Bedford Massachusetts is located 15 miles northwest of Boston and is a city in Bristol County. The town was founded in 1729, and has retained both natural and architectural beauty. It is the fourth largest city of Massachusetts and incorporated as a city in 1847.

Latitude: 41.6379 North

Longitude: 70.9372 West

Total Area:24.04 Square Miles

Land Area: 20.14 Square Miles

Population: 93,102 as on 2005

Local festivals include:

• Chowder Festival - Sept. 17, 2006
• Summer fest - July 1-2, 2006
• Whaling City Festival - July 7-9, 2006

New Bedford attractions: Buttonwood Park Zoo