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.

Itineraries

Visiting Sturbridge can be very easy with the presentation of well planned and detailed itineraries. Your trip can be scheduled by reviewing your personal interests whether it is shopping, hiking, touring attractions and where to eat and drink.

Decorate Your Own Flower Pot with Suzaluna

April 19th

Celebrate spring and summer by decorating your own ceramic flower pot! All materials will be provided for you to decorate a large flower pot any way you like using super fun and easy peasy transfer stickers. My sample has a bit of a "witchy vibe" but you may decorate your flower pot however you'd like. Come with friends or on your own for an afternoon of delish brick oven pizza with tasty brews and getting your creative energy flowing! To seal your flower pot after the class you will need to use a sealing spray which you can purchase at a craft store or amazon. Flower pots measure approx. 6.5" high and come with a dish as a base. Plant…

Live Acoustics at Oakholm Brewing Company

April 20th

Live acoustic music featuring local acoustic guitarist Jeff Anderson and a nice cold beer.

PubWiser Trivia

April 22nd

Join us every Wednesday evening at 6:30PM for PubWiser Trivia, hosted by the one and only Kevin Mangani. Kevin isn’t just a fantastic trivia host – he’s a Wachusett High School teacher, bringing his love of knowledge, wit, and humor to every game. PubWiser packs six unique games into one fun-filled evening. Round up your friends, sharpen those pencils, and put on your thinking caps. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams!

Paint Night at Timberyard Brewing Company

April 23rd

Sip back and relax while you tap into your creative side. For $35 per person, enjoy a fun, guided experience where you’ll create your own masterpiece from start to finish. Step-by-step instruction, hands-on assistance, and all supplies are included—just bring yourself and get ready to unwind.

Dragoon, Musketeer, Prisoner: The Hessians of the Revolutionary War in Western Massachusetts

April 23rd

The Sturbridge Historical Society presents “Dragoon, Musketeer, Prisoner: The Hessians of the Revolutionary War in Western Massachusetts”, by Dennis Picard on Thursday, April 23, at the Publick House Were the Hessian soldiers of the Revolutionary War period blood thirsty mercenaries purchased by King George III to fight in the rebellious colonies? Or were they draftees and recruits in a foreign land? On Thursday, April 23, 7:00 PM at the Publick House, join Dennis Picard, a “living history” interpreter, to learn more about this poorly understood chapter in the American Revolution. Even though there were no battles during the Revolution in Western Massachusetts, there were, in fact, Hessians here. Many of these troops passed through the area after their surrender at…