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Brimfield Bike Trail
Gravel Road
Brimfield, MA 01010

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Web: http://www.brimfieldtrail.org

Description: Directions to the Trail The Brimfield Trail parking area is located on Five Bridge Road in Brimfield. From the East/Sturbridge: Route 20 West, Take the second Left after the town line onto Five Bridge Road. Follow Five Bridge Road until it turns into a gravel road at the yellow gates. About 1 mile after the gate on the left is the Brimfield Trail parking area. From the West/Palmer: Route 20 East, Just after Athens Pizza on the right is Holland Road. Follow Holland Road four just over 1.5 miles. Five Bridge Road will be the first Street on your Left. Follow 5 Bridge for about one mile, the Brimfield Trail parking area will be on your right. If you miss Holland Road, the first right on Route 20 will be Five Bridge Road.

Bay Path Golf Course
193 North Brookfield Raod
East Brookfield, MA 01515

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Phone: (508) 867-8161

Email: justyne1209@charter.net

Description: We are a 9 hole course easy to walk, golf cars avaidable. Car rental restrictions do apply. Please call first for course availability.

Bogey Lanes
199 North Brookfield Route
East Brookfield, MA 01515

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Phone: (508) 867-6629

Web: http://www.baypathfuncenter.com

Description: (Formerly knwon as Bay Path Fun Center) Brand New 18 Hole Miniture Golf Course, Seasonal Ice cream Stand, 12 Lines of Candle Pin Bowling, Game Room & Billiard Tables. 1/2 Mile off Rt 9 in East Brookfield.

Brimfield State Forest
Dean Pond Rd
Brimfield, MA 01010

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Phone: 413-267-9687

Web: http://www.state.ma.us/dem/parks/brim.htm

Description: This rolling, heavily forested property has over 20 miles of roads and trails and is used primarily for hiking, walking, horseback riding and fishing. Dean Pond Recreation Area, located in the western portion of Brimfield State Forest, has a pavilion, comfort station, 100 linear feet of beach and picnic facilities. The roads are popular for equestrian use and related special events. See our website for directions

Evergreen Golf
80 Ware Road (Route 9 East)
Belchertown, MA 01007

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Phone: (413) 323-6399

Email: br123199@aol.com

Description: 18 hole miniature golf course, lighted 18 stations driving range, fully handicaped accessible, lessons, club house serving hot dogs, soft drinks and Snowman's homemade ice cream.

Hollow Brook Farms
73 Hollow Road
Brimfield, MA 01010

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Phone: 413-245-9325
Fax: 413-245-9325
Web: http://www.hollowbrookfarms.com
Email: hollowbrookfarm@aol.com

Description: Come bring your blankets, cuddle and take a breathtaking sleigh ride through the meadows, across an old covered bridge spanning a beautiful pond, through woodlands, and a christmas tree plantation. Afterwards, come out of the cold and warm up as you browse our unique craft store with a complementary cup of coffee or hot chocolate. Reservations for groups - walkin welcome, weekends, weather permitting. Adults $7.00*, Children Under 12 $5.00*.

Mill Valley Golf Links
380 Mill Valley Road
Belchertown, MA 01007

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Phone: 413-323-4079
Fax: 413-323-8901
Web: http://www.millvalleygolflinks.com

Description: Mill Valley Golf Links is Western Massachusetts newest 18 hole layout. The course offers both a challenge for seasoned golfers and allows higher handicap players to score well with several sets of tees. The course has many of the best par 3’s in the area. One of our par 3’s can be played at 240 yards making it the longest par 3 in Western Massachusetts. In addition to the new nine we have added a new irrigation system that went on line last year. This allows us to grow grass anywhere. All of our carts are equipped with GPS (Global Positioning System) for faster play and better scoring by giving you the correct yardage to the flag. It’s like having your own Tour caddy. This feature is also a favorite of tournament directors looking to add something extra to their tournament. Outside of the clubhouse we have a large patio complete with a grille and outside bar used for banquets and Friday night dinners and is a popular hangout for leagues during the summer. If you are military we invite you to come and play Mill Valley Golf Links for only $10, seven days a week. It’s our way of saying thanks for a job well done.

Quabbin Visitor Center
485 Ware Road
Route 9
Belchertown, MA 01007

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Phone: 413-323-7221

Web: http://www.centralquabbinarea.org/

Description: The Quabbin Visitor Center is located on the first floor of the MDC Quabbin Administration Building in Belchertown and is open seven days a week on a year-round basis. With the exception of the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years holidays, and the weekend between Christmas and New Years when the Center is closed, normal Visitor Center hours of operation are 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The Center features exhibits, brochures, books, and videos about Quabbin management and history. Maps, books, trail guides and related materials are available for purchase through Visitor Center staff. Vital Records for the disincorporated towns of Dana, Enfield, Greenwich and Prescott are available on microfiche for genealogical research, please call ahead to schedule an appointment.

