Webster
Webster is a small town of about 16,000 (add 2,500 or so more in summer) in the South County region of Central Massachusetts along the Connecticut border. It was founded in 1832 by Samuel Slater, one of the initiators of the United States Industrial Revolution. There are many places to eat and a few nightlife offerings. Lake Chaubunagungamaug offers much to do in the way of water sport and leisure activities.
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Indian Ranch
Large concert venue and campground on a lake. Also runs the Indian Princess paddle boat at Pier #1.
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Lake Chaubunagungamaug
Webster Lake
The beautiful spring-fed lake was a critical fishing site the Nipmuc of the area and later supported shoe and textile industry. A 45-letter joke name, Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg, is also frequently used and is the longest place name in the United States (and contains the most uses of the letters "g" and "a" in any English word). Watch the sailboat races every Sunday in summer. Fish, swim or boat from the 17 mile shoreline the famous 1442 acre lake. Fishing is mostly for smallmouth bass, pickerel or perch. The town appropriates money for stocking the lake. The lake has excellent white sandy beaches. Point Breeze, Indian Inn, and Bates Grove are favorite picnic areas. There is a boat ramp at 98 Lakeside Ave.
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Memorial Beach
Has a swim beach and boat docks.
Website has list of fees
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Webster Fish & Game Associates
Disc golf course
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XTreme Lazer
Laser tag and arcade center
Fri 5–9 PM, Sat 11AM–9PM, Sun noon–7 PM
4 of 5 places have map locations.