Outdoor Things to Do in New Bedford

Explore at your own pace with app-guided clues, puzzles, and hidden stories.

4.643 reviews in New BedfordTrusted by 1M+ explorersSelf-guided · no booking · play offline

How it works

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Pick a Quest

Find an adventure that sparks your curiosity.

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Get the App

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Start & Play

Go to the start point and have fun!

What people have to say about quests in New Bedford?

4.6

Based on 43+ Local Reviews

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Katie D

The Oz Escape in New Bedford

my work family

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FHS

The Oz Escape in New Bedford

this was so much fun!!! we loved it

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Deb55

The Oz Escape in New Bedford

this was so much fun!!!

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Ways to explore New Bedford with Questo

One app, one type of quest — different ways to play it.

As a scavenger hunt

Solve clues and puzzles at real New Bedford landmarks. Race against the clock or take it at your own pace — and bring a group to compete for a spot on the leaderboard.

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As a self-guided walking tour

A GPS-guided walking route with stories along the way. Play on your own schedule, stop and resume anytime — and once you've downloaded a quest, it works fully offline.

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Frequently asked questions

How do self-guided walking tours in New Bedford work?
Download the Questo app, pick a walking tour in New Bedford, and start walking. The app guides you with GPS to each stop, where you solve a clue or puzzle before moving on. Most tours take 60-120 minutes. No booking needed, start anytime.
How many walking tours are available in New Bedford?
Questo currently offers 2 self-guided walking tours in New Bedford. Prices start from $5.24 per person.
Do I need to book a walking tour in New Bedford in advance?
No, Questo walking tours are self-guided and available anytime. There is no booking, no fixed time, and no guide to meet. Just open the app when you are ready and start exploring New Bedford at your own pace.

Discover New Bedford, United States of America on foot with Questo's self-guided walking tours: follow clues from landmark to landmark and uncover stories most visitors walk straight past. Start with The Oz Escape in New Bedford, the most popular quest in New Bedford. Players rate New Bedford's quests 4.6 out of 5 across 43 reviews. The routes cover 27 landmarks, monuments, and hidden corners across the city. From $5.24 per quest. No tour guide, no group, no fixed schedule, just you, your phone, and the city.

About New Bedford

Discover the Whaling City in a whole new way with Questo's self-guided walking tours and city treasure hunts. Follow clues, solve puzzles, and immerse yourself in interactive stories as you explore New Bedford’s harborfront, historic architecture, and vibrant arts scene.

From mystery games in the Seaport Cultural District to clue-filled adventures through the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and along Union Street, each quest blends sightseeing with immersive storytelling. You will visit New Bedford Whaling Museum, Fort Taber Park, Buttonwood Park, and hidden gems like Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum — all at your own pace, with no guide required.

Perfect for couples on a day trip, families with kids, groups of friends, or solo explorers, Questo turns "things to do in New Bedford" into live, interactive adventures. Start anytime, pause for fresh seafood or coffee by the waterfront, and experience New Bedford’s mix of maritime history and modern creativity in a way you will never forget.