Acushnet MaJust up the street from New Bedford is little country town called Acushnet Ma. Well noted for their Apple and Peach Festival every fall, which draws thousands of visitors each year.
Also of special interest is the Long Plain Museum, you can get a quick peek in the museum by viewing the video near the bottom of this page. Be sure to visit any one of several orchards along Main St. as well as Flying Cloud for the best pies around (better than homemade). Flying Cloud also sell farm fresh vegetables during the season.
Directly across the street is Peter's Family Orchard serving baskets of fresh picked apples and peaches at their farmstand, or you may choose to pick your own. They also offer hayrides for the kids.
Come autumn both of these farm stands will provide you with a huge selection of pumpkins, corn stalks, and fall decor, as well as baked goods and jams and jellies. Well worth taking a slow easy drive to this little country town.
Main St. in Acushnet also features a challenging game of golf at Acushnet River Valley Golf Course.
If you are looking for a nice day of golf with good service Acushnet River Valley is the place for you. We will promise you that our staff will make your experience the best possible.
Acushnet River Valley Golf course is an upscale facility with great layout and condition. "One of the 10 best values in Massachusetts", says Golf Boston Travel and Leisure Magazine.
Then a short drive up Main St. will bring you to Acushnet Creamery for some of the best in homemade ice cream you have ever tasted. Prefer soft ice cream drive approx. 2 miles north to Country Whip ice cream. Country Whip, a definite town landmark is always busy on a warm summer evening as families come by the car load. 
Acushnet Creamery for some of the best ice cream ever.
The Long Plain Museum in Acushnet Ma. Watch this video and take in a piece of history.
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