Once described as “The Town That Wants to Be Out of Date,” Old Sturbridge Village in Central Massachusetts is a recreated village of early 19th century New England.

Very different from Plimoth Plantation and Mayflower destinations in Plymouth, Sturbridge Village explores a different time and place of American History. A time when America was emerging as a center of commerce and New England was exporting its goods around the world.

Old Sturbridge Village opened to the public in 1946 and received 5,000 visitors in its first year of operation. Today nearly half a million visitors a year experience the authentic buildings and wonderful collections of artifacts on display.

Sturbridge Village is set among 200 acres of rural Central Massachusetts, and located 60 miles west of Boston off exit 9 on Route 90.

Both a museum and educational resource, Old Sturbridge Village is primarily a place to explore for all ages. The centerpiece is the recreated New England town and outlying areas containing more than 40 buildings to visit, experience, and enjoy.

Plan to spend at least 3-4 hours at Old Sturbridge Village. Remember a ticket to Sturbridge Village is good for two days within a 10-day period. For more information check out my special Old Sturbridge Village page by clicking here or you can check out their official web site here.

For more ideas on places to visit in Massachusetts during your vacation check out the Massachusetts vacations page at the New England vacations guide web site.

For your New England vacations,

Cliff Calderwood
Executive Director
New England Vacations Guide.com

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