Outdoors
Sturbridge offers over 30 miles of walking trails for nature lovers, walkers or runners. There are several golf courses nearby such as Hemlock and Heritage and apple orchards as well such as Brookfield Orchards.
Dining
All along Route 20 and Route 131 Sturbridge is well known its quantity and variety of restaurants. One can choose from Asian, Seafood, Italian and Colonial American fare. Whether it is the colonial Publick House to the many offerings of the Table 3 Restaurant Group or Baba Sushi, Sturbridge has it all.
Accommodations
Sturbridge offers comfortable hotels and motels that can offer an enjoyable overnight, weekend or business travel stop. Stay at a historic inn such as Publick House or our contemporary hotels such as the Comfort Inn, Holiday Inn or Hampton Inn. No matter what your taste or budget, Sturbridge is the “Inn” place to be.
Shopping
If you seek unique and independently owned stores then Sturbridge is your stop. Our local merchants offer a diverse array of stores from antiques, jewelry, garden accessories, home decor, custom hand crafted furniture to name a few.
Attractions
Sturbridge offers attractions that range from the outdoors with its large outdoor nature trail network on to Old Sturbridge Village, the largest outdoor museum in New England. Indoor exploration can include its diverse array of small specialty shops offering locally made pottery, antiques, specialty items and so much more.
Outdoors
Sturbridge offers over 30 miles of walking trails for nature lovers, walkers or runners. There are several golf courses nearby such as Hemlock and Heritage and apple orchards as well such as Brookfield Orchards.
Dining
All along Route 20 and Route 131 Sturbridge is well known its quantity and variety of restaurants. One can choose from Asian, Seafood, Italian and Colonial American fare. Whether it is the colonial Publick House to the many offerings of the Table 3 Restaurant Group or Baba Sushi, Sturbridge has it all.
Accommodations
Sturbridge offers comfortable hotels and motels that can offer an enjoyable overnight, weekend or business travel stop. Stay at a historic inn such as Publick House or our contemporary hotels such as the Comfort Inn, Holiday Inn or Hampton Inn. No matter what your taste or budget, Sturbridge is the “Inn” place to be.
Shopping
If you seek unique and independently owned stores then Sturbridge is your stop. Our local merchants offer a diverse array of stores from antiques, jewelry, garden accessories, home decor, custom hand crafted furniture to name a few.
Attractions
Sturbridge offers attractions that range from the outdoors with its large outdoor nature trail network on to Old Sturbridge Village, the largest outdoor museum in New England. Indoor exploration can include its diverse array of small specialty shops offering locally made pottery, antiques, specialty items and so much more.
Family Field Days
April 15th
Kick off April school vacation with a round of friendly family competition! For ten days this April, families of all ages, shapes, and sizes are welcome to join in a slate of 19th-century-inspired games, competitions, and feats of skill. Grab a scorecard and chart your progress as you see how far you can hit an 1830s baseball, how long you can balance on a set of stilts, and how many targets you can hit. Throughout the day, guests will be welcome to try out additional drop-in games and activities. Village staff will be in on the fun, too, as costumed historians participate in craft and trade-related competitions. As always, guests can also chat with our costumed historians, marvel at historical…
More Green, Less Screen Letterboxing Challenge
April 18th
Leave your devices behind and get OUTSIDE this April vacation week! Explore the outdoors while hunting for hidden letterboxes on properties conserved by Opacum Land Trust and local historical sites beginning Saturday, April 18 and ending Sunday, April 26. Are you up for the challenge? What is letterboxing? It's like a treasure hunt! Follow clues to find hidden letterboxes, collect stamps in your logbook, and enter to win prizes. How it works: Form a team with your family, your friends, your book club, or even your dog - EVERYONE is welcome to participate! Register your team to receive a set of clues to letterboxes hidden on up to 13 different properties conserved by Opacum and local historical sites. There will be letterboxes for all abilities…
Sturbridge 250
June 27th
Commemorate the 250th Anniversary of our Independence in historic Sturbridge, the Crossroads of New England. A parade and festive gathering will take place on June 27th, 2026. Additional 2026 events to be announced. Local businesses and non-profits: Click here for more details and to find out how you can be part of the celebration.
