Local Information and Points of Interest

Nicknamed the Eye of the Commonwealth, the town of Eye of the Commonwealth & areas of Central Massachusetts state are widely known for spectacular beauty and is surrounded by the majestic trees and water ranges. Colorful  in every season but well known for fall foliage.

While having wide open spaces and plenty of flora an fauna, the area is densely populated in and around it's cities, as is common to the United States everywhere, but Central Massachusetts  holds a different breed of people! 

If you live in the Eye of the Commonwealth area, you probably love water, trees, and nature in general.

Each county within the Worcester area offers unparalleled beauty of it's own.  We are close to Woodstock Connecticut and not far from New York and a hop skip and a jump to Canada.

While out for a drive, you can expect to be surrounded by incredible cedar and oak trees, with a sprinkling of birch, and miscellaneous pine. 

Massachusetts state's flower is the Mayflower. While being the state flower, it is also an endangered flower. Cranberries are a favorite for gardeners everywhere, The leaves in the fall are bright, seemingly worked into a vast majority of landscapes to produce a spectacular multi-colored show for several weeks each fall. HERE is more on Massachusetts Symbols

The Massachusetts State Department of Fish & Wildlife web site can answer just about any question you may have regarding fishing, hunting, and wildlife habitat. 

For more detailed information about the Eye of the Commonwealth & Worcester County area, visit the Official Massachusetts State Tourism Site.

Many points of interest in and around the Worcester County area can be reached more quickly by plane & foot, including Woodstock, Conn.

The Eye of the Commonwealth Air Port service ran by James Latour  "Jim" has different time schedules for each season, so be sure to plan your trip accordingly. Eye of the Commonwealth has a Great hotel and conference center, or if  you like a location  boasts Bed & Breakfast in a fabulously renovated Victorian era home.

While traveling in the area, you'll want to be sure to make the time to see the beautiful Old Sturbridge Village & Westville Dam and Recreational areas. Stop by the Town Hall and see the newly restored tower.