Food Scene
You simply HAVE TO GO HERE! It is right around the corner from the historic covered bridge and John, the owner is always happy to offer up his suggestion for a place to visit.
The Whistle Stop Restaurant
248 Main StYou simply HAVE TO GO HERE! It is right around the corner from the historic covered bridge and John, the owner is always happy to offer up his suggestion for a place to visit.
George's Pizza (West Brookfield)
991 E Main St5 minutes down the road!
Rose 32 Bread
412 Main StIt's like being in SoHo only - you're not!!!!
Ye Olde Tavern
7 E Main St5 minute drive from the cottage in downtown West Brookfield
Great wings, beers on tap and TV's for watching the games
less than a 10 minute drive from the cottage
Wicked Wings Company Ware MA
136 Pleasant StGreat wings, beers on tap and TV's for watching the games
less than a 10 minute drive from the cottage
Love this place - 10-15 minute ride from the house
Great food and BEER GARDEN in the back (sometimes live music)
Worth the beautiful ride up the back roads to Hardwick for this delightful little spot
Grab a coffee and the newspaper and head for a rocking chair on the front porch
Mimi's Coffee House of Hardwick
14 Barre RoadLove this place - 10-15 minute ride from the house
Great food and BEER GARDEN in the back (sometimes live music)
Worth the beautiful ride up the back roads to Hardwick for this delightful little spot
Grab a coffee and the newspaper and head for a rocking chair on the front porch
Matt's Breakfast Nook
Quick drive into downtown West Brookfield - breakfast and lunch spot
This is a great sport for local brew beer - we love this place. Family friendly (kids welcome) and we heard this summer they will be having an outdoor area with fire pit and grill
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Timberyard Brewing Company
555 E Main StThis is a great sport for local brew beer - we love this place. Family friendly (kids welcome) and we heard this summer they will be having an outdoor area with fire pit and grill
One of the newest additions to the brewery scene out here in the Brookfield’s. Great beer and food - check their website for “pop up” food truck events
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Oakholm Brewing Company
80 Lake RoadOne of the newest additions to the brewery scene out here in the Brookfield’s. Great beer and food - check their website for “pop up” food truck events
Sightseeing
We went here in the middle of winter and drove through and plan to go back exploring. Lots of trails and amazing views. 25 minute drive from the cottage
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Quabbin Reservoir
100 Winsor Dam RdWe went here in the middle of winter and drove through and plan to go back exploring. Lots of trails and amazing views. 25 minute drive from the cottage
Built by the glacier and blessed by indigenous tribes who hunted and worshiped here, the cave-like shelter and its surroundings are an intriguing blend of geologic and human history. Very close!
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Rock House Reservation
535 MA-9Built by the glacier and blessed by indigenous tribes who hunted and worshiped here, the cave-like shelter and its surroundings are an intriguing blend of geologic and human history. Very close!
A 4.8 mile loop trail located near Ware, and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible from April until. 20 minutes from cottage.
Quabbin Hill Road
Quabbin Hill RoadA 4.8 mile loop trail located near Ware, and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible from April until. 20 minutes from cottage.
A 4.5 mile trail located near Belchertown. The trail is primarily used for canoeing and is accessible from April until October.
Swift River
A 4.5 mile trail located near Belchertown. The trail is primarily used for canoeing and is accessible from April until October.
Ragged Hill Cider Company
94 John Gilbert RdLocal farm for seasonal apple / berry picking and great LOCAL cider
Fun experience (wear BRIGHT colors if you want the butterflies to land on you) - about 45 minute drive from the cottage
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Magic Wings Schmetterlingskonservatorium
281 Greenfield RdFun experience (wear BRIGHT colors if you want the butterflies to land on you) - about 45 minute drive from the cottage
Essentials
Big Y World Class Market
148 West StNice organic selection.
Just down at the end of the road - make a left onto Ragged Hill Road and you'll see a farm stand on the left .... great local produce, meat and milk
Clover Springs Farm
233 Ragged Hill RdJust down at the end of the road - make a left onto Ragged Hill Road and you'll see a farm stand on the left .... great local produce, meat and milk
Drinks & Nightlife
They're awesome and a 5 minute drive down the hill !!
Check their website for hours as they close early (most times 8 or 9 pm)
No food available here but they do have popcorn :)
Lost Towns Brewing
483 Main StThey're awesome and a 5 minute drive down the hill !!
Check their website for hours as they close early (most times 8 or 9 pm)
No food available here but they do have popcorn :)
Hardwick Winery
3305 Greenwich RdGreat local wine - 15 minute ride from the cottage
Great full service restaurant/bar in Ware MA. Wednesday's $5 burger deal can'r be beat. Lot's of TV's to watch all the sports games.
Hanna Devine's
91 Main StGreat full service restaurant/bar in Ware MA. Wednesday's $5 burger deal can'r be beat. Lot's of TV's to watch all the sports games.