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Evening

Sturbridge Sunset & Mill District

Grab a drink and watch the sun dip below the horizon, then settle in for a late dinner in the historic mill district.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 16:01

    Altruist Brewing Company

    Arrive at Altruist Brewing Company in the historic riverside mill. Order a drink and find a seat to wait for the light to change. The taproom is open and ready.

  2. 16:41

    Brush it Off Art & Pottery Studio

    Walk to Brush it Off Art & Pottery Studio. Step outside the historic mill building to catch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, offering a clear view from this vantage point as the golden light fades.

  3. 17:26

    The Duck

    Head to The Duck for dinner. It is open until 20:00 on Sundays, so arrive while there is still time to eat. If it is a weekday, verify the closing time as it shifts to 21:00.

Local tip

Brush it Off requires pre-registration and payment. If you plan to stay inside for lessons, book ahead. For the sunset view, you just need to step outside the mill building. The Duck has evening live music on weekends, which fits the post-sunset vibe perfectly.

Check before you go

  • Brush it Off Art & Pottery Studio: Mo,Tu off; We-Fr 14:00-20:00; Sa 12:00-20:00; Su 10:30-16:30. Pre-registration is strongly advised.
  • The Duck: Tu-Fr 11:30-21:00; Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:30-20:00. Arrive before closing.
  • Altruist Brewing Company: Mo,Tu off; We,Th 16:00-21:00; Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-18:00.

Worth knowing

  • Altruist Brewing Company is open at 16:01 only on We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
  • The Duck is open at 17:26 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Sturbridge (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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