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South-Dartmouth is located in Bristol County, Massachusetts and has a population of around 30,000 residents. The town was first settled in 1652 and incorporated in 1664. The land on which the town stood was purchased by trading goods with the Wampanoag Chiefs Massasoit and Wamsutta by the elders of Plymouth Colony. The land was then sold to the Quakers who wanted to live outside the stringent religious laws of the Plymouth Puritans. There are still several Quaker meeting houses in South Dartmouth, including the Apponegansett Meeting House, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. South Dartmouth started out as an agricultural community but during the late 19th century its' beautiful coastline began to attract wealthy members of the New Bedford society and it soon became a popular resort area. Round Hill in South Dartmouth was the site of early-to-mid 20th century research in the use of radio and microwaves for aviation and communication by MIT researches. It is also the site of Green Mansion, vacation home to Hetty Green, who was known as the richest woman in the world in her time (she was also well known for her wild eccentricities.) Today the town has a vibrant retail center and offers beach activities, boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking and birdwatching opportunities.

Surrounding areas: Fairhaven, Massachusetts (3.7 mi), Westport, Massachusetts (6.5 mi), Mattapoisett, Massachusetts (8.4 mi), Westport Point, Massachusetts (8.4 mi), Marion Center, Massachusetts (11.9 mi), Woods Hole, Massachusetts (14.6 mi), Wareham, Massachusetts (15.9 mi)

South Dartmouth Vacation Rentals




South Dartmouth Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
Comfort Inn North Dartmouth171 Faunce Cor RdNorth Dartmouth, MA3.6 mi.(508) 996-0800
Holiday Inn Express Harbor110 Middle StFairhaven, MA3.9 mi.(508) 997-1281
New Bedford Days Inn500 Hathaway StNew Bedford, MA4.5 mi.(508) 997-1231
Hampton Inn New Bedford-Fairhaven1 Hampton WayFairhaven, MA4.6 mi.(508) 990-8500
Residence Inn181 Faunce Corner RdNorth Dartmouth, MA4.7 mi.(800) 331-3131
Hampton Inn Fall River/Westport53 Old Bedford RdWestport, MA10.7 mi.(508) 675-8500
Days Inn Fall River332 Milliken BlvdFall River, MA13.5 mi.(508) 676-1991
Best Western Fall River360 Airport RdFall River, MA14.3 mi.(508) 672-0011
Nautilus Motor InnFalmouth(woods Hole), MA15.0 mi.(800) 654-2333
Sands Of Time Motor Inn549 Woods Hole RdWoods Hole, MA15.1 mi.(508) 548-6300
4 D Motel1693 Gar HwySomerset, MA15.7 mi.(508) 678-9071
Sea Crest Resort & Conf CTR350 Quaker RdNorth Falmouth, MA15.9 mi.(508) 540-9400
Quality Inn Fall River/somerset1878 Wilbur AveSomerset, MA15.9 mi.(508) 678-4545
Founder's Brook Motel & Suites314 Boyd's LnPortsmouth, RI16.0 mi.(401) 683-1244
Capt Tom Lawrence House75 Locust StFalmouth, MA16.6 mi.(508) 540-1445
Falmouth Square Inn40 N Main StFalmouth, MA16.7 mi.(508) 457-0606
The Palmer House Inn81 Palmer AveFalmouth, MA16.8 mi.(508) 548-1230
Swansea Motor Inn999 Gar HwySwansea, MA16.8 mi.(508) 675-7700
Beach Breeze Inn321 Shore StFalmouth, MA17.1 mi.(508) 548-1765
The Coonamessett InnJones Rd & Gifford StFalmouth, MA17.1 mi.(508) 548-2300
Hotel Falmouth359 Main StFalmouth, MA17.2 mi.(508) 548-3613
Holiday Inn Cape Cod291 Jones RdFalmouth, MA17.4 mi.(508) 540-2000
Mariner Motel555 Main StFalmouth, MA17.5 mi.(508) 548-1331
Best Western Falmouth Marina26 Robbins RdFalmouth, MA17.8 mi.(508) 548-4300
Red Horse Inn28 Falmouth Heights RdFalmouth, MA17.8 mi.(508) 548-0053
Atlantic Motel7 Depot StEAST WAREHAM, MA18.0 mi.(508) 295-0210
Atlantic Motel2859 Cranberry HwyE Wareham, MA18.1 mi.(508) 295-0210
Days Inn Of Newport425 E Main RdMiddletown, RI18.6 mi.(401) 846-3555
Econo Lodge1359 W Main RdMiddletown, RI18.6 mi.(410) 849-2718
Carleton Circle Motel579 Sandwich RdFalmouth, MA18.8 mi.(508) 548-0025
Courtyard Marriott9 Commerce DrMiddletown, RI19.0 mi.(401) 849-8000
Holiday Inn Express Middletown855 W Main RdMiddletown, RI19.0 mi.(401) 848-7128
Comfort Inn Newport28 Aquidneck AveMiddletown, RI19.1 mi.(401) 619-2800
Quality Inn Atlantic Beach Hotel34 Wave AveMiddletown, RI19.1 mi.(401) 847-5330
Rhea's Inn By The Sea42 Aquidneck AveMiddletown, RI19.1 mi.(401) 849-3548
The Greenhouse Inn30 Wave AveMiddletown, RI19.1 mi.(401) 846-0310
Hampton Inn & Suites Middletown/Newport317 W Main RdMiddletown, RI19.4 mi.(401) 848-6555
Howard Johnson Inn Newport/Middletown351 W Main RdMiddletown, RI19.4 mi.(401) 849-2000
Residence Inn By Marriott Newport/Middletown Ri325 W Main RdMiddletown, RI19.4 mi.(401) 845-2005
The Beachmoor Inn & Restaurant11 Buttermilk WayBuzzards Bay, MA19.5 mi.(508) 759-7522
 
