Photo: French King Bridge, photo by David Brothers
French King Bridge - Erving Rte. 2
Erving, MA

A spectacular fall foliage vista over the CT River with trails into French King Gorge.
New Salem Preserves, Orchards & Cider Mill - New Salem 67 S. Main St.
New Salem, MA
(978) 544-3437
carolbhillman@rcn.com

Farmstand offering apples in season, plus delicious cider and sun-cooked fruit preserves.
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.
Peace Statue - Orange Memorial Park
South Main St.
Orange, MA

A nationally recognized 12-foot bronze memorial to veternas of WWI and the official peace statue of Massachusetts.
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Petersham Historical Society - Petersham Petersham Common
Petersham, MA

A wonderful museum with great artifacts and displays of historic Petersham
Phillipston & Popple Camp Wildlife Management Areas - Phillipston & Petersham Queen Lake Rd.
Phillipston & Petersham, MA
(508) 835-3607

These two adjacent properties comprise over 4,000 acres that include wetlands, rivers, and Queen Lake.
Photo: Quabbin Overlook, photo by David Brothers
Quabbin Overlook - New Salem Rte 202
New Salem, MA

Breathtaking view of Quabbin Reservoir.
Photo: Athol Town Hall, photo by David Brothers
Town of Athol - Athol Athol, MA

A town once powered by the Millers River, today reveling in its scenic, environmental and recreational values.
Town of Erving - Erving Erving, MA

A town offering a scenic ride along the Millers River and wonderful recreational opportunities in state forests and at Northfield Mountain.
Photo: New Salem Town Common, photo by David Brothers
Town of New Salem - New Salem New Salem, MA

An outstanding town center, wonderful cultural offerings, and the magnificent lands of the Quabbin Reservoir - truly a great combination.
Town of Orange - Orange Orange, MA

A revitalized town drawing residents and visitors alike to its numerous recreational, commercial, and cultural opportunities.
Town of Petersham - Petersham Petersham, MA

That loveliest of combinations - a town center of dramatic beauty plus vast areas of varied, permanently protected land inviting explorers from near and far.

Town of Phillipston - Phillipston Phillipston, MA

A serene town center serving a neighborly community, with an impressive array of protected lands to explore.
Town of Royalston - Royalston Royalston, MA

An outstanding town center in an area with three lovely waterfalls and two recreational areas surrounding dams.

Photo: Warwick Sign, photo by David Brothers
Town of Warwick - Warwick Warwick, MA

Magnificent recreational opportunities in a town almost half of which is state forest, surrounding a quintessential town center.
Town of Wendell - Wendell Wendell, MA

Ab eclectic range of homes, a marvelous town center, and a magnificent state forest - indeed a great town to visit.

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