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37 Best and Fun Things To Do In Fitchburg, Massachusetts


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Located within Worcester County, Massachusetts, Fitchburg is a large city that offers a diverse range of attractions and activities. Its reputation is built upon its beautiful rolling hills and breathtaking parks.

Fitchburg has a lively downtown area with many restaurants and shops to explore. There are also plenty of places to park in the downtown area, making it easy to get around town.

Additionally, Fitchburg is a great place for outdoor activities, with many hiking trails to choose from. One of the best hiking spots in Fitchburg is Wachusett Mountain, home to over 20 gorgeous trails and breathtaking views.

Read our list below to discover some of the best and most fun things to do in Fitchburg, Massachusetts

The 37 Most Popular Things To Do In Fitchburg, Massachusetts

37. Rollstone Hill

4.0 ★★★★☆ (1 review)

36. Crow Hills

5.0 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

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35. Squannacook River Rail Trail Parking

4.3 ★★★★☆ (3 reviews)

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Location: Townsend MA

Web Address:   http://squannacookriverrailtrail.org/

34. Winnekeag Lake

5.0 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

33. Notown Reservoir

4.7 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

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32. Boulder Art Gallery

4.8 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

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Location: 960 Main Street Fitchburg MA

Tel:  978 345 7000

Web Address:   http://boulderartgallery.com/

31. Muddy Pond

4.4 ★★★★☆ (7 reviews)

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30. Damon Pond

4.3 ★★★★☆ (8 reviews)

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29. Crow Hills Pond

4.8 ★★★★★ (10 reviews)

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28. Balance Rock

4.7 ★★★★★ (15 reviews)

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Location: Bolton Pond Trail Westminster MA

Tel:  978 464 2987

Web Address:   http://mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-central/wachusett-mountain-state-reservation.html

27. Hickory Hills Lake

4.6 ★★★★★ (16 reviews)

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26. Lake Whalom

4.2 ★★★★☆ (16 reviews)

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25. Wyman Pond

4.6 ★★★★★ (18 reviews)

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24. Lake Shirley

4.4 ★★★★☆ (21 reviews)

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23. Doyle Community Park and Center

4.8 ★★★★★ (21 reviews)

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Location: Leominster MA

22. Lunenburg Historic District

4.4 ★★★★☆ (23 reviews)

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Location: Lunenburg MA

21. Mass Audubon’s Flat Rock Wildlife Sanctuary

4.2 ★★★★☆ (33 reviews)

Location: 581 Ashburnham Hill Road Fitchburg MA

Tel:  978 464 2712

Web Address:   http://massaudubon.org/flatrock

20. Monument Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (61 reviews)

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Location: Fitchburg MA

Tel:  978 829 1818

19. Townsend State Forest

4.6 ★★★★★ (65 reviews)

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Location: 3 Peter J Dr Townsend MA

18. Cook Conservation Area

4.5 ★★★★★ (68 reviews)

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Location: Lancaster MA

17. Curious Escape Rooms

4.9 ★★★★★ (72 reviews)

Location: 359 Main Street Fitchburg MA

Tel:  978 696 5136

Web Address:   http://curiousescaperooms.com/

16. Farandnear Reservation

4.7 ★★★★★ (114 reviews)

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Location: 156 Center Road Shirley MA

Tel:  978 840 4446

Web Address:   https://thetrustees.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Farandnear-Trail-Map.pdf

15. Fitchburg Dog Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (164 reviews)

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Location: 198 Townsend Street Fitchburg MA

Tel:  978 352 0310

Web Address:   http://fitchburgdogpark.org/

14. Parkhill Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ (187 reviews)

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Location: 27 Franklin Road Fitchburg MA

Tel:  978 829 1815

Web Address:   http://fitchburgma.gov/

13. Doyle Conservation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ (309 reviews)

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Location: 464 Abbott Ave Leominster MA

Tel:  978 840 4446

Web Address:   http://thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/central-ma/doyle-reservation.html#t1

12. Johnny Appleseed Visitors’ Center

4.2 ★★★★☆ (526 reviews)

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Location: 1000 Route 2 Westbound Lancaster MA

Tel:  978 534 2302

Web Address:   https://visitnorthcentral.com/

11. Coolidge Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (527 reviews)

Location: 198 Townsend Street Fitchburg MA

Tel:  978 829 1800

Web Address:   http://ci.fitchburg.ma.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/Coolidge-Park-4

10. Doyle Field

4.6 ★★★★★ (610 reviews)

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Location: 100 Priest Street Leominster MA

Tel:  978 835 6594

Web Address:   http://leominster-ma.gov/gov/boardcomm/doyle.asp

Our Top picks

9. Great Wolf Lodge

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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Location: 150 Great Wolf Dr Fitchburg MA

Web Address:   https://greatwolf.com/

8. Mount Watatic

4.7 ★★★★★ (67 reviews)

7. Fitchburg Art Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (185 reviews)

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Location: 185 Elm Street Fitchburg MA

Tel:  978 345 4207

Web Address:   http://fitchburgartmuseum.org/

6. Pearl Hill State Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (227 reviews)

Location: 105 New Fitchburg Road Townsend MA

Tel:  978 597 8802

Web Address:   https://mass.gov/locations/pearl-hill-state-park

5. Trap Falls

4.6 ★★★★★ (290 reviews)

Location: 599 Main Street West Townsend MA

4. Leominster State Forest

4.6 ★★★★★ (533 reviews)

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Location: 1 Fitchburg Road Westminster MA

Tel:  978 874 2303

Web Address:   https://mass.gov/locations/leominster-state-forest

3. Coggshall Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (883 reviews)

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Location: 159 Electric Ave Fitchburg MA

Tel:  978 829 1815

Web Address:   https://fitchburgma.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Coggshall-Park-3

2. Wachusett Mountain

4.5 ★★★★★ (3,001 reviews)

Location: 41 Mile Hill Road Westminster MA

Tel:  978 464 2300

Web Address:   http://wachusett.com/

1. Wachusett Mountain State Reservation

4.7 ★★★★★ (3,525 reviews)

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Location: 345 Mountain Road Princeton MA

Tel:  978 464 2987

Web Address:   https://mass.gov/locations/wachusett-mountain-state-reservation

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Fitchburg, Massachusetts! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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