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SouthCoast is a region of . Commonly stylized as Southcoast or South Coast, it follows the coastline from the eastern border of to the .
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Essential Destinations

Top destinations include New Bedford and Fall River.

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is in on the southern coast. 's excellent harbor made it a natural fishing and whaling center. It was the world's premier whaling port in the 19th century, and, for a time, "the richest city in the world" and "the city that lit the world" because of whale oil production.

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In the SouthCoast region of , where the Taunton River empties into Mount Hope Bay, stands Fall River- the "Spindle City". Not to be overshadowed by nearby and , offers visitors unique attractions that are absent from its two larger neighbors.

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is a town in Bristol County, in the SouthCoast region of . includes the sections called "North Dartmouth" and "South Dartmouth". It is home to the University of Massachusetts .

Destinations to Discover

Explore places such as Fairhaven and Somerset.

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is a town in , United States. It is located on the South Coast of Massachusetts where the flows into , an arm of the Atlantic Ocean.

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is a small town in the SouthCoast region of . It is built on the western bank of the Taunton River, connected by bridges with and sharing a border with .

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is a rural town on the Assonet River in the SouthCoast region of . It includes the villages of East and Assonet.

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is a town in at the head of Buzzards Bay. calls itself "The Gateway to Cape Cod" and is sometimes included as a town. It includes the villages of Onset, East and West .

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is a town in in the SouthCoast area. It is largely a residential community with a pretty harbor.

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is a town in , , United States. The population was 5,717 at the 2020 census. is a part of the South Coast region of Massachusetts which encompasses the cities and towns that surround , and the .

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is a town in the SouthCoast region of along the border with . Largely a residential and farming community, Horseneck Beach and River provide beauty and recreation. includes the village of North .

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is a charming town along the southern coast with a large harbor on Buzzards Bay. Its name is thought to come from the Wampanoag native word for "resting place". It is now a classic small coastal town.

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is a town near the mouth of the Taunton River in . is a local retail hub, with businesses lining its central artery, Grand Army of the Republic Highway.

SouthCoast

Latitude of center
41.638° or 41° 38′ 17″ north
Longitude of center
-70.843° or 70° 50′ 35″ west
Wiki­data ID
Q7566838
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In Other Languages

From Russian to Turkish—“SouthCoast” goes by many names.
  • Russian: “Южное побережье Массачусетса”
  • Turkish: “South Coast (Massachusetts)”

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