring working waterfronts, beaches, and village greens. Routes 6 and I-195 provide links across the South Coast.
History
Settled in the 1600s, Fairhaven flourished with shipbuilding, whaling support trades, and fishing. Philanthropist Henry H. Rogers endowed striking civic buildings that define the historic center.
Attractions
Visitors explore Fort Phoenix, harbor walks, bike paths, and shoreline parks. Seasonal festivals and coastal dining add to the town’s maritime appeal.