Walking/Hiking Trails at Restful Paws Lodging and More

Restful Paws Lodging sits on over 31 acres and is dedicated to offering the best of nature at its finest. To start, there is over 1 ½ miles of walking trails that are open for your enjoyment. Our spacious 6-8 foot wide trails offer a comfortable and bonding relationship with your Pet while taking in all of the joys of the outdoors. These groomed trails are for your pleasure during all seasons and there are special activities that abound at specific times. Walk in the cool morning or later in the evening or only go a short distance where you can sit and relax overlooking our cranberry bog. Take a ball or Frisbee and you and your Pet can utilize one of the many play areas found on the property. Walking along the 100 year old stone fences, bridging the brooks, or gliding through the pine overhangs allows you and your romping companion to share contentment that is hard to beat. Life at it's finest.

Adding more trails and play areas is ongoing and as time goes on, there will be other routes to be taken and enjoyed with your Pet. We take pride in being a certified Tree Farm and being allowed to share our nature with you and yours. We will preserve trees, water and wildlife for our and your future.

We will also become “green certified” when the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation sets forth the guidelines for private landowners.


Museums
Old Sturbridge Village - large historic museum recreating activities of a rural 19th century town.
Springfield Museums Quadrangle - George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum, Museum of fine Arts, and the Springfield Science Museum with it's Planetarium and animated animal exhibits.
The Higgins Armory - only institution in the Northeast dedicated to the collection, preservation, exhibition, and interpretation of arms and armor.
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame - Springfield Mass is the birth place of Basketball. Shoot out areas and special exhibits.
Springfield Armory Museum - Home of the Springfield Rifle. The first and last National Armory. Home of the Springfield Rifle and now a National Historic Site.

Parks/Recreation
Brimfield State Forest - hiking, walking, horseback riding, fishing. Dean Pond Recreation Area also has beaches and swimming.
Streeter Point Recreation Area - fishing, swimming, picnicking and public boat launch.
Wells State Park - 1,400 acre woodland park. 10 miles of hiking trails and Walker Pond which allows canoeing.
Capen Hill Wildlife Refuge - wildlife rehabilitation facilities, live animal exhibits, nature library and observation room.
Quabbin Reservoir - one of the largest man-made drinking water supply reservoirs. Provides main water supply for Boston, Ma. Hiking, fishing, picnicking, observation tower, and boat rentals.
Ecotarium - private non-profit organization dedicated to the study of science and nature.

Theatre/Music/Arts
Gateway Players Theater - non-profit, all volunteer live theater company.
Indian Ranch - Concerts and events
Stageloft Repertoire - professional community based theater. Handicapped accessible and air conditioned.
Quinebaug Valley Arts Center - art shows, exhibitions, contests, concerts, workshops, craft classes and demonstrations.

Orchards/Farms
Charlton Orchard and Winery - veggies, honey, and wine. Also Pick Your Own Fruit and Berries.
Hyland Orchard and Brewery - Petting zoo, maple products, Pick Your Own Fruit (peaches, apples, nectarines, & pears)
Hidden Alpaca Farm - appointment for events

Wineries
Charlton Orchard and Winery - veggies, honey, and wine. Also Pick Your Own Fruit and Berries.

Golf
Hemlock Ridge Golf Course - 9 hole public golf course

Amusement parks
Six Flags New England - In Agawam Ma., the premier amusement park for young and young at heart. Main Street, Agawam, Ma. 01001 ph. 413 786 9300

Spa/Wellness
Simple Indulgence Day Spa - feel great after a body indulgence

Antiques
Brimfield Antique Show - Set up three times every year in May, July and September and draws thousands from around the country and world.

Places of Interest
Sturbridge Area Points of Interest
The Last Green Valley - This site has a good things to-do section.
Grizzly Adams Grave - Burial site of John Capen "Grizzly" Adams, bear tamer and animal trainer. Bay Path Cemetery, Rte. 31, Charlton, Ma. 01570 ph. 508 248 2208
Saint Anne Shrine - daily mass, outdoor stations, Labyrinth for prayer and meditation.