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Mattapoisett
Go for one night as a quiet Buzzards Bay stop between New Bedford and Cape Cod: harbour, lighthouse, a 200-acre shore reservation. Skip if you want nightlife.
Mattapoisett is a small Buzzards Bay town of about 6,000 people on Interstate 195, between New Bedford and Wareham. It has a working harbour, a stone lighthouse at Ned's Point, a 200-acre state reservation on Nasketucket Bay and summer concerts at Shipyard Park. One night covers it; two if you use it as a base for the SouthCoast.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep (beaches, lighthouse tours, concerts); late Sep–Oct for quiet walking weather
- avoid Jan–Mar (cold, many seasonal places shut); holiday weekends Jul–Aug for traffic and full inns
- Airports
- PVD · BOS · EWR
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Mattapoisett911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Mattapoisett Police (non-emergency)508-758-4100
- Poison Control (24 h)1-800-222-1222
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Mattapoisett, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery low crime; the real risks are water and roads.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 508-758-4100 Mattapoisett Police (non-emergency) · 1-800-222-1222 Poison Control (24 h)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
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- AirportPVD Rhode Island T.
- Getting aroundA car is the practical choice: sights sit 2–5 km (1.2–3.1 mi) apart with no useful bus.A car is the practical choice: sights sit 1.2–3.1 mi (2–5 km) apart with no useful bus.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee and a pastryUS$5–9
- BeerDraught beer at a barUS$7–10
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekUS$10–25
- Budget bedHostel or shared-room bed (nearest are in New Bedford), a night, per personUS$45
- Mid-range bedRoadside motel double room, a night, per roomUS$160
- High-end bedRoadside motel double room, a night, per roomUS$230
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$90 · Mid US$160 · High US$280
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PVD Rhode Island T. F. Green (About 45–55 min by car via I-195; the usual arrival airport for this coast) · BOS Boston Logan (About 1 h 15 min–1 h 45 min by car; longer on summer Fridays) · EWR Newark Liberty (About 4 h by car; only if the fare gap is large)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Feb
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Care
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Care
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best*
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Apr (11 rain days), driest Sep (8). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Mattapoisett: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
10 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
9 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
10 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is the practical choice: sights sit 2–5 km apart with no useful bus. I-195 links New Bedford (about 20 min west) and Wareham (about 20 min east). In summer you can walk the harbour and Shipyard Park area, and bike the roads to Ned's Point and Brandt Beach. Rideshare is thin outside summer evenings — book ahead or drive.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min
I-195 west by car, about 20 min
Whaling museum, working waterfront and the best food in the region.
Fairhaven
goDoor to door: About 20 min
I-195 west, about 12 min
Pair with New Bedford on the same run.
Door to door: About 30 min
I-195 east, about 20 min
Gateway to Cape Cod; useful if you are heading east next.
Door to door: About 45 min
I-195 west, about 35 min
Half a day for the waterfront and mills; not a full day.
Westport
goDoor to door: About 40 min
I-195 west then local roads, about 30 min
Farm stands, vineyards and Horseneck Beach.
Door to door: About 50 min
I-195 west, about 40 min
Suburban; only worth it for a specific errand or shop.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Harbour and Shipyard Park
Walk to Town Wharf, the inn and the concert green; the only real in-town beds.
Ned's Point and Brandt Beach
Quieter, near the lighthouse and the state reservation; mostly rentals, book early for summer weeks.
Route 6 / Marion Road
Roadside motels and the market; you need a car for everything.
Marion or Fairhaven (nearby)
More rooms 10–15 min away by car; use these when Mattapoisett is full in July–August.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- US$90–140 excl. bed
- Mid
- US$150–240 excl. bed
- High
- US$260+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Harbour inn double room1 × 1 night × US$260 | US$260 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$160 | US$320 |
| Rental car, one day, compact1 × US$70 | US$70 |
| Fuel, about 60 km of local driving1 × US$8 | US$8 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Beach or harbour parking, one day in season1 × US$15 | US$15 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$70 |
| Trip total≈ US$387 per person per day, bed included | US$773 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Flights and car hire excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee and a pastry | US$5–9 |
| Fried seafood plate | US$18–28 |
| Lobster rollSeasonal; market price in summer | US$22–32 |
| Draught beer at a bar | US$7–10 |
| Grocery run for two, one day | US$35–55 |
| Fuel, per US gallon | US$3.00–3.60 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | US$10–25 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Many restaurants and seasonal places close or cut hours outside Jun–Sep: check before you drive.
- Turks Market is cash only.
- Ned's Point Lighthouse tours run on summer Thursdays only (check the town site for dates).
- Beach and harbour parking permits and fees apply in season; read the signs at the lot entrance.
- Coastal fog and fast weather changes on Buzzards Bay: a warm inland forecast can be 8–10 °C (14–18 °F) colder at the water.Coastal fog and fast weather changes on Buzzards Bay: a warm inland forecast can be 14–18 °F (8–10 °C) colder at the water.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Mattapoisett Police (non-emergency)
- 508-758-4100
- Poison Control (24 h)
- 1-800-222-1222
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Mattapoisett Police (non-emergency)508-758-4100
- Poison Control (24 h)1-800-222-1222
Embassy
No embassies in town; consulates-general are in Boston, and national embassies in Washington, DC.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- PVD → Mattapoisett, taxi or rideshare: US$55–80, about 50 min (check)
- BOS → Mattapoisett, taxi or rideshare: US$130–190, about 1 h 30 min (check)
- Rental car, one day, compact: US$60–90 plus fuel (check)
Say or show
- Thank you — Thank you
- Where is the beach? — Where is the beach?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Is this seat free? — Is this seat free?
- The check, please — The check, please
- Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom?
Tipping: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, US$1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Mattapoisett. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep (beaches, lighthouse tours, concerts); late Sep–Oct for quiet walking weather · avoid Jan–Mar (cold, many seasonal places shut); holiday weekends Jul–Aug for traffic and full inns · month by month →
- 3 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for PVD and BOS: last sensible arrival hour, rental-car desk hours, taxi and rideshare fallback.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Town Wharf and Shipyard Park, Ned's Point, Brandt Beach and the state reservation, Route 6 services.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (lighthouse tour days, reservation gate and parking, museum hours) and eat pages with last orders.
- Summer-week and shoulder-week fixtures so the trip-budget calculator can go green.
Sources
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