Food scene
Spencer Country Inn
500 Main StGreat food and pub! Super close to the Hill!
Salem Cross Inn
260 W Main StExcellent dining! FYI: Cows 🐮 belong to the Inn.
Harvest Grille
1 Princeton StJefferson/Holden area. Freshest salads around, family owned, great chef!
Charlies Diner
5 Meadow RdSuper close to the Hill. Overall great food, breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
One Eleven Chop House
111 Shrewsbury StFine dining in Worcester. Pricey but worth every $.
Ladd's Restaurant
64 Barre Paxton RdShort trip, pub food, friendly bar atmosphere.
The Sole Proprietor
118 Highland StFine dining in Worcester. Best seafood around.
Charming cafe, beautiful Princeton mountain scenery. Check hours before you take the ride!
Mountainside Bakery & Cafe
213 Mountain RdCharming cafe, beautiful Princeton mountain scenery. Check hours before you take the ride!
Via Italian Table
89 Shrewsbury StFine dining in Worcester. Great Italian food.
Literally down the street in Paxton center. Amazing sandwiches (must try the Italian) and desserts.
Ten West Market
10 West StreetLiterally down the street in Paxton center. Amazing sandwiches (must try the Italian) and desserts.
15 minute drive to Holden center and well worth the trip for the sandwiches and desserts. Great coffee also.
Sweets N' Java
1059 Main St15 minute drive to Holden center and well worth the trip for the sandwiches and desserts. Great coffee also.
The Big Y has everything you need and offers excellent organic fruits and vegetables as well as specialty items. It is located in Holden about a 15-20 minute drive.
13 locals recommend
Big Y World Class Market
100 Mayfield StThe Big Y has everything you need and offers excellent organic fruits and vegetables as well as specialty items. It is located in Holden about a 15-20 minute drive.
Sightseeing
Spencer’s best kept secret! A hidden gem. The welcome gifts (jams and jellies) are from the monastery.
Saint Joseph's Abbey
167 North Spencer RoadSpencer’s best kept secret! A hidden gem. The welcome gifts (jams and jellies) are from the monastery.
Worcester Art Museum
55 Salisbury StEcoTarium
222 Harrington WayWorcester
Brand new stadium built in Worcester for the Red Sox minor league team. Fireworks after every game.
16 locals recommend
Polar Park Triple A Red Sox farm team
122 Madison StBrand new stadium built in Worcester for the Red Sox minor league team. Fireworks after every game.
Brimfield Antiques Center
35 Palmer RdCheck out the Brimfield Fair held three times a year!
Recreational and Medicinal dispensary
Cultivate
1764 Main StFirst dispensary in Massachusetts. Formerly known as Cultivate.
Liquor Store/Groceries and Deli
Down the street in Paxton Center. Great food and Carlos couldn’t be nicer! He will find whatever spirits you are looking for.
Paxton Marketplace
707 Pleasant StreetDown the street in Paxton Center. Great food and Carlos couldn’t be nicer! He will find whatever spirits you are looking for.
Recreation/Hiking
Wachusett Mountain
41 Mountain RdMid-State Trail
Mid-State TrailBreweries
Stone Cow Brewery
500 West StBarre MA
Milk Room Brewing Company
80 Hillside RoadRutland MA