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Many people find Sturbridge a convenient stopping point on their way either further North or South. There are many restaurants and accommodations within a very short distance of all the main roads.
*From Boston Head west on Route I-90, the Mass Pike [http://www.massturnpike.com/], and get off at Exit 9 (the Route 84 West exit).
*From New York City From New York City take Route 95 North to Route 91 North to Route 84 East. Exit before reaching the Mass Pike.
*From Worcester Take Route 290 West to Route 90 West, get off at Exit 9. Alternate route (generally better on busy travel days): Route 290 West to Route 20 West.
*From Springfield, MA From Springfield take Route 90 East (Mass Pike), get off at Exit 9.
*From Providence, RI Route 146 North to Route 90 West (Mass Pike), get off at Exit 9.
The nearest large airport is in [wiki=f5ffe1ae71083a9b3806a00e5774670e]Worcester[/wiki], but it has limited service. Bradley Airport (BDL) in Windsor Locks, CT serves the [wiki=47b2978a3da52abb509316d384e60034]Hartford[/wiki], Connecticut and [wiki=b381152f12340930ee4285db092880ce]Springfield[/wiki], Massachusetts area.
Approximately 5 mi. (8 km) from Sturbridge is the [wiki=6098baa45abd8cc40190d24fe4395438]Southbridge[/wiki] Municipal Airport. It is a small regional airport.
Cohasse Country Club, 426 Eastford Rd., Southbridge, [url=http://www.cohassecc.org/].] 9 holes, private. 508-764-6290
* Webster-Dudley Golf Club, 80 Airport Rd., Dudley, [url=http://www.dudleyhill.homestead.com/[/url].] 9 holes, semi-private. 508-943-4538
* Hemlock Ridge Golf Course, 220 Holland Rd., Sturbridge. 9 holes, semi-private. 508-347-9935
* Heritage Country Club, Sampson Rd. off of Route 20, Charlton, [url=http://www.heritagecountryclub.com/[/url].]18 holes, public. 508-248-5111
* Leicester Country Club, 1430 Main St., Leicester, [url=http://www.leicestercc.com/[/url].] 18 holes, public. 508-892-1390
* Quaboag Country Club, Palmer Rd. (Route 32), Monson, MA, [http://www.quaboagcountryclub.com/[/url]. 9 holes, semi-private. 413-267-5294
Sturbridge is full of outdoor activity options: fishing, hiking, cycling, boating, and camping. Check with Bill and crew at Wild Bird Crossing[url=http://wildbirdxing.com]]for their schedule of outdoor birdwatching hikes and activities.
Sturbridge has many lakes which offer great fishing. East Brimfield Lake and Long Pond, accessible via boat ramps off of Route 20, and also via the East Brimfield Dam, are great fishing spots. Cedar Lake is another fishing option. There are some good fishing spots along the Quinebaug River[url=http://ma.water.usgs.gov/basins/quinebaug.htm[/url],](see the online map [url=http://www.telegram.com/static/crosscurrents/quinebaug_river_basin.html[/url]).] The Quinebaug has small and large mouth bass, trout, northern pike, and panfish.
Canoeing and kayaking are popular outdoor activities as well. Experienced river rafters will enjoy paddling the Quinebaug, starting at the East Brimfield Dam and ending up at the Westville Dam recreation area. Of particular interest, this riverway runs directly through Old Sturbridge Village. There are small sections that require portage. Also, this is the route used by the annual Sturbridge Lions All American River Race (typically in late April).
Fall is an awesome time to visit area apple orchards for apple picking and hayrides.
*Hyland Brewery & Orchard, 199 Arnold Rd., 508-347-7500, [url=http://www.hylandbrew.com/[/url].] Frequently has music and various festivals in their outdoor pavilion starting in spring and running through late fall. Kids enjoy the feeding the farm animals and taking a ride on the pickle barrel train.
* East Brimfield Dam, off of Route 20, border of Sturbridge and Brimfield, [http://www.nae.usace.army.mil/recreati/ebl/eblhome.htm[/url].
* Wells State Park, off of Route 49 (Podunk Pike),[url=http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/well.htm].] Camping, hiking, mountain biking, swimming, interpretive programs, and more. Make the half an hour climb to the top of Carpenter Rock for a fantastic panoramic view of the surrounding countryside and lakes.
* Westville Dam Recreation Area, border of Southbridge and Sturbridge, [http://www.nae.usace.army.mil/recreati/wvl/wvlhome.htm[/url]. Kayaking is very popular here. Great spot for a picnic, multiple fields with the river and trees surrounding you. There are a couple of trails leading around the Dam, with views of the river and woods. Very relaxing.
