My family came for a visit recently and we went to Old Sturbridge Village. It is a great way to spend a snowy winter day with the family. The museum has lots of activities scheduled each day, especially during February School Vacation Week.
The village has been recreated and there is a farm, several different mills, a bank, a general store, a tinsmith, a blacksmith, a church and more. It is a like having a lot of little mini museums all in one place. And in between trips into the museums there are outside interludes in a park like setting.
My family had been on a trip to New England when I was 13 and my sisters were 8 and 3. And I remember our stop at Sturbridge Village. It was a destination my mother thought would be both fun and educational for us. It made a lasting impression on me so I was surprised to discover that neither of my sisters remember that visit but they both enjoyed it this time around — just 40 years later.
And my nieces and nephews had a great time too–churning butter, riding on a horse drawn carriage, watching the blacksmith and the tinsmith and getting a chance to run and play in between stops. It was a great way to spend a snowy winter day.
So if you live in Massachusetts and are looking for something interesting to do during the winter break–consider taking a trip to Sturbridge Village–but plan on spending the entire day there –it’s well worth it.
And if you need a place to stay–there are several right near the village, but Clamber Hill is also only a half hour’s drive away and we are offering a February School Vacation Special this week.
Tags: Central Massachusetts, children friendly activities, clamber hill, family activities, February School Vacation Week, museums, Old Sturbridge Village, President's Day, Sturbridge, Winter Break, winter vacation
