What to do and see in Sturbridge, Massachusetts (MA): The Best Free Things to do

June 19, 2021 Flossie Demartino

History comes to vivid life in Sturbridge. The town is a portrait of old New England charm, with grassy commons, distinctive antique shops and boutiques, country orchards and creameries, wooded trails and delightful bed & breakfasts. Nearby Wells State Park boasts miles of trails and a picture perfect pond for swimming or canoeing. Learn firsthand about 18th and 19th century New England life at Old Sturbridge Village, a living museum with landmark buildings, stagecoaches and interactive crafts.
Restaurants in Sturbridge

1. St. Anne's Shrine

16 Church St, Fiskdale, Sturbridge, MA 01518-1199 +1 508-347-7338 http://www.saintanneshrine.org
Excellent
75%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 60 reviews

St. Anne's Shrine

Reviewed By oldenewengland

Our bus tour group visited the Russian Icon collection at St Anne/St Patrick. The parish pastor greeted us and explained the history and significance of the Icon collection. The gift shop offers a wide variety of high quality, reasonably priced religious items. We visited in December when the surrounding grounds had been closed for the season. We limited our time to the gift shop and Icon chapel.. I highly recommend a stop here.

2. Westville Recreation Area

Breakneck Rd and Old Mashapaug Rd, Sturbridge, MA 01550 http://www.nae.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Westville-Lake
Excellent
62%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 39 reviews

Westville Recreation Area

Reviewed By hanklav

Great spot for a picnic lunch with the family, letting the kids run wild, or simply enjoying the hike around the lake!

3. Sadie Green's Curiosity Shop

283 Main St, Sturbridge, MA 01566-1254 +1 508-347-1449 http://www.sadiegreens.com
Excellent
71%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 24 reviews

Sadie Green's Curiosity Shop

Our store and website have a lot to offer! Whether looking for the perfect jewelry or accessories to wear with any outfit or searching for a unique gift for someone special, we have something for everyone.

4. Hyland Orchard & Brewery

199 Arnold Rd, Sturbridge, MA 01518-1010 +1 774-200-1909 http://www.hylandorchard.com/index.html
Excellent
60%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 25 reviews

Hyland Orchard & Brewery

5. Rapscallion Taproom

3 Arnold Rd, Sturbridge, MA 01518-1145 +1 508-347-7500 [email protected] http://drinkrapscallion.com/sturbridge/
Excellent
63%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 35 reviews

Rapscallion Taproom

Rapscallion is a unique destination. 13 of its beers are poured in its tap room at any given time, along with a local hard cider, wine and non-alcoholic beverages. It offers free brewery tours every weekend, regular live music and a number of seasonal events, along with an outdoor beer garden, an 18 hole disc golf course, and the backdrop of an apple orchard. Dogs welcome!

Reviewed By jm242488 - Wrentham, United States

Awesome brewery. Fell in love with the apple pie wine (not made here, but worth ordering nonetheless). Their brews and atmosphere are great as well.

6. Sturbridge Yankee Pedlar

433 Main St, Sturbridge, MA 01566-1055 +1 508-347-1118 https://www.facebook.com/pg/Sturbridge-Yankee-Pedlar-385285390852
Excellent
56%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 9 reviews

Sturbridge Yankee Pedlar

Reviewed By Purple_Snow_Lady - Woodstock, United States

This is a really fun, super store to poke around in. All kinds of great goodies including seasonal items, cooking items, greeting cards, wrapping paper, jewelry, gift foods, and more. Definitely worth the stop!

7. Sturbridge Flea Market

559 Main St, Sturbridge, MA 01518-1208 +1 413-263-9280 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/STURBRIDGEFLEAMARKET/
Excellent
60%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
6%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 48 reviews

Sturbridge Flea Market

3 LEVELS INDOORS & YEAR ROUND In a Grist Mill that was built in 1827! We call it the Fun Place! Unlike any other Flea Market/Co-op you have ever been to! We have Antiques, Primitives, Vintage, Collectables, currency, gold, silver, and so many other items that our vendors bring in every week! If you are in the area stop in and have some fun while you shop! We are open Year round. During the weeks when Brimfield Flea Market is in town we have extended hours.

Reviewed By USMCRip - Merrimack, United States

This place is located inside an old mill building and is three levels. Bad weather outside -this is a fun place to look and buy. Everything is well ordered and priced. They had a LOT of stuff, some junk and some treasures. We really enjoyed ourselves and bought a few treasures.

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