The Sturbridge center is about 2 miles northwest of Old Sturbridge Village and 6 miles east of Brimfield Antique Show Grounds.
New England weather is notoriously changeable, and the conditions in Sturbridge are no different. However, some parts of the year are more likely to deliver good weather than others.
You can count on icy cold winters and hot, humid summers. These seasons also tend to attract a lot of tourists wanting to get away over the festive season or long summer break and these crowds drive up the prices of flights and hotels.
If you're more flexible with your dates, choose fall. Fall weather is typically cool and crisp, perfect for walking around and discovering all Sturbridge has to offer. It's also the most stable season in Sturbridge. Spring can bring the pleasant weather the season is known for throughout the rest of the country, but it's also prone to heatwaves and cold snaps. Spring also gets more rain than any other season, so a midyear vacation in Sturbridge can easily be rained out.
Not that showers aren't common through the rest of the year. You should always bring an umbrella and raincoat to Sturbridge, just in case the clouds roll in. The weather can also change on a dime, so it's smart to bring a variety of clothes you can layer up, no matter what time of year you're visiting.
While Sturbridge hotels always offer competitive rates, some extend further discounts to special groups. You could save a little more when you choose one of the following chain hotels.
Hampton Inn Sturbridge has special rates for AAA, AARP, and CARP members. Government and military personnel also enjoy discounts. Travelers who book and pay for their room in advance also enjoy discounts up to 15 percent. Choose rooms with either a king-sized bed or pair of queens, each with premium bedding and an MP3 alarm clock to ensure you don't oversleep. Wi-Fi is also complimentary throughout the hotel. Start each day with a leisurely free breakfast buffet or grab an On the Run breakfast bag, available with compliments on weekday mornings, to make it through a day sightseeing in Sturbridge.
Super 8 Sturbridge extends its special discount rates to AAA and AARP members, seniors, and federal and state government employees. Its rooms are contemporary, with polished wooden floors and vibrant décor. Work desks, flat screen TV sets, and plush bedding help make the Super 8 Sturbridge feel like a home away from home. If you're lucky, your room might even have lake views. The Wi-Fi is free, as is the SuperStart breakfast, a super start to any day in Sturbridge. The reception area never closes, so you can get assistance any time you need it.
Many visitors find Sturbridge's mid-priced hotels offer the best value, giving them everything they really need without the extras that aren't important to them. Previous visitors to Sturbridge highly recommend the following hotels.
La Quinta Inn & Suites Sturbridge's modern guestrooms feature your choice of a pillow-top king-sized bed or pair of queens. There's also a flat screen TV with premium cable channels, a coffee maker, and ironing equipment so you can always look your best. Staying in touch with people back home is made easy with free local calls, free Wi-Fi, and an onsite business center. The spacious onsite fitness center features a treadmill, cross-trainer, and free weights to really challenge you. The Bright Side Breakfast buffet, available free each morning, offers waffles, pastries, bagels, and unlimited juice and coffee.
Past guests agree Comfort Inn & Suites Sturbridge is exceptional. Its charming rooms feature coffee makers, refrigerators, flat screen TVs, and superior bedding, to make sure you'll feel rested about long days spent traveling or seeing the sights. While the hotel is in a safe neighborhood near Old Sturbridge Village, each room has a safe for your peace of mind. Onsite facilities including a cocktail lounge, indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub, and fitness center help guests see value. The free breakfast is also a cut above the average, with waffles, meats, and fresh fruit among the buffet offerings.
While it's got contemporary features, most people visit Sturbridge to connect to the past.
Old Sturbridge Village is the city's most popular and most enduring attractions. This living history museum helps guests experience what life was like in New England in the early 1800s through its immersive and entertaining activities. Historic reenactments and displays help guests imagine what it would feel like to step back in time. Seasonal programs encourage repeat visits.
At 57 acres, you can spend a lot of time exploring Tantiusques. This reservation's name comes from an ancient Nipmuc word meaning “the place between two low hills.” These people used graphite to make their ceremonial paints. The site's graphite mines haven't been operational since 1910, but they remain one of Tantiusques's top attractions. Tantiusques is also home to what's left of a historic 19th century house which once belonged to Robert Crowd, a local miner of mixed African American and Native American heritage. A 1.5-mile loop trail takes visitors through Tantiusques's oak forests to the former mine. A spur trail will take you to the Robert Crowd Site and the Leadmine Wildlife Management Area, a popular birdwatching spot.
Soak up the history, but don't forget to experience all of the modern amenities Sturbridge offers. Take your time to explore this New England town and you're sure to be rewarded.
Below are reviews of the city of Sturbridge, MA from an actual visitor's perspective.
The front desk was friendly.
The front desk was friendly.
Lots of places to eat, places to visit and shop. I like Starbridge.
A variety of things to do and places to eat.
Old Sturbridge Village was sooo fun!
Great!
I was here to shop in Brimfield and it was a straight shot to Brimfield!
My husband and I have always loved going to Old Sturbridge Village over the years that we have been engaged and married. Since Treehouse Brewery is close by, we like to visit there as well.
Sturbridge is a beautiful place!
Historical, friendly, clean little town. Would highly recommend!
Cedar Street Bar and Grille twice for tapas dinner, Saw Dust for breakfast twice and Churchill's twice, Kaizen was great too for dinner. Sturbridge pottery and Fine Lines Wood shop were gracious and kind. Zukas Barn for the wedding was priceless in Spencer. Wonderful Fall colors and a sweet week.
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On this trip, we stayed entirely in Southbridge and explored the restaurants and running courses there, particularly Fin and Tail for seafood and the Elm Center Cafe for abundant and delicious breakfast and welcoming atmosphere.
Sturbridge Village was nice and everything was easy to find.
The access to Panera right across the parking lot was handy. There are many and varied restaurants nearby. Old Sturbridge Village is a gem. Easy access to the highways
They have everything you need.
Easy access to the Pike and great restaurants.
Great Sushi at Baba's
Good restaurants and close to the major interstate.
Sturbridge Village.