Sturbridge punches above its weight for a town of 9,000 people. Old Sturbridge Village is the anchor attraction and deserves most of a full day on its own. The Brimfield Antique Show, held three times a year a few miles to the west, draws serious collectors from across the country. Wells State Park offers hiking and swimming for those who want to get outside. The town common and surrounding historic district give you a sense of 19th-century New England village life without the museum admission fee.