*Robinson Caruso Land, Back side of Old Sturbridge Village. Park on the Side of the road. This is not well known to a lot of people, but the land is beautiful. Once used as a boys and girls summer camp in the 1950's, this is not a nice place to take a hike. The old buildings are all gone now, but you can see where they once stood. There is a trail that leads you around the whole camp, with a couple of man made ponds leading from a river. The ponds are a unique color of light blue and greens from the algae. It is told that sometimes the river contains Salmon. The path also brings you to an old barn on a field in the back of Old Sturbridge Village. It is a beautiful spot for a picnic and just a nice hike with you dogs. There is a field, plenty of trees, and in the summer the water from the river is shallow enough to just rest a raft in and relax.
Admiral T. J. O'Brien's, 407 Main St. (Rt 20), +1 508-347-2838. Music Th-Sa.
* The Artist Development Complex, [url=http://www.adcmusic.com/]]and Mill Street Brews, 18 Mill St., +1 508-761-6900, [[Southbridge[/url]], (about 4 miles from Sturbridge), [url=http://www.millstreetbrews.com/].]Three clubs on two floors in one building. Lots of entertainment. Local, regional, and national acts performing on multiple stages. There's stuff going on here practically every night of the week.
* Stageloft Theater, 450A Main Street, [[Southbridge[/url]], +1 508-347-9005, [url=http://www.stageloft.com/index.html].]Volunteer run community theater that offers educational internships as well as entertainment for the Sturbridge area.
* Sturbridge Coffee Roasters Cafe, 210 Hamilton St. (in the Flat Iron Building), [[Southbridge[/url]] (about 4 miles from Sturbridge), +1 508-765-5520,[url=http://www.sturbridgecoffeeroasters.com/].]Music and poetry on various nights of the week. Best coffee around. Period.
* Ugly Duckling, 502 Main St.(Rt 20), (upstairs at the Whistling Swan), +1 508-347-2321, [http://www.thewhistlingswan.com/theuglyducklingloft/[/url]. Su-Th until 10PM, F,Sa 11PM. Live music in the evening, varies. Typically on the weekend.
*Vienna Restaurant on the Patio (see Eat section). Great night without all that "life" for those prefering to take it easy while enjoying a libation or a good cigar by the outside fire. Dinner 10PM and Dessert served till 11PM. More than likely you'll meet some new friends who share your thoughts on life!
Annie's Country Kitchen, 140 Main St. (Rt 131), +1 508-347-2320. Located after the Shaws plaza and next to Paoletti's fruit store. Possibly the best place to eat in town for breakfast. It is very popular with the locals, and rightly so. The meals are large and at a great price. There are a good amount of specials, from fun ideas with pancakes and waffles, to huge portions ofalmost everything on the menu on one plate. The atmosphere is cozy and feels like you are sitting in grandma's kitchen. It is not very large, with a small bar in the middle with tables on either side. The walls are covered in artwork from local artists, as well as photos of people in town, and the local Little League teams that the restaurant sponsors over the years. There is a kids menu as well as a lunch menu. Good food for lunch, but more popular with breakfast.
* Sunburst Restaurant, Corner of Main St. (Rt 20) and Arnold Rd., +1 508-347-3097.
* Churchill's, 450 Main Street (Rt 20) Simple food, good quality, friendly service. The size of the meals are fairly large, with the muffins double what you would get at a fast food establishment. There are not a lot of tables, so getting there early is ideal, around 9:00 a.m. or earlier. There is a variety of meals, from cereal, oatmeal, eggs, french toast, pancakes, waffles, and more. Great meeting place for a casual hangout in the morning. Typical small-town diner, what more could you want?
*Sturbridge Coffee House, 455 Main St. (Rt.20), +1 508-347-2288. (See Nightlife). Great local business that serves quality coffee and pastries. Serving breakfast foods as well as soups and sandwiches. Plenty of seating with tables and over sized couches/chairs. There is also a fire place and internet access. It is a great place to go and meet up with friends and do your homework or just get work done.
Cedar Street Restaurant, 12 Cedar St., +1 508-347-5800, [url=http://www.cedarstreetrestaurant.com].]M-Sa 5PM-9PM.
*Publick House, Route 131 On the Common, +1 508-347-3313 or 800-PUBLICK, [url=http://www.publickhouse.com/[/url].]National Register of Historic places. True colonial feel and great food. $18-30.
*The Vienna Restaurant & Historic Inn, 11 South St., [[Southbridge[/url]], about 4 miles from Sturbridge, +1 508-764-0700, [url=http://thevienna.com/].] Owners Jonathan and Lisa Krach serve sumptuous 'Continental European, Austrian, German and Swiss cuisine' in their beautifully restored Italianate Revival Inn. Tu-Sa, other times by reservation. Stick around after the other guests have left (hint, ask to have dessert fireside in the parlor, or, weather permitting, outside on the patio). Reservations suggested.
