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Spencer is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 11,992 at the 2020 census. [3] For geographic and demographic information on the census-designated place Spencer, please see the article Spencer (CDP), Massachusetts.
- Saint Joseph’s Abbey
- Spencer State Forest
- Spencer Town Center Historic District
- Depot Rail Trail
- Midstate Trail
- Burncoat Pond Wildlife Sanctuary
- Luther Hill Park
- Sibley-Warner Farm
- Oakwood Farm Christmas Barn
- Bayberry Bowling Center
Resting on a wooded hillside in the remote north of Spencer there’s a Trappist monastery established in 1950. Saint Joseph’s Abbey can trace its roots back to a community of monks that arrived at Tracadie, Nova Scotia in 1825, moving to Rhode Island in 1900, and then to Spencer after a fire. Several portions of the Cistercian-style abbey are open t...
This Massachusetts state forest is on three separate sections, spread across more than 900 acres in Spencer. The largest and most noteworthy of these is a couple of minutes south of Spencer’s center, on the idyllic former estate of the inventor Elias Howe (1819-1867), remembered for designing the modern sewing machine. There’s a fieldstone monument...
In Spencer’s historic core, along a winding stretch of Main Street, you can check out a variety of buildings raised during the town’s industrial peak in the late 19th century. At that time Spencer’s main products were boots and wire, and the success of these industries sparked intense development in the center. One impressive building from that tim...
In Spencer you can walk along the abandoned railbed of a railroad that was laid down in 1878. The Spencer Railroad connected downtown Spencer with the Boston and Albany Railroad line, which still runs through South Spencer and is used by CSX for freight. The trail was completed in phases in the 2010s and takes you from Chestnut Street, on the south...
Worcester County is crossed by a 92-mile scenic footpath, extending from the border with Rhode Island in the south to the MA/NH line in the north. Spencer is one of 14 towns on the Midstate Trail, and it mostly runs along the east side of the town. The path has yellow triangle markers, and passes through several parks and conservation properties, i...
This Massachusetts Audubon Society sanctuary, a short way east of Spencer center, is on the shore of a pond that offers a crucial habitat for resident and migratory wildlife. There are two miles of trails at Burncoat Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, in a landscape of fields, mixed hardwood and pine forest, wetlands and streams. One path, Flat Rock Trail, l...
Close to Spencer’s center, this attractive public park sits on the southern shore of Lake Whittemore, which is the only natural lake in the town, covering just over 50 acres. The roots of Luther Hill Park go back to a donation in 1888 by the eponymous businessman, judge and civic leader. The park is on 14 acres, comprising a beautiful pine grove, a...
Something else to love about the Burncoat Pond Wildlife Sanctuary is how it connects with a large town-owned property to the north and west, allowing you to walk or ride on horseback for miles in nature without ever seeing the same landscapes twice. On more than 300 acres, Sibley-Warner Farm was purchased by the town in 2011, and is now managed by ...
Not far from Spencer Center, a quaint 19th-century barn has been a go-to for handmade Christmas ornaments and gifts for half a century now. The Oakwood Farm Christmas Barn is typically open from around mid-Summer to Christmas Eve and is full to bursting with everything you could possibly need to decorate your home at Christmas, from wreaths to bows...
In Spencer you’re close to the place where the game of candlepin bowling was born. This variation on tenpin bowling was first placed in Worcester in the 1880s, and the tradition continues in corners of New England and Canada’s maritimes. Candlepin bowling is less forgiving, as the ball is smaller, while strikes are rare because of the tall and narr...
News. MassDOT Pavement Resurfacing - Rt 9 - Bond St, Spencer, into Leicester. MassDot will be resurfacing Rt 9 from Bond... November 5th 2024 Election INFO.
- Kirsten L. Boston, MA53 contributions. Looking for a refuge away from it all. always a very special place to visit. I reflect of time to say your prayers and do appreciate all the work that's been done with the stones and brick and copper roofs.
- Scubach. MA 176 contributions. Nice conservation walk! Buck Hill Dam Conservation area in located on McCormick Rd In Spencer, MA adjacent to the Worcester County 4H camp - Camp Marshall - and within the State forest lands.
- Andrew M. Auburn, MA1 contribution. A taste of Christmas. It was amazing to see so many unique things!Every square inch is decorated to the maximum! Super nice people!
- Meghan L. 3 contributions. This place was truly incredible. this place is truly remarkable I felt quite at home here and I have made up my mind to become a witch that specializes in healing and luck and communication with spirits.
Spencer is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 11,992 at the 2020 census. For geographic and demographic information on the census-designated place Spencer, please see the article Spencer, Massachusetts.
Spencer, Massachusetts is a small city located in Worcester County. It's known for its downtown area with quaint shops and restaurants, making it an ideal destination for those seeking a slower pace of living without sacrificing access to modern amenities.
About Spencer. Rich in history, Spencer is located in central Worcester County, twenty minutes west of Worcester via Route 9, and about forty-five minutes form Springfield via Routes 49, 20, and the Massachusetts Turnpike. Settled in 1717 by Nathaniel Wood, Spencer was incorporated as a town in 1753.
