Old Sturbridge Village ~ Sturbridge MA

Old Sturbridge Village located in Sturbridge MA is a wonderful place to visit for the day with children and adults who enjoy history. The village is a "working" recreation of life from 1790-1840. Costumed interpreters work in the village and educate visitors on the way of life back then. As you walk through the village there are many homes open with period furniture and items. A general store, bank, lawyers office, black smith, potter, shoe maker and more are among the various buildings you can visit many of which have their own working interpreters. The large farmhouse in the village has a beautiful vegetable garden and fields are planted with various grains which we saw being hand picked the day we visited. Animals also reside in the village. We got to view Heritage Turkey, Chickens, Oxen, Cows, Hogs, Sheep and horses. The large Belgian horses pull a handsome coach for a fee of $3 a person around the center of town. In the lower part of the village a free ride on the open wagon gets you a nice tour around Mill Pond. For another $3 fee you can take a boat ride on the scenic Mill pond.
My daughter is a huge Felicity American Girl fan as well as a new avid reader of Little House on the Prairie. She was absolutely thrilled with the village and I believe the cost of admission is WELL worth the price paid. If you have a larger family, as do I, you may want to consider a family membership. One visit could very well pay for the visit and you can go every day they are open if you wish with the one low fee.
You can find out more about Old Sturbridge Village by visiting the link below.

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And that's all folks! Great visit Thank you Strubridge, we will be back! Bonnets available at gift shop by the way ;)

Purgatory Chasm ~ Sutton MA

Purgatory Chasm State Reservation is Located in Sutton, MA. It is easy to get to from the Mass Pike. The Purgatory Chasm hike is a glacial formation of granite (so it is believed). The hike through the chasm is tricky and should not be attempted by the very young or fragile. You would want to hike this with both hands free at all times. There are facilities open during park hours. No Entrance fee to explore the park. There are several beautiful picnic sites as well as a large covered pavillion. People were spotted with head lamps to go into the many caves formed along the path. These caves are very narrow and dark and I, personally, would not attempt such a venture. There is a very nice childrens park with swings, climbing structure, large merry go round, and slides. For more information on Purgatory Chasm please click on the link below.



Purgatory Chasm State Reservation