Padanaram Village, in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts is a charming and picturesque community located on Aponagansett Harbor. This quiet, historic, waterfront village offers tree-lined streets and clapboard or natural shingle houses. It also boasts unique shops, a village store, art studios, a yacht club, as well as cafes and restaurants. Padanaram is a popular summer resort community and a pleasant sail from Cape Cod and the Elizabeth Islands. Nearby are sandy beaches on Buzzards Bay. Overland it is a mere 5 miles westward from the historic whaling city of New Bedford. The photographs below give an idea of the picturesque areas to be found within easy reach of The Henley House. Click on any picture for an enlarged view.   Padanaram Harbor Viewed from Hill Street - an easy stroll from The Henley House. Marinas in Padanaram Village Allens Pond Photograph "White Birds at Allens Pond" by courtesy of Gina Purtell of the Massachusetts Audubon Society Slocum River in the Fall     Ospreys photgraphed on the Westport River, with thanks to Samantha Sisfleet of the Massachusetts Audubon Society. Listed here is just a sampling of places to visit - all within easy driving from the Henley House.  Westport Rivers Winery. Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary. Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust Properties. Trustee's of Reservation Slocum River Reserve. New Bedford Whaling Museum and National Historic Park. The quaint shops at Padanaram and Russells Mills Village. The Coastal Wine Trail