Sturbridge

Old Sturbridge Village is a popular Bay State historical attraction that allows visitors to walk through a recreated colonial village without using a time machine. Old Sturbridge Village is a one-of-a-kind way to relive history. This living history museum recreates rural Massachusetts life from the 1790s to the 1830s. It is New England's largest such attraction, spanning an incredible 200 acres. Visitors are completely immersed in early-nineteenth-century life, including a rural farming community, a neighborhood centered on a water-powered sawmill, and a bustling village center. You can wander through 59 antique buildings with period furnishings, three water-powered mills, and streets that are exactly as they were hundreds of years ago.

Visitors can immerse themselves in the village activities by listening to costumed interpreters speak in modern English. Tourists can interact with the costumed interpreters, observe them going about their daily chores and various occupations, and even participate in some areas. Throughout the year, various special events are held. Wells State Park, a dog-friendly public park with 12 miles of multi-use trails and a large pond for kayaking, fishing, and swimming, is also located in Sturbridge. There is also a small nature center and day use facilities, such as grills and picnic pavilions, for visitors to enjoy.