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Avant Gardens-other garden activities nearby

16 years ago

Hubby and I are thinking of taking a daytrip to go to Avant Gardens nursery in Dartmouth, MA sometime in the next few weeks. What are nurseries are worthwhile nearby? Is Allen Haskell's in New Bedford still open? Any good seafood/lunch places on the water in the vicinity? Thanks!

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runktrun
16 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Monique sounds like a wonderful daytrip. I am not sure about Allen Haskell's but I have begun to notice a label on some plants that I have bought from area nurseries naming the grower/distributor Quansett Nurseries for New England, some familiar names are Blooms of Bressingham, Steppables, Proven Winners, ect. Avant Gardens is in North Dartmouth and Quansett Nurseries is in South Dartmouth. As a whole sale distributor they may not sell to you but it might be an interesting pit stop. I would suggest you e-mail first. The recommended restaurants and activities are from the Avant Gardens web site www.avantgardensne.com
Places to Eat and other Points of Interest
Some of our favorite spots to grab a bite are:
MargaretÂs
16 Main St
Fairhaven, MA 508-992-9942
Delicious varied and inventive menu using lots of fresh vegetables, seafood. Open for breakfast lunch and dinner. Closed Tuesdays. BYOB $- $$
Â Not Your Average JoeÂs
61 State Rd
Dartmouth MA 508-992-5637
Something for everyone, wood oven pizza, burgers, imaginative appetizers, salads and entrees. Full Bar. Lunch and dinner.
Â The Lebanese Kitchen
1487 Purchase St
New Bedford MA 508-992-8217
Healthful and delicious Lebanese specialties, including Baba Ganoush, Fattoush, and Shawarma. Open for lunch and dinner. Closed Sundays. $
Â The Back Eddy
1 Bridge Rd
Westport MA 508-636-6500
Great spot on the Westport waterfront, with emphasis on regional cuisine using local produce, meats and seafood.$$-$$$
Â The Kinsale Inn
13 Water St
Mattapoisett Ma 508-758-4992
One of the oldest innÂs in the northeast, this is a great spot to enjoy a cold brew and have a bite to eat.
While you are in the area, consider visiting these local attractions:
Â AHA! Night in Downtown New Bedford
Downtown New Bedford which hosts the site of the UMASS Dartmouth School of Viusual and Performing Arts, is becoming the place for artists to open galleries and call home. On AHA! (for Arts History and Architecture) Night, held the 2nd Thursday of the month from 5-9, these galleries open their doors to visitors, and the local museums waiver admission fees. Music and dance fill the streets, and there are special activities for children.
Â The Whaling Museum
18 Johnnycake Hill
New Bedford MA 508-997-004
A treasure trove of local history and memorabilia of New Bedford's whaling past. Traditional music lovers should inquire about their concert series.
Â The New Bedford Art Museum
608 Pleasant St
New Bedford MA 508-961-3072
Wonderful small art museum housed in one of New Bedford's grand old buildings. Exhibits change several times during the year.
Â Acushnet River Antiques
72 Kilburn St
New Bedford MA 508-992-8878
Many gardeners are treasure hunters and this is a good place to check out frequently. Over 95 dealers of antique furniture, garden finds, textiles, jewelry pottery and collectables. Easy access off of Rt 195. Open Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 11-4.
Â Fort Taber over looking BuzzardÂs Bay
The southernmost tip of New Bedford is now a state park with unobstructed views of BuzzardÂs Bay and the Elizabeth Islands. Relax and catch the refreshing ocean breeze. Fort Taber offers bike paths, a picnic area and swimming at the adjacent New Bedford beaches. Take Rt 18S off of RT 195. At the end of Rt 18, Continue straight on West Rodnery French Blvd.
Â Demarest Lloyd State Park
BarneyÂs Joy Rd
S. Dartmouth MA
Horseneck Beach
Route 88
Westport MA
Two more spots to enjoy the ocean. Demarest Lloyd offers a protected beach for swimming, with a wooded area for picnicking in the shade. Horseneck is known for its pounding surf and sand dunes.
sedum37
16 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
The Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum is a historical mansion and gardens to tour. I haven't been here yet but it is on my list of house and gardens to visit.

Although this is non-gardening I hear the New Bedford Whaling Museum is worth a visit. They have a Sperm Whale skeleton recently found on display.

Sue

http://www.whalingmuseum.org/
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Luvherbz
16 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
runk: Right on with destinations to grab a bite... Joe's is the best as well as Back Eddy's...

Yes...Haskell's is still open but you need to check either on line or call before attempting to visit... not sure of times....

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