* Whistling Swan, 502 Main St.(Rt 20), +1 508-347-2321, [http://www.thewhistlingswan.com/[/url]. Old school swank.
* Ugly Duckling (upstairs loft at the Whistling Swan). More laid back than its fancier cousin downstairs. Basically the same menu in an upscale pub setting. Can get very busy.
Enrico's Brick Oven Pizzeria, 500 Main St.(Route 20), +1 508-347-1740, [url=http://www.enricosbrickovenpizza.com/].] Great brick oven pizzas, and selection of Italian fare. Great bar, good ambiance. Best seats are either at the bar or sitting right at the kitchen, watching them create your food front and center. A family favorite.
* Rovezzi's Ristorante, Rt 20 Fiskdale (near Brookfield Rd) +1 508-347-0100 [http://www.rovezzis.com/[/url].
Admiral T. J. O'Brien's, 407 Main St. (Rt 20), +1 508-347-2838. Irish pub serving good food at a great price. Music Th-Sa.
*Picadilly Pub Restaurant, 362 Main St (Rt 20), [http://www.piccadillypub.com/]. Good food, good prices. Something for everyone in the family, lots of specials. There is a childrens menu and a section for low fat/calories, so anyone in the family will find something they like. Iti s a typical pub with pictures and antiques hanging on the walls, and slow classical rock music mixed with the new music on the radio. The wait staff are really friendly. There is a bar on the other side of the building with great drink specials.
Thai Place Restaurant, 371 Main St, +1 508-347-2999, Thai food. Near entrance to Old Sturbridge Village. Great food and good prices. Food is spicy, no childrens menu. Serving sizes are large, and very filling. The atmosphere is relaxing and cozy. Staff if very friendly and from the area. The decorations resemble a foreign land, and the smells remind you of being in a different country.
*Kahula Restaurant, Route 131, Chinese, Polynesian and Mandarin food.
Econo Lodge, 400 Haynes Rd., +1 508-347-1978, [http://www.choicehotels.com/ires/en-US/html/EconoHome?promo=gg280&kw=ggn280].
*Quality Inn & Conference Center, 400 Haynes Rd. (Old Rt 15), +1 508-347-1978, [http://sturbridgequalityinn.com/]. Hotel and conference center. Easy access to Rt 84 & I-90 (Mass Pike).
*Green Acres Motel, 2 Shepard Rd., +1 508-347-3496.
*Rodeway Inn, 172 Main St. (Rt. 131), +1 508-347-9673.
*Scottish Inn, 142 Main St., +1 508-347-9514.
*Sturbridge Heritage Motel, 499 Main St., +1 508-347-3943.
*Super 8 Motel, 358 Main St., +1 508-347-9000.
Comfort Inn & Suites, 215 Charlton Rd., +1 508-347-3306, [http://www.sturbridgecomfortinn.com/welcome.html].
*Hampton Inn, 328 Main St., +1 508-347-6466, Fax: +1 508-347-2666, [url=http://www.hamptoninn.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=SBDMAHX].]
*Holiday Inn Express, 478 Main St., +1 508-347-5141, [http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hd/stbma[/url].
Publick House Historic Inn, Route 131 On the Common, +1 508-347-3313 or +1 800-PUBLICK, [http://www.publickhouse.com].
*Hotel and conference center. Indoor courtyard and pool, restaurant and bar. Adjacent to Cedar Lake, with beach activities in the summer.
The Hearthstone Inn, 455 Main St. (Rt 20), +1 800-347-9965, [http://sturbridgehearthstoneinn.com]. 12 rooms. Accommodation and dining. $99-$289.
*Sturbridge Country Inn, 530 Main St., +1 508-347-5503. $80-$190.
*The Vienna Restaurant and Inn, (see Eat section).
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Roseland Cottage[url=http://www.historicnewengland.org/visit/homes/roseland.htm],]also known as the Bowen House or the Pink House, [[Woodstock (Connecticut)[/url]]. Seasonal.
* Brimfield Flea Market, [wiki=a68c5000982935aa77c0969e3f7099a7]Brimfield[/wiki], MA, [url=http://www.brimfieldshow.com/].] Touted as the oldest open air flea market. Definitely a huge draw. Worth checking out at least once in your lifetime. Three times yearly.
* [[Putnam (Connecticut)|Putnam[/url]], CT has many antique stores.
* Six Flags New England, [wiki=b381152f12340930ee4285db092880ce]Springfield[/wiki], [url=http://www.sixflags.com/parks/newengland/index.asp].] Less than an hour from Sturbridge, very good amusement park.
* The Woodstock Fair, [[Woodstock (Connecticut)[/url]], [url=http://www.woodstockfair.com/].]An annual county fair occurring each Labor Day weekend.
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