Forget about the same old, same old, and see something exciting. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and of course what one constitutes as “unique” also falls under this umbrella. Nevertheless, the majority would agree that there are both natural and man-made sights here in Central Massachusetts that lean towards the unique end of the spectrum. We hope you will investigate these sights, and leave with a memory not soon forgotten.
119 Forest Street,
Worcester, MA 01609, 508-799-0702
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: Closed
The Henry Lee Willis Center is a multicultural, minority-based social service organization located in Worcester. For ten years, we have been providing quality services to those in need, serving approximately 22,000 children, adults, and families annually.
Our vision is to create a community in which people of color and the disadvantaged can gain equal access to quality human and social services that improve their quality of life. We do this by designing programs that empower individuals through education, skill development, and advocacy.
P.O. Box 269,
Oxford, MA 01540, 508-987-2652
Classic car show featuring special events, including "burn outs," beauty contests, swap meets, vendor booths and more!
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road,
Sturbridge, MA 01566, 800-733-1830, 508-347-3362
A visit to Old Sturbridge Village is a journey into the past during a very special period of our nation's history! In the years 1790-1840 a new nation took shape. In rural towns across New England, ordinary people worked to better their lives, build strong communities, apply new technologies, and define the meaning of democracy.
Year-round, you'll discover the allure of history with all five senses at one of America's finest museums. Expanded learning and hands-on opportunities for all ages are offered throughout the museum, which features a re-created rural 1830s New England town set on a historical landscape encompassing a Center Village, Mills Area, and Countryside.
The museum's new, indoor History Gateway, in the Visitor Center, includes "Kidstory" early learning gallery -- making connections with the Village for children and their families -- and "Icons of New England," a new interactive exhibit that introduces visitors to the history behind what makes New England the unique region that it is!
Also offered are "A Child's Life" in the Fitch House; meet the animals; children's dooryard, schoolyard, and indoor games; role-playing at the District School; as well as historical characters, walks, talks, and performances. Hands-on craft activities, artist- and craftsperson- in-residence programs, adult and multi-generational craft workshops, and spectacular seasonal events are planned throughout the year!
The Shops at Old Sturbridge Village (across from the Visitor Center) house an award-winning Museum Gift Shop, the New England Bookstore, and a Bake Shop. Village admission is not required for The Shops at OSV or the Herb Garden adjacent to the Gift Shop.
Village hours and admission rates change by season; visit our Web site, www.osv.org, or call 800-SEE-1830 to confirm.
Sundays, Saturdays, through Mar 23 Maple Days
Wednesdays, through May 6 Village Tots
Saturdays, through Mar 28 Dinner in a Country Village
2 Southwick Street,
Mendon, MA 01756, 508-883-8515, 800-258-9182
Get close to over 500 animals! we feature over 100 species in this 300 acre countryside setting, New England's largest zoological collection.
481 Purgatory Rd,
Whitinsville, MA 01588, 508-234-2022
Ice cream and Miniature Golf. Enjoy the pastoral views of our New England Farm. Featuring more than 50 flavors of premium ice cream and a beautiful 18 hole miniature golf course! Summer hours daily 10am to 10pm. Call or check our web site for Spring/Fall hours.
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Henry Lee Willis Community Center, Institute of African American Culture
119 Forest Street, Worcester, MA 01609, 508-799-0702
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: Closed
The Henry Lee Willis Center is a multicultural, minority-based social service organization located in Worcester. For ten years, we have been providing quality services to those in need, serving approximately 22,000 children, adults, and families annually. Our vision is to create a community in which people of color and the disadvantaged can gain equal access to quality human and social services that improve their quality of life. We do this by designing programs that empower individuals through education, skill development, and advocacy.
New England Summer Nationals
P.O. Box 269, Oxford, MA 01540, 508-987-2652
Classic car show featuring special events, including "burn outs," beauty contests, swap meets, vendor booths and more!
Old Sturbridge Village
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566, 800-733-1830, 508-347-3362
A visit to Old Sturbridge Village is a journey into the past during a very special period of our nation's history! In the years 1790-1840 a new nation took shape. In rural towns across New England, ordinary people worked to better their lives, build strong communities, apply new technologies, and define the meaning of democracy. Year-round, you'll discover the allure of history with all five senses at one of America's finest museums. Expanded learning and hands-on opportunities for all ages are offered throughout the museum, which features a re-created rural 1830s New England town set on a historical landscape encompassing a Center Village, Mills Area, and Countryside. The museum's new, indoor History Gateway, in the Visitor Center, includes "Kidstory" early learning gallery -- making connections with the Village for children and their families -- and "Icons of New England," a new interactive exhibit that introduces visitors to the history behind what makes New England the unique region that it is! Also offered are "A Child's Life" in the Fitch House; meet the animals; children's dooryard, schoolyard, and indoor games; role-playing at the District School; as well as historical characters, walks, talks, and performances. Hands-on craft activities, artist- and craftsperson- in-residence programs, adult and multi-generational craft workshops, and spectacular seasonal events are planned throughout the year! The Shops at Old Sturbridge Village (across from the Visitor Center) house an award-winning Museum Gift Shop, the New England Bookstore, and a Bake Shop. Village admission is not required for The Shops at OSV or the Herb Garden adjacent to the Gift Shop. Village hours and admission rates change by season; visit our Web site, www.osv.org, or call 800-SEE-1830 to confirm.
Sundays, Saturdays, through Mar 23 Maple Days
Wednesdays, through May 6 Village Tots
Saturdays, through Mar 28 Dinner in a Country Village
Southwick's Zoo
2 Southwick Street, Mendon, MA 01756, 508-883-8515, 800-258-9182
Get close to over 500 animals! we feature over 100 species in this 300 acre countryside setting, New England's largest zoological collection.
West End Creamery
481 Purgatory Rd, Whitinsville, MA 01588, 508-234-2022
Ice cream and Miniature Golf. Enjoy the pastoral views of our New England Farm. Featuring more than 50 flavors of premium ice cream and a beautiful 18 hole miniature golf course! Summer hours daily 10am to 10pm. Call or check our web site for Spring/Fall hours.
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