Historic places in Sturbridge

Historic places in Sturbridge

1. Drink

   Altruist Brewing Company

   In an historic riverside mill building from the 1860s. Brewing company with a taproom, food menu, trivia night, and live music.

   Mon Tue closed, Wed Thu 4–9 PM, Fri 4–10 PM, Sat noon–10 PM, Sun noon–6 PM

2. Drink

   Deep Roots Distillery

   In a historic mill building. Brewery with taproom and food menu. Deep Roots also offers axe throwing in adjacent Unit 208.

   Thu-Fri 5-9PM, Sat 12-9PM. Closed all other days.

3. See

   Old Sturbridge Village

   (See Learn). Sturbridge's biggest draw, this living history museum promotes learning about the early 1800s through fun, hands-on activities. Great interpretive programs. Special and seasonal programs help people experience historical New England. There are reenactments of previous time period wars, as well as activities that were going on around the early 1800s. It is a great way to get the visitors involved as well as just allowing for a great show.

4. Do

   Tantiusques

   Walking and hiking trails at the site of a historical graphite mine. The mine was first established by the local Nipmuc, then later sold to European colonists. During the early 19th century it was a main source of graphite for the United States. Old pits and mine shafts can still be seen along the trails.

5. Drink

   Ebeneezer's Tavern

   Upscale in historic Publick House.

6. Buy

   Sturbridge Marketplace at the Falls

   Shops located in a historic mill building

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Sturbridge (CC BY-SA 4.0).