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Central Massachusetts, United States
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The Brookfields are a collection of five small towns in Central Massachusetts: Brookfield, East Brookfield, North Brookfield, West Brookfield, and Warren.
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Pottery studio
Passionate glass artist showcasing her work in quaint West Brookfield village. Available for purchase.
Pick your own apples, snack bar, and country store.
Large orchard and farmstand
Farm dedicated to sustainability and a diverse amount of crops that you can buy in its farm stand.
Pick your own apples and a large farmstand.
Farmstand, sugarhouse, orchard. You might be able to get a tour as well.
Pick your own fruit and soak in the beautiful countryside of the Brookfields.
Large waterfront bar and restaurant on the shore of Lake Lashaway.
Historic restaurant in the bucolic western part of the region serving traditional New England fare. The Salem Cross Inn is in large part responsible for making the Brookfields a minor travel destination.
Popular roadside stand serving up burgers, hot dogs, and ice cream.
Craft brewery with a large taproom and beer garden. Frequently hosts live music.
Small micro-brewery located on a 116 acre farm.
Small family-owned motel.
The inn that George Washington almost slept in. Legend has it that while passing through town as President on a tour of New England, George Washington tried to stay at the Brookfield Inn, founded in 1768, and was turned away by the innkeeper's wife because she wasn't feeling well. It is now a quaint bed & breakfast.
Used bookstore carrying 90,000 titles.
Small antique shop.
Small country store focused on organic foods.
Mostly specializing in old clocks, but they have some other antiques.
Small, mostly antique store in the historic Olde Tavern.
Crafters of fireplace furniture, cooking utensils, and door hardware.
The Brookfields are not well connected to any major highways, making them harder to get to than most destinations in Massachusetts. From east or west, you can use MA Route 9 to reach the area.
Read in the guideThe Brookfields are very spread out and rural. You will need a car to get around. Route 9 runs east-west through East Brookfield, Brookfield, and West Brookfield.
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