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Carpenter Rock offers a sweeping panorama for those who are willing to trek up the trail. Wells State Park offers camping from late spring to early fall, with camp sites for tents and trailers. The pond, Walker Pond, is great for swimming, boating, and fishing. There are multiple trails that are color coded for easy access through the park. Pets are welcome.
Wells State Park is a public recreation area located off Route 49 in the town of Sturbridge, Massachusetts. The state park includes frontage on Walker Pond and the scenic metamorphic rock cliff face of Carpenter Rocks. Terrain is rugged with ledges interspersed between wetlands. Woodlands are of the oak-hickory forest and northern hardwood forest types with groves of eastern white pine. The park is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.
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Off of Route 49 (Podunk Pike). Camping, hiking, mountain biking, swimming, interpretive programs, and more. Make the half an hour climb to the top of Carpenter Rock for a fantastic panoramic view of the surrounding countryside and lakes.
Frequently has music and various festivals in their outdoor pavilion starting in spring and running through late fall. Kids enjoy the feeding the farm animals and taking a ride on the pickle barrel train.
(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.
A woman- and veteran-owned paint and pottery studio that offers guided lessons as well as open studio sessions. No prior experience necessary! It is strongly advised to pre-register and pay ahead, as spots cannot be guaranteed without payments.
6 climate-controlled indoor courts. Booking link: https://widgets.courtreserve.com/Online/Public/EmbedCode/10865/28628
Escape room games.