Situated at the entrance to picturesque Cape Cod, New Bedford Regional Airport is an international (Landing Rights) airport centrally located on Massachusetts's SouthCoast. One of the richest fishing ports in the nation; New Bedford is continuing a tradition that dates back to the whaling days of Herman Melville's Moby Dick. This historic city, with grand architecture and sweeping views of Buzzards Bay, is revitalizing its downtown and becoming a Mecca for local artists. Whether you are a history buff, shopping for antiques, hunting for bargains at the factory outlets, or just looking to get away to the New England seashore, New Bedford is right in the middle of the action.