• Cohasse Country Club , 426 Eastford Rd, Southbridge. 9 holes, private. 508-764-6290
 • Webster-Dudley Golf Club , 80 Airport Rd, Dudley. 9 holes, semi-private. 508-943-4538
 • Hemlock Ridge Golf Course, 220 Holland Rd, Sturbridge. 9 holes, semi-private. 508-347-9935
 • Heritage Country Club , Sampson Rd off of Route 20, Charlton. 18 holes, public. 508-248-5111
 • Leicester Country Club , 1430 Main St, Leicester. 18 holes, public. 508-892-1390
 • Quaboag Country Club , Palmer Rd (Route 32), Monson, MA. 9 holes, semi-private. 413-267-5294

Hiking, Bicycling, and Outdoor Activities

Sturbridge is full of outdoor activity options: fishing, hiking, cycling, boating, and camping. Check with Bill and crew at Wild Bird Crossing  for their schedule of outdoor bird watching hikes and activities.

Sturbridge has many lakes which offer great fishing. East Brimfield Lake and Long Pond, accessible via boat ramps off of Route 20, and also via the East Brimfield Dam, are great fishing spots. Cedar Lake is another fishing option. There are some good fishing spots along the Quinebaug River  (map ). The Quinebaug has small and large mouth bass, trout, northern pike, and panfish (more facts ).

Canoeing and kayaking are popular outdoor activities as well. Experienced river rafters will enjoy paddling the Quinebaug, starting at the East Brimfield Dam and ending up at the Westville Dam recreation area. Of particular interest, this riverway runs directly through Old Sturbridge Village. There are small sections that require portage. Also, this is the route used by the annual Sturbridge Lions All American River Race (typically in late April).

Fall is an awesome time to visit area apple orchards for apple picking and hayrides. Hyland Brewery & Orchard frequently has music and various festivals in their outdoor pavilion starting in spring and running through late fall. Kids enjoy the feeding the farm animals and taking a ride on the pickle barrel train.

 • East Brimfield Dam , off of Route 20, border of Sturbridge and Brimfield
 • Wells State Park , off of Route 49 (Podunk Pike), Sturbridge. Camping, hiking, mountain biking, swimming, interpretive programs, and more. Make the half an hour climb to the top of Carpenter Rock for a fantastic panoramic view of the surrounding countryside and lakes.
 • Westville Dam Recreation Area , border of Southbridge and Sturbridge

Music and Nightlife

 • Admiral T. J. O'Brien's, Main St (Rt 20), Sturbridge. Music Thursday-Saturday.
 • Ugly Duckling (upstairs at the Whistling Swan), Main St (Rt 20), Sturbridge. Live music in the evening, varies. Typically on the weekend.
 • The Artist Development Complex  and Mill St Brews , Mill St, Southbridge, about 4 miles from Sturbridge. Three clubs on two floors in one building. Lots of entertainment. Local, regional, and national acts performing on multiple stages. There's stuff going on here practically every night of the week.
 • Sturbridge Coffee Roasters Cafe , in the Flat Iron Building at 210 Hamilton St, Southbridge (about 4 miles from Sturbridge). Music and poetry on various nights of the week. Best coffee around. Period. 508-765-5520