David's Guidebook
Food scene
Great restaurants and breweries
Historic late 1800’s train station converted into a spectacular restaurant
14 locals recommend
Steaming Tender
28 Depot StHistoric late 1800’s train station converted into a spectacular restaurant
Apple Barn Cafe
52 Palmer RdGreat local breakfast spot!
Cedar Street Grille
12 Cedar StGreat small plates! Try the crazy dates!
Kaizen Sushi Bar & Grill
479 Main StBest sushi anywhere! Make a reservation!
Tree House Brewing Company, LLC
129 Sturbridge RdAward winning brewery!
On the weekends food trucks are often there as well as live music
7 locals recommend
Oakholm Brewing Company
80 Lake RoadOn the weekends food trucks are often there as well as live music
Open weekend spring through end of October. Live music and other events. Great spot!
9 locals recommend
Brimfield Winery & Cidery
35 Main StreetOpen weekend spring through end of October. Live music and other events. Great spot!
Francesco's Restaurant
45 Palmer RdClose by Italian, eat in or take out. Small bar area.
Very close by on Main St. Brimfield. Chef here is top notch. Limited seating and hours. Reservations strongly recommend.
Villa Sofia
17 Main Street Very close by on Main St. Brimfield. Chef here is top notch. Limited seating and hours. Reservations strongly recommend.
B.T.'s Smokehouse
392 Main StSightseeing
Wonderful living museum with scheduled events throughout the year.
96 locals recommend
Old Sturbridge Village
1 Old Sturbridge Village RdWonderful living museum with scheduled events throughout the year.
Brimfield State Forest
86 Dearth Hill RdMiles of hiking and mtn biking trails. Fishing and picnic areas at Dean Pond
Brimfield Antiques Center
35 Palmer RdUS Army Corps of Engineers
22 Riverview AvenueThe USACE manages many acres of and and hiking trails in the area.
13TH WORLD FRIGHT PARK
1701 Park StreetA scary night out close by my place!
City advice
Book before you go
The Sturbridge restaurants
Make reservations in advance for any of the Sturbridge restaurants and the Steaming Tender Restaurant in Palmer. Check online or call for hours as they tend to be more restrictive then most areas.