Bed & Breakfast
Carriage House Inn93 Miantonomi AveMiddletown, RI19.4 mi.(401) 841-0018
The Look Inn25 Look StVineyard Haven, MA19.8 mi.(508) 693-6893
Emma C'S Bed & Breakfast18 French Farm RdAttleboro, MA28.1 mi.(508) 226-6365

South Dartmouth Weather & Climate

Southeastern Massachusetts has a continental climate with maritime influences. Some areas are classified as humid continental, and others are humid subtropical. Summers are warm and humid with the possibility of thunderstorms. Occasionally these storms are severe with hail and heavy downpours. Winters are cold and snowy, with most snowfall occurring between December and March. Spring and autumn are mild, but changeable depending on the wind direction and jet stream. Cool sea breezes are common, especially in spring. Fog is also commonplace, especially in spring and early summer. Tropical storms or hurricanes are possible, especially in early autumn, but not common. Most hurricanes weaken by the time they reach Massachusetts.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 36°F 20°F 4.69 in. -
February 38°F 21°F 4.01 in. -
March 46°F 28°F 4.68 in. -
April 56°F 38°F 4.37 in. -
May 67°F 48°F 3.69 in. -
June 77°F 58°F 3.95 in. -
July 83°F 65°F 3.54 in. -
August 81°F 64°F 4.55 in. -
September 74°F 57°F 3.89 in. -
October 63°F 46°F 3.97 in. -
November 52°F 36°F 4.66 in. -
December 41°F 25°F 4.77 in. -

South Dartmouth Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the Quonset State airport (OQU) located about 24 miles west of South Dartmouth in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, the Theodore Francis Green State airport (PVD) located approximately 26 miles northwest of South Dartmouth in Providence, Rhode Island, the General Edward Lawrence Logan International airport (BOS) located roughly 53 miles north of South Dartmouth in Boston, Massachusetts, Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) located around 63 miles northwest of South Dartmouth in Bedford, Massachusetts, and finally the Worcester Regional airport (ORH) located about 66 miles northwest of South Dartmouth in Worcester, Massachusetts.

South Dartmouth Attractions

 
Amusement and Theme Parks
Enchanted ForestHope ValleyRI41.0 mi.
Ocean Beach ParkNew LondonCT62.2 mi.
JeepersMethuenMA79.4 mi.
Whalom ParkLunenburgMA80.2 mi.
Canobie Lake ParkSalemNH83.8 mi.
Funworld Game CenterNashuaNH85.5 mi.
Pirate's Fun ParkSalisburyMA87.1 mi.
 
