Wachusett Mountain Ski Area
Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary is a 1,135 acres (459 ha) wildlife sanctuary located in Princeton, Massachusetts, owned by the Massachusetts Audubon Society. Massachusetts Audubon Society runs it. Around it, Quabbin Reservoir (23 mi) comes first on our list.
A ski area inside Princeton
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 15°. When to go ↓
Westminster is the nearest base
Westminster is 4 miles north, with 7 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Boston
Boston is about 46 miles east (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
When to go
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Wachusett Mountain Ski Area
Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary is a 1,135 acres (459 ha) wildlife sanctuary located in Princeton, Massachusetts, owned by the Massachusetts Audubon Society. Charles T. Crocker III donated 600 acres of land along with several buildings to Mass Audubon in 1956. The former farmstead includes a nature center, 12 miles of trails through woodlands, wetlands, and meadows, and a large pond with canoe rentals in season.
- Type
- Ski area
- Run by
- Massachusetts Audubon Society
- Terrain
- 38 runs · 947 ft vertical · 8 lifts
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.8K a year
- Official site
- wachusett.com
Where to base yourself for Wachusett Mountain Ski Area
The first towns with rooms are Westminster (7) and Leominster (5).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Wachusett Mountain | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton | in town | — | 1 1 hotel | 3,618 | $521K | A |
| Westminster | 4 mi north | 5 min | 7 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 8,807 | $422K | B |
| Leominster | 6 mi east | 10 min | 5 3 hotels · 2 motels | 44,194 | $380K | C |
| Worcester | 16 mi south | 25 min | 15 12 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 213,862 | $374K | — |
| Fitchburg | 8 mi northeast | 10 min | 5 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 42,136 | $336K | C |
| Marlborough | 20 mi southeast | 30 min | 14 12 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 42,772 | $513K | C |
| Ashburnham | 11 mi north | 15 min | 4 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 campgrounds | 6,554 | $391K | A− |
| Lancaster | 11 mi east | 15 min | 4 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 9,161 | $519K | A− |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More to see nearby
These well-known places are within 45 miles.
Big draw42 mi Stadium & arenaFenway Park
Big draw42 mi Stadium & arenaGillette Stadium
Big draw31 mi LakeLake Chaubunagungamaug
Big draw42 mi MuseumIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum
128 mi LakeWalden Pond
228 mi MountainMount Monadnock
323 mi LakeQuabbin Reservoir
44 mi National Historic SiteSpringfield Armory National Historic Site14K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Fenway Park: Gatorfan252525, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Gillette Stadium: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Chaubunagungamaug: Bree from Worcester, MA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Sean Dungan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Walden Pond: Victorgrigas, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mount Monadnock: Jonwmcinenrey, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Quabbin Reservoir: engineerchange, CC BY 2.0 · Springfield Armory National Historic Site: National Park Service, Public domain
A visit to Wachusett Mountain: questions
Is Wachusett Mountain Ski Area in Princeton?
Yes. It’s inside Princeton, MA.
How far is Wachusett Mountain Ski Area from Boston?
About 46 miles east of Boston, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Wachusett Mountain Ski Area?
Worcester Regional (ORH), about 16 miles away. The nearest big hub is Boston Logan (BOS), about 46 miles.
Where should I stay near Wachusett Mountain Ski Area?
Westminster (4 mi, 7 places to stay), Leominster (6 mi, 5 places to stay) and Worcester (16 mi, 15 places to stay).
Tips from Princeton
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.