Robin Hill Farm Visitors guide
City/town information
Petersham was first settled by Europeans in 1733 . It was a retreat for wealthy Bostonians seeking cool summer breezes in the 18 and early 1900's. Today it is a quintessential Norman Rockwell town an easy drive from Boston. It is an escape, a peaceful enclave away from the city bustle. It is a town of streams, pastures and forests. 92% of these are protected as part of the Harvard Forest, Quabbin watershed, or Trustees of the Reservation lands, among others. Trails lead you anywhere you want to go throughout the town you'd like to walk, or bike to.
Petersham
Petersham was first settled by Europeans in 1733 . It was a retreat for wealthy Bostonians seeking cool summer breezes in the 18 and early 1900's. Today it is a quintessential Norman Rockwell town an easy drive from Boston. It is an escape, a peaceful enclave away from the city bustle. It is a town of streams, pastures and forests. 92% of these are protected as part of the Harvard Forest, Quabbin watershed, or Trustees of the Reservation lands, among others. Trails lead you anywhere you want to go throughout the town you'd like to walk, or bike to.
Shops, restaurants and bookstores line the streets of this town which reminds one of the way Harvard square used to be. UMASS Amherst and Amherst college are two but there are others which keep the community bustling young and curious. The farmers markets is a must on Saturday with live music while you browse.
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Amherst
Shops, restaurants and bookstores line the streets of this town which reminds one of the way Harvard square used to be. UMASS Amherst and Amherst college are two but there are others which keep the community bustling young and curious. The farmers markets is a must on Saturday with live music while you browse.
Food scene
Stop in for a delicious breakfast, baked goods, coffee, tea, lunch sandwiches and salads or of course feel free to shop from a carefully curated selection of groceries and even pick up a gift to take with you hand made by a local artisan
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The Country Store
2 N Main StStop in for a delicious breakfast, baked goods, coffee, tea, lunch sandwiches and salads or of course feel free to shop from a carefully curated selection of groceries and even pick up a gift to take with you hand made by a local artisan
Probably one of the coolest used bookstores you will ever visit. Four stories in an old mill along the Montague river. A wonderful place to spend a rainy day in an armchair reading a vintage art book or old classic. “There is great food and drink all day and deep into the night at the astonishing Lady Killigrew Cafe. And downstairs is the fantastic Alvah Stone Restaurant and Bar”
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The Montague Bookmill
440 Greenfield RdProbably one of the coolest used bookstores you will ever visit. Four stories in an old mill along the Montague river. A wonderful place to spend a rainy day in an armchair reading a vintage art book or old classic. “There is great food and drink all day and deep into the night at the astonishing Lady Killigrew Cafe. And downstairs is the fantastic Alvah Stone Restaurant and Bar”
The Stone Cow
Featuring a brewery, locally sourced BBQ, farm fresh veggies and homemade ice cream
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Stone Cow Brewery
500 West StThe Stone Cow
Featuring a brewery, locally sourced BBQ, farm fresh veggies and homemade ice cream
Lovely and delicious, Italian with a modern twist. A perfect spot to rest and eat on the veranda after a day of sightseeing of before a film at the amherst cinema.
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Osteria Vespa
28 Amity StLovely and delicious, Italian with a modern twist. A perfect spot to rest and eat on the veranda after a day of sightseeing of before a film at the amherst cinema.
Mountainside Bakery & Cafe
213 Mountain Rd
The Gill Tavern
326 Main RdA cozy atmospheric and delicious restaurant
Sightseeing
Boat and fish on the Quabin reservoir.
Show up at gate and rent a small boat for minimal cost. Spend the day fishing or exploring the coved and inlets of the extensive and beautiful Quabbin reservoir replete with wildlife and natural beauty.
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Quabbin Reservoir
100 Winsor Dam RdBoat and fish on the Quabin reservoir.
Show up at gate and rent a small boat for minimal cost. Spend the day fishing or exploring the coved and inlets of the extensive and beautiful Quabbin reservoir replete with wildlife and natural beauty.
skiing
Wachusett Mountain
41 Mountain Rd