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Fairhaven, Massachusetts
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Fairhaven Office of Tourism & Visitors Center
43 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719
OPEN YEAR-ROUND: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone/Fax: 508-979-4085 Email: FairhavenTours@aol.com
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Fairhaven, Massachusetts, is a lovely seaside community on the shore of Buzzards Bay, directly across the harbor from the famed whaling port of New Bedford. To reach Fairhaven by car, take Exit 18 off Route I-195, halfway between Providence, RI, and Cape Cod.
Fairhaven has a rich history dating back to the days of the Pilgrims. The first naval battle of the American Revolution was fought by Fairhaven militiamen aboard the sloop Success in May of 1775. The town withstood an attack by the British in 1778 and grew in prosperity during the whaling days in the 1800s.
The town's most remarkable features are the magnificent European-style public buildings built between 1885 and 1906 by Standard Oil Company millionaire Henry Huttleston Rogers, a native of the town.
Visiting Fairhaven, you'll find a public beach, several recreational marinas, historical Fort Phoenix and the Rogers buildings, free walking tours, a number of unique shops and more than fifty restaurants. There are three bed and breakfast establishments as well as three larger accommodations. Click here for a look at FAIRHAVEN SPECIAL EVENTS.
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Free Guide Book
A free Vistors Guide book to Fairhaven, Massachusetts is available by writing to the address above. Learn about the town's history, attractions, accommodations, special events and much more.
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Free Tours
From June through September, free historical walking tours are given by the Office of Tourism.
H.H. ROGERS TOUR: Thursdays 10:00 a.m., June though September
from Fairhaven Visitors Center.
Ninety minute tour about Standard Oil Co. millionaire Henry Huttleston Rogers and the European style public buildings he donated to his hometown.
FORT PHOENIX MINUTEMAN TOUR: Thursdays 2:00 p.m., June through September
from Hurricane Barrier, Fort Street.
Ninety minute tour guided by a colonial militiaman outlining the fort's history from 1775 through the Civil War. Flintlock musket firing demonstration.
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Links
ACCOMMODATIONS
MARINAS/SHIPYARDS
OTHER FAIRHAVEN INFO
REGIONAL INFO
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