Southbridge, Massachusetts is a small town in the south-central part of the state, north of the Connecticut border. The town has a traditional New England town common, a downtown area and a municipal airport, as well as large parks and hiking areas. Visitors can stay at one of two Southbridge hotels or under five miles away in nearby Sturbridge.
The Southbridge Hotel and Conference Center is in a restored historic building, and features both guest rooms and suites. The hotel has a fitness center, but also has racquetball courts, a game room and jogging trails along the property. In addition to lodgings, the center has meeting space designed to accommodate as many as 500 people, including conference rooms, breakout rooms, an auditorium and a ballroom. Restaurants and full-service catering are available on site, and the hotel is also available for weddings and social or corporate events. The hotel is near the Central Mills Historic District, the Sacred Heart Church Historic District and restaurants including Central Pizza and Thai Orchid.
The Vienna Restaurant and Historic Inn is situated in an Italianate Revival home that is on the National Register of Historic Places. Located on Southbridge's Main Street, the hotel is convenient to the town common. The inn is pet-friendly and has a resident standard poodle. Nature walks and spa services are available. The inn offers a full breakfast and is also home to a classic Continental restaurant with candlelit, intimate seating. The hotel is within walking distance of Sevengaits, a contemporary art gallery, and Sadie Green's antique store.
The Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center is four miles away from Southbridge. Situated on Cedar Lake, the hotel includes meeting rooms and a conference center with ballrooms, outdoor areas and an indoor garden atrium. On-site restaurants include the Oxhead Tavern, Greenhouse Restaurant and the VIP Lounge, where children under the age of 12 eat free. Special packages include a fall foliage tour, golf packages, and tours of Old Sturbridge Village. In addition to Old Sturbridge Village, nearby attractions include Shumway Farm and the Cedar Pond Recreation Area.
Originally built in 1771, the Publick House Historic Inn provides modern conveniences in a historic setting. Rooms and suites are furnished with 18th-century antiques while including present day amenities like private baths and air conditioning. The inn includes two restaurants, a Tavern and a Tap Room, and a gluten-free menu is available. The Inn also features eleven banquet rooms and meeting and banquet advisors to coordinate meetings, retreats or weddings, and is located just four miles northwest of Southbridge in Sturbridge. The hotel is less than half a mile from Old Sturbridge Village and the Sturbridge Common Historic District.
