Old Sturbridge Village
Old Sturbridge Village is a living museum located in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, which recreates life in rural New England during the 1790s through 1830s. The first name on our list around it is Lake Chaubunagungamaug, 14 mi away. Weather is mildest over May to September, with 68–81°F highs.
A museum inside Sturbridge
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 17°, with about 64" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Sturbridge
Old Sturbridge Village is inside Sturbridge, which has 24 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Boston
Boston is about 58 miles east (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 68–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Warm months and cold ones
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Old Sturbridge Village
Old Sturbridge Village is a living museum located in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, which recreates life in rural New England during the 1790s through 1830s. It is the largest living museum in New England, covering more than 200 acres (80 ha). The Village includes 59 antique buildings, three water-powered mills, and a working farm. Third-person costumed interpreters demonstrate and interpret 19th-century arts, crafts, and agricultural work. The museum is popular among tourists and for educational field trips.
- Type
- Museum
- Wikipedia readers
- 16K a year
Places to stay near Old Sturbridge Village
Close by, places to stay are in Sturbridge (24) and Woodstock (14).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Old Sturbridge Village | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sturbridge | in town | — | 24 13 hotels · 3 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 10,120 | $426K | B− |
| Woodstock | 11 mi south | 15 min | 14 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 9 campgrounds | 8,474 | $417K | — |
| Brimfield | 6 mi west | 10 min | 7 2 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 campgrounds | 3,739 | $389K | A |
| Southbridge Town | 5 mi southeast | 5 min | 5 4 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 18,105 | $295K | C+ |
| Charlton | 7 mi east | 10 min | 4 1 hotel · 3 campgrounds | 13,685 | $428K | A− |
| Worcester | 19 mi northeast | 30 min | 15 12 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 213,862 | $374K | — |
| Auburn | 14 mi northeast | 20 min | 8 6 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 17,566 | $400K | C |
| Spencer | 11 mi northeast | 15 min | 4 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds | 12,173 | $382K | A |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Next door to Old Sturbridge Village
These well-known places are within 61 miles.
Big draw114 mi LakeLake Chaubunagungamaug
Big draw43 mi Stadium & arenaGillette Stadium
Big draw54 mi Stadium & arenaFenway Park
Big draw60 mi MuseumThe Breakers
225 mi National Historic SiteSpringfield Armory National Historic Site14K visitors a year
Big draw54 mi MuseumIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum
320 mi LakeQuabbin Reservoir
52 mi Ancient siteHMS EndeavourPhoto credits
Lake Chaubunagungamaug: Bree from Worcester, MA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Gillette Stadium: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fenway Park: Gatorfan252525, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Breakers: UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Springfield Armory National Historic Site: National Park Service, Public domain · Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Sean Dungan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Quabbin Reservoir: engineerchange, CC BY 2.0 · HMS Endeavour: Samuel Atkins (c.1760-1810), Public domain
A visit to Old Sturbridge Village: questions
Is Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge?
Yes. It’s inside Sturbridge, MA.
When is the best time to visit Old Sturbridge Village?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 68–81°.
How far is Old Sturbridge Village from Boston and Brookhaven?
About 58 miles east of Boston and about 97 miles southwest of Brookhaven, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Old Sturbridge Village?
Worcester Regional (ORH), about 16 miles away. The nearest big hub is Bradley (BDL), about 32 miles.
Where should I stay near Old Sturbridge Village?
Sturbridge (in town, 24 places to stay), Woodstock (11 mi, 14 places to stay) and Brimfield (6 mi, 7 places to stay).
Tips from Sturbridge
People in Sturbridge have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
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