Central Mass... Make It Your Tour

Day 1

Dine at the Publick House for lunch where you will feast on generous meals and enjoy the comfort of Yankee hospitality. You'll be warmed by the same magnificent open hearths that warmed our early American ancestors.

Step back in time at Old Sturbridge Village - discover early New England in the company of farmers, craftsmen, and other fascinating characters. Celebrate yesterday's proud traditions on your remarkable journey into America's past. Don’t forget to visit the unique gift shop and bookstore before leaving.

Dinner at the Salem Cross Inn’s Colonial restaurant situated on 600 acres of rolling meadows and woodlands. This family-owned facility is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Day 2

Sit back and relax as experienced tour guides from Preservation Worcester tell Worcester's story as seen through its buildings. Discover the secrets that lie behind the rural county seat that became the center of an industrial city, and is now known as an "All-America City".

There is plenty to do and see in Worcester, you are sure to be amazed at the architecture, fine dining, one-of-a-kind shopping and world-class museums...

Choose from any of the following:

Enjoy dinner in one of Worcester many fine dining establishments on “Restaurant Row.” Just to name a few Piccolo’s, the Flying Rhino and the 111 Chop House.

Add to this memorable night a performance at one of Worcester’s finest venues, the Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, Foothills Theatre or Mechanics Hall. Or enjoy an outdoor venue and experience “Jazz at Sunset” at the EcoTarium.

Day 3

Venture down the river into the Blackstone Valley where you can first visit the Willard House and Clock Museum. Here you will find over 80 Willard clocks exhibited in the birthplace and original workshop of the Willard clockmakers, along with family portraits, furnishings and other Willard family heirlooms.

Head to Keown Orchards in Sutton! The orchards feature over 50 varieties of pick-your-own apples, over 10 varieties of peaches, pears, plums, cherries, strawberries and a full line of vegetables. Have yourself a hayride and take home a pumpkin of your choice. And for the green thumbs in your group, the orchard also offers educational classes in herbs and landscaping.

Finish your day off with a tour of the Vaillancourt Folk Art Store and Studios. Vaillancourt is one of America's last remaining Christmas ornament and collectibles makers. Unlike most Christmas collectibles, which are manufactured overseas, Vaillancourt chalkware figures are still made by hand at the VFA studio in Sutton, Mass. Tour behind-the-scenes as artists hand-paint more than 300 different versions of Santa Claus and Father Christmas figures.

 

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