Water Parks
Westport Water SlideWestportMA7.4 mi.
Water WizWarehamMA16.3 mi.
Yawgoo Valley Ski Area and WaterparkExeterRI30.9 mi.
Water WizzWesterlyRI48.2 mi.
Maple Breeze ParkPawcatuckCT48.5 mi.
Splish Splash Water ParkRiverheadNY100.8 mi.
Water CountryPortsmouthNH102.7 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Whaling City Golf Course at New BedfordNew BedfordMA2.7 mi.
Allendale Country ClubNorth DartmouthMA2.8 mi.
Acushnet River Valley Golf CourseAcushnetMA6.5 mi.
Rochester Golf ClubRochesterMA11.4 mi.
Marion Golf ClubMarionMA12.0 mi.
Montaup Country ClubPortsmouthRI15.4 mi.
Green Valley Country ClubPortsmouthRI16.0 mi.
Little Harbor Country ClubWarehamMA16.3 mi.
Swansea Country ClubSwanseaMA16.4 mi.
Lakeville Country ClubLakevilleMA17.2 mi.
Poquoy Brook Golf CourseLakevilleMA17.2 mi.
Heritage Hill Country ClubLakevilleMA17.3 mi.
Touisset Country ClubSwanseaMA17.3 mi.
Ballymeade Country ClubNorth FalmouthMA17.4 mi.
Cape Cod Country ClubNorth FalmouthMA17.4 mi.
Woodbriar FalmouthFalmouthMA17.4 mi.
Bay Pointe Country ClubOnsetMA18.2 mi.
Orchard Course at Newport National Golf ClubMiddletownRI18.4 mi.
Bristol Golf ClubBristolRI18.5 mi.
Fairlawn Golf CourseLincolnRI19.1 mi.
Wampanoag Golf CourseNorth SwanseaMA20.1 mi.
Mink Meadows Golf ClubVineyard HavenMA20.2 mi.
Falmouth Country ClubEast FalmouthMA20.3 mi.
Paul Harney Golf ClubEast FalmouthMA20.3 mi.
Brookside Golf ClubBourneMA20.8 mi.
Farm Neck Golf ClubOak BluffsMA22.0 mi.
John F Parker Municipal Golf CourseTauntonMA22.6 mi.
Jamestown Golf CourseJamestownRI23.1 mi.
Hidden Hollow Country ClubRehobothMA23.4 mi.
Hillside Country ClubRehobothMA23.4 mi.
 
Ski Areas
Nashoba ValleyWestfordMA72.8 mi.
Wachusett MountainPrincetonMA76.3 mi.
Mount TomHolyokeMA96.0 mi.
Mount SouthingtonSouthingtonCT100.1 mi.
Temple MountainPeterboroughNH102.4 mi.
WoodburyWoodburyCT117.3 mi.
Otis RidgeOtisMA118.2 mi.
Pats PeakHennikerNH118.6 mi.
Mount SnowBrattleboroVT119.7 mi.
Haystack at Mount SnowBrattleboroVT119.7 mi.
 
State Parks
Demarest Lloyd Memorial State ParkMA5.3 mi. 
Dighton Rock State ParkMA17.2 mi. 
Colt State ParkRI19.1 mi. 
Fort Adams State ParkRI21.8 mi. 
Fort Wetherill State ParkRI23.2 mi. 
Haines Memorial State ParkRI23.3 mi. 
Ocean Drive State ParkRI23.3 mi. 
Salter Grove State ParkRI25.1 mi. 
Goddard Memorial State ParkRI25.6 mi. 
Pawtuxet State ParkRI25.9 mi. 
Squantum Woods State ParkRI26.0 mi. 
Watson Pond State ParkMA26.2 mi. 
Cocumscussoc State ParkRI26.8 mi. 
Ellisville Harbor State ParkMA27.3 mi. 
Dodsworth Beach State ParkRI28.7 mi. 
Meshanticut State ParkRI29.7 mi. 
Dyerville State ParkRI31.1 mi. 
Myles Standish State ParkMA31.9 mi. 
Fishermans Memorial State ParkRI32.0 mi. 
Lincoln Woods State ParkRI32.6 mi. 
 
Museums
New Bedford Whaling MuseumNew BedfordMA3.1 mi.(History)
Marine Museum at Fall RiverFall RiverMA13.4 mi.(History)
Battleship CoveFall RiverMA13.4 mi.(History)
Malbone EstateNewportRI20.5 mi.(History)
Newport Historical Society and Museum of Newport HistoryNewportRI20.5 mi.(History)
Newport Art MuseumNewportRI20.5 mi.(Art)
Cape Cod Childre's MuseumMashpeeMA24.1 mi.(Children's)
Benjamin Nye HomesteadEast SandwichMA27.3 mi.(History)
South County MuseumNarragansettRI28.1 mi.(History)
Plimoth PlantationPlymouthMA29.0 mi.(History)
Heritage Harbor Museum History and Education CenterProvidenceRI29.2 mi.(Multidisciplinary)
Museum of Natural History & Cormack PlanetariumProvidenceRI29.2 mi.(Science)
Rhode Island School of Design museumProvidenceRI29.2 mi.(Art)
Providence Children's MuseumProvidenceRI29.2 mi.(Children's)
The Ladd School Virtual MuseumExeterRI30.9 mi.(History)
Kendall Whaling MuseumSharonMA38.7 mi.(History)
Davis Museum and Cultural CenterWellesleyMA51.9 mi.(Art)
Longyear MuseumBrooklineMA52.0 mi.(History)
Museum of TransporationBrooklineMA52.0 mi.(Technology)
Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer HouseStoningtonCT53.0 mi.(History)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
Roger Williams Park ZooProvidenceRI29.2 mi.
New England AquariumBostonMA53.3 mi.
Franklin Park ZooBostonMA53.3 mi.
Mystic AquariumMysticCT55.6 mi.


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