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1794 Meetinghouse - New Salem 26 South Main St.
New Salem, MA
(978) 544-5200
info@1794meetinghouse.org

A wide array of musical and cultural performances in a lovely historic setting.

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202 Entertainment - Orange 207 Daniel Shays Highway (Rte 202)
Orange, MA
(978) 544-5278

More than just golf -- fun for the whole family!

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Athol Historical Society Inc. - Athol 1307 Main Street
Athol, MA
(978) 249-4890
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Brown Bag Concerts - Orange Butterfield Park, 83 East River St.
Orange, MA

Free concerts at the bandstand, Fridays in July at noon - fun for families and friends.

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Crimson Acres - Orange 16 Daniel Shays Hwy
Orange, MA
(978) 575-0341

Horseback fun for all ages and abilities. Lessons, summer camps, clinics, shows.

Eagle Peak Fitness - Orange 131 West Main Street
Orange, MA
(978) 544-1965

North Quabbin's newest and exciting fitness center offering selectorized machines, treadmills, ellipticals, rowers, free weights, and classes!

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Earthlands - Petersham 39 Glasheen Rd.
Petersham, MA
(978) 724-3428
earthlands@earthlink.net

Programs in sustainable living and outdoor skills. Beautiful trails, events, and accommodations.

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Fisher Museum - Petersham 324 N. Main St. (Rte. 32)
Petersham, MA
(978) 724-3302

Award-winning museum dioramas depicting local land-use history. Seasonal programs listed on website.

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Flat Rock Disc Golf Club - Athol Sean Franchi
2260 Flat Rock Rd.
Athol, MA
(978) 249-8429
sean@flatrockdiscgolf.com
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Hamilton Orchards - New Salem 25 West St. off Rte. 202.
New Salem, MA
(978) 544-6867, (978) 544-6121

U-pick apples & berries. Spectacular views. Apples, pies, cider donuts & more at the country store.

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Jumptown - Orange 80 Airport Street, Suite 10
Orange, MA
(978) 544-5321, (800) 890-5867
skydive@jumptown.com

Located in the birthplace of U.S. skydiving. High-quality instruction for both experienced and novice skydivers.

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Millers River Environmental Center - Athol 100 Main St.
Athol, MA
(978) 248-9491
abnc@millersriver.net

Diverse programs on regional natural and cultural history. Wonderful displays of birds, mammals, and rocks.

Millers River Watershed Council, Inc. - Athol 100 Main Street, Millers River Environmental Center
Athol, MA
(978) 248-9491

MRWC promotes watershed and community health through water monitoring, recreation, and education.

New England Equestrian Center of Athol - Athol 660 New Sherborn Road
Athol, MA
(978) 249-2813
info@equinecenter.org

Equestrian Park, new arena (available to rent), clinics, shows, and hiking.

North Quabbin Towns

Discover the region's cultural history through our town centers. Explore Athol's history trail, Orange's Peace Statue, the classic commons of New Salem, Petersham and Phillipston, Royalston's architecture, Warwick's town fountain and grist stones, and Erving's train depot.

Northfield Mountain Environmental & Recreation Center - Northfield 99 Millers Falls Rd.
Northfield, MA
(413) 659-3714, (800) 859-2960
northfield@gdfsuezna.com

Miles of hiking and cross-country trails, plus a rock climbing area. Visitor Center. Picnic tables by the Connecticut River and seasonal riverboat cruises.

 

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