Quaboag Country Club
70 Palmer Road
P.O. Box 66
Monson, MA 01057

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Phone: 413-267-5294
Fax: 413-267-4694
Web: http://www.quaboagcountryclub.com

Description: Quaboag Country Club located on Route 32, Monson, MA is a spectacular 9 – hole course with a championship layout and private club conditions. This course offers breath-taking views and was ranked a 9 out of 10 by the Worcester Telegram & Gazette golf review. Our facility includes a fully stocked pro shop, full service restaurant, golfers lounge and banquet facility to accommodate groups up to 250 people. Our professional staff is here to make your golf experience memorable.

Quinebaug Woods, Holland
Dug Hill Road
Holland, MA 01521

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Phone: 978-840-4446

Web: http://www.thetrustees.org/pages/356_quinebaug_woods.cfm
Email: central@ttor.org

Description: How to Get There: From the Mass Turnpike (I-90), take exit 9 to I-84 south. Get off at exit 3 onto Rt. 20 west. At the intersection with Rt. 148, turn left onto Holland Road. Follow Holland Road into Holland, where it becomes Sturbridge Road. Look for the dam at the Hamilton Reservoir on your left. Immediately after passing the dam, turn right onto Dug Hill Road. The entrance and parking (3 cars) is on the right. Property Description 36 acres | Established 2001 A short loop trail heads north along the Quinebaug River before turning west and proceeding up and over a steep hillside with rocky outcrops. Oak, hickory, white ash, and white pine make up the open canopy along the top of this “hogback” ridge, while hemlocks dominate below the ridge, forming dense stands. On the exposed ridge stand the stone chimney and foundation steps that remain from a cabin built in 1932. From this and other vantage points, visitors can take in views of Blake Hill to the east and Hamilton Reservoir to the south. Near the ridgetop, a large, shaded vernal pool supports wood and pickerel frogs, American toads, and spotted salamanders. Along the banks of the Quinebaug River, beavers have taken down trees and constructed a lodge. Kingfishers and great blue herons hunt along the river’s banks and shallows, sunfish and bass can be seen from the shore, and cardinal flowers bloom in late summer along the river’s edge. Located next to the 575-acre Army Corps of Engineers Holland Pond Flood Control and Recreation Area and near the 518-acre Leadmine Wildlife Management Area, Quinebaug Woods is a valuable addition to the broader ecological landscape. Trails 1.1 mile loop trail. Moderate walking

Rock House Reservation
West Main Street
Route 9 Just west of Pierce Rd
West Brookfield, MA 01585

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Web: http://www.thetrustees.org/pages/359_rock_house_reservation.cfm

Description: A massive, cave-like rock shelter, exposed after the glacial retreat 10,000 years ago, served as a winter camp for Native Americans. By mid 1800's, it was part of a farm owned by William Adams whose descendant, F. A. Carter, dammed a small stream to create Carter Pond and built the cottage now serving as a trailside museum and nature center. Open year round, daily, sunrise to sunset. Admission is free to all.

Scottish Meadow Golf Course
Little Rest Road
Warren, MA 01083

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Phone: (413) 436-5108

Web: http://www.scottishmeadowgolfclub.com

Description: Not two holes alike...The course is laid out to flow naturally over the site...as do the great courses of Scotland...The rural character of the site is carried forth in the style of the course...Fast running fairways and slick rolling greens.

The Spencer Fair
P.O. Vox 46
Spencer, MA 01562

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Phone: 508-867-6877 or 508-885-5814
Fax: 508-885-9192
Web: http://www.spencerfair.org
Email: djac1020@gis.net

Description: Annual 4 day event held on Labor Day weekend for 115 years. Lots of family entertainment, great value for your dollar.

White’s Landing
7 Fiskdale Road
Route 148
Brookfield, MA 01506

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Phone: 508-867- 5561

Web: http://www.whiteslanding.com

Description: White's Landing offers a wide range of services to help you make the most of your visit to the area. We are a unique destination point for vacationing tourists, Sturbridge Area Visitors, regional "day-trippers", and local residents and year round sportsmen. Some of our services include: The Boat House - Seasonal rentals, canoe, kayak and boats, River Cruises, Fall Foliage and Historical Cruises Quaboag Cafe' - Coffee, Lunch, Homemade Chili, Deli Sandwiches, Hot Dogs, Drinks and special seasonal items. Outdoor Activities - Cookouts, Music Events,Beer & Wine, Private Family & Company Events. Bait & Tackle - Live bait, Pole Rentals, Fishing supplies, Complete rental packages available. Local Historical Information - early settlements, native american and industrial information.

Lake Siog Park
Dug Hill Road
Holland, MA 01521

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P: 413-245-7108  

Description: 53 acre park with full accomodations including volleyball, barbeque pits, horse shoes, swimming and trails.

Swift River
River Road
Route 9
Ware, MA 01082

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Description: Fed by the pure waters of the Quabbin Reservoir, the Swift River is one of the premier trout fishing streams found east of the Mississippi River. Massachusetts fishing licenses are required. Limited parking available.

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