Sturbridge - Massachusetts - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

Step into the charming scenery of New England when you visit Sturbridge, Massachusetts. Winter or summer, you will be entranced by its spectacular beauty and long to be outside in the clear, fresh air. Hike the trails of the rolling hills, indulge in sleigh rides or hay rides - Sturbridge will provide you with an idyllic vacation. Choose to stay in a historic inn, a modern motel or park your RV in the campground. The restaurants offer many choices in dining from fine elegance to casual and everything in between.

Visit Old Sturbridge Village for an authentic look into the past. See the buildings that date back hundreds of years and learn how the early settlers made a life for themselves in this new land. See the Friends Meetinghouse, the Tin Shop and the general store. Take a look at the tools they used and the type of furniture they had in their homes.

Sturbridge is conveniently located so that you can see all that Central Massachusetts has to offer. Visit Breezeland Orchards Farm Stand where you can pick your own peaches and take a tractor ride. You can buy homemade delicacies such as pies and jams. Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary is a 72-acre wildlife refuge where you can walk the scenic trails and witness the wildlife in its native habitat. There are live animal exhibits at the Visitor's center as well as an observation room and a gift shop.

Visit the birthplace of Clara Barton, the founder of the American Red Cross and take in the entertainment at Crystal Caves with the batting cages and mini-golf. Weapons of all kinds, even from feudal Japan are on display at the Higgins Armory and if you are a basketball fan, you will certainly want to visit the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Some of the annual events, which take place in Sturbridge include the Fourth of July festivities, the Harvest Festival in the fall and concerts during the summer. There are many antique stores and craft stores as well as stands where you can buy the fresh produce of the area and baked goods. This is small town America at its finest and it will live forever in your memories.