Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Sturbridge is a town located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. Named after a town in England, Sturbridge sits on the Quinebaug River, where visitors can participate in such activities as kayaking, paddle boating and whitewater rafting. Sturbridge also offers visitors a wide range of hotels.
The Super 8 Sturbridge is located on the banks of Cedar Lake. Amenities of the hotel include complimentary continental breakfast, an outdoor pool and kiddie pool and free lodging for children 17 and under staying with an adult. The hotel is within walking distance of the Old Sturbridge Village and Museum, a "must-see" area attraction that depicts early New England life; it is the largest living-history museum in the Northeast. The hotel is also next door to the historic Oxhead Tavern, a casual family restaurant originally built in 1820 and serving fare ranging from traditional Massachusetts scrod to steaks. Pets are allowed for a fee.
The Sturbridge Host Hotel is located along Route 20. The hotel offers such amenities as a fitness room, a heated indoor pool with hot tub and a full-service business center. Guests have access to outdoor recreation just three miles from the hotel at the Hemlock Ridge Golf Course, a public facility featuring a nine-hole tree-lined course and a clubhouse. The Westville Lake Recreation area also offers guests a range of outdoor activities, including ice skating, sledding, hiking, biking and picnicking, and is less than 10 miles away. Dining for guests is available at the on-site Greenhouse Restaurant, featuring a large breakfast buffet on weekends, and breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Pets are allowed for a fee.
The Hearthstone Inn is a luxury country-style hotel located in downtown Sturbridge. The hotel features rooms with whirlpool tubs, queen beds with quilted bedding, upholstered furnishings and fireplaces. Just minutes from the hotel is the Brimfield Antique Mall, where guests can shop for antiques at the mall's annual antique shows, featuring more than 4,500 dealers selling items ranging from furniture to fine china. Nearby restaurants include Rovezzi's, which serves family-style dishes that include lobster ravioli and penne Giovanni in a casually elegant atmosphere.