Old Sturbridge Village demonstrates what living in an 1830s', community looked, felt and sounded like. Worcester Historical Museum & Salisbury Mansion, along with General Artemas Ward Home, offer glimpses into Colonial American life. And the American Antiquarian Society is a research library, founded in 1812 by printer Isaiah Thomas, where you can take a look at American life from the colonial era through Civil War and Reconstruction.
Without question, Central Massachusetts tells its story through its museums, restored historic homes and cultural centers.
Museums & Sites
The Willard House and Clock Museum, General Artemas Ward Home, Worcester Historical Museum and Higgins Armory Museum are just four of the many museums and sites that bring together centuries of American, and even international, history and heritage to Central Massachusetts.
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The second-largest city in Massachusetts offers cultural attractions, fine dining and its very own minor league baseball team.
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With Old Sturbridge Village, Hyland Orchard and Brewery and many private and public campsites, there's a lot to see and do in this classic New England town.
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Situated along the south face of Wachusett Mountain, the quiet town of Princeton is the ideal place to visit for year-round outdoor activities.
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Featured Attractions
- Fruitlands Museum
Take in the scenery here, and you might just think it's utopia ??? and you're not alone. Fruitlands recreates a short-lived 19th-century utopian settlement, and it's easy to see why they chose this site. Learn more>>
- Worcester Art Museum
This hidden gem features contemporary and classic masterpieces in the vibrant city of Worcester. Learn more>>
- Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor
Running from Worcester, MA to Providence, RI, the Blackstone River Valley is a national park, where you can hike, take a canal boat ride, learn about the Industrial Revolution and simply enjoy nature. Learn more>>
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- Where to Go
- Things to Do
Getting to the shops is easy - you can take the MBTA, rent a Zipcar, or even take the bus from various Boston hotels to Wrentham Village Premium Outlets. Don't miss Boston's world famous Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Essex's charming antique stores, and Yankee Candle's flagship store in South Deerfield.
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- Getting Around
State and regional resources, including air, land, and water transportation; Boston public transit info; detailed info on travel to Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Island
