The Buzzards Bay region is home to hundreds of places where you can explore the outdoors. Head to a park or conservation area and take to the trails on a hike through fields, forests, and salt marshes. Hit the beach on a sunny summer afternoon, or launch your boat into the water for a fun day of cruising on the waves. No matter where you are, you’ll find a fantastic place in your community to discover Buzzards Bay.
Part of the Southeastern Massachusetts Bioreserve, Watuppa Reservation is a gateway to an expanse of protected forests.
Discover island adventures on the untamed shores of the Weepecket Islands, a small island chain north of Naushon.
Seek out a rich array of plants and wildflowers among woods and old agricultural remnants at Wernick Farm in Dartmouth.
Enjoy unrivaled seclusion on sandy shores along a wildlife-rich salt marsh at West Beach, a public beach on private Naushon Island.
West Beach in New Bedford is well-known for its clear, calm waters, where families can splash and play on Clarks Cove.
Walk peaceful trails beneath a bird-filled canopy in this coastal forest on the north shore of Martha’s Vineyard.
Boaters and anglers can launch on a Buzzards Bay adventure from the public ramp and town dock on West Falmouth Harbor.
West Island State Reservation's pristine coastal habitats offer a natural retreat that outdoor enthusiasts will love.
Set next to windswept salt marshes on West Island, this Fairhaven beach is a paradise for outdoors lovers.
This public boat ramp in New Bedford’s South End offers boaters, paddlers, and anglers access to scenic Clarks Cove.
Head out for a day of fishing and boating on Buzzards Bay from the state boat ramp on the Westport River.
History comes to life at Westport Town Farm, where you can explore a Colonial-era farm along the Westport River.
Hike or picnic, explore freshwater wetlands, bird-watch or just watch the clouds pass by in this family-friendly preserve.
Explore the Weweantic River in a small boat, kayak, or paddleboard from the Route 195 state boat ramp in Wareham.
Step back in time at the 200-year-old ruins of White's Factory, a former cotton and saw mill on the Acushnet River.
Begin a paddling adventure on the Agawam River's flat, beautiful waters from Whitlock’s Landing in Wareham.
Boat out to this tree-covered island in Onset Bay to enjoy a day of swimming, shellfishing, and beachcombing, ending with one of the best sunsets around.
Explore lush trails beside a woodland river, then grill up a picnic lunch in this beautiful Little Compton forest.
Take an adventure through hilly pine and oak woods at William Minot Forest in Wareham.
Peace and tranquility define Wing Pond Woods, a well-hidden gem directly off the Shining Sea Bikeway in North Falmouth.
For Marion boaters, the Wings Cove Launching Ramp is an excellent spot to start a day of fishing in the Cape Cod Canal.
With a scenic trail through the woods to Winsegansett Pond and a beach, this Fairhaven destination is a gem to discover.
With amazing water views and a lush natural setting, Wood Neck Beach is a summer destination for Falmouth families.
Follow the path at Wylde Reserve in Dartmouth to the salt marshes of Demarest Lloyd State Park.
