Southbridge, Massachusetts
Situated just north of the Connecticut border, in the Quinebaug River Valley, of Central Massachusetts. A small
and bustling jewel of a town rich in history. Southbridge, like many small towns in this area, was originally a
mill town, and home to The American Optical Company. It is located an hour from Boston, 45 minutes from Providence,
3 hours from NYC, 2 hours from Albany NY, and less than an hour from Vermont, New Hampshire, and places like the
Berkshire Mountains.
Historical Southbridge For now, the best on-line references to historical Southbridge are the sites by Dick Whitney.
Living in Southbridge Southbridge, and the surrounding area, offer something for everyone, from skiing in the winter,
to the beaches of Cape Cod and Rhode Island in the Summer, The Music of Tanglewood, Fine Art in Boston, Worcester,
and Southbridge itself. Woods and Hiking. One of many gateways to the Appalachian trail is near by.
If you have particular interests, write to us and we can tell you how to get there and who to speak with.
There are schools in the area, and traffic is never a problem. Come enjoy Southbridge, and Central MA!
