surrounding towns
Brimfield
Brookfield
Charlton
Holland
Southbridge
other nearby attractions
Roseland Cottage
(http://www.historicneweng...), also known as the Bowen House or the Pink House, Woodstock Connecticut. Seasonal.Brimfield Flea Market
Brimfield, MA, (http://www.brimfieldshow.com/). Touted as the oldest open air flea market. Definitely a huge draw. Worth checking out at least once in your lifetime. Three times yearly.Putnam, CT has many antique stores.
Six Flags New England
Springfield, (http://www.sixflags.com/p...). Less than an hour from Sturbridge, very good amusement park.The Woodstock Fair
Woodstock Connecticut, (http://www.woodstockfair.com/). An annual county fair occurring each Labor Day weekend.