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Winchendon is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, with a population of 10,364. It is known for its history of toy manufacturing, textile industry, and natural attractions such as Winchendon State Forest and Otter River State Forest.
We’re thrilled to announce that Winchendon has received a Transportation Innovation Grant from MassDOT to enhance our... CYANOBACTERIA WARNING » A Cyanobacteria warning has been issued on the New Hampshire side of Lake Monomonac.
- Lake Dennison State Recreation Area
- Winchendon History & Cultural Center
- Downtown Winchendon
- Otter River State Forest
- North Central Pathway
- Winchendon Fall Festival
- Monadnock Recreational Rail Trail
- Birch Hill State Wildlife Management Area
- Toy Town Stained Glass
- Beals Memorial Library
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A natural body of water, Lake Dennison is part of a giant flood management project by the US Army Corps of Engineers, initiated with the construction of the Birch Hill a couple of miles up the Millers River in 1940. Most of the surrounding landscape is leased to the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), which is the origin of Lake Dennis...
The Winchendon Historical Society was founded in 1930 and began a new era in 2000 when the palatial Murdock-Whitney House (c. 1850) was gifted to it. That original house had been shifted in from Front Street at the turn of the 20th century, and was enlarged at that time into a 22-room mansion. The interiors abound with carved oak and cherry, along ...
If you haven’t visited Winchendon’s central commercial area for a while you might be shocked by just how much things have changed for the better. In the early 2020s the town received state grants to make the arterial Central Street ADA compliant, and there are now new sidewalks, curbing, crosswalks, streetlights, and a bus shelter. Backed by the st...
Lake Dennison is just one element in a massive swath of protected public nature, encompassing the southwest of Winchendon, parts of Royalston and Templeton, and bordering the Birch Hill State Wildlife Management Area, which we’ll talk about below. Otter River State Forest was the first property to be acquired by the State Forest Commission in 1915,...
At the end of Summer Drive in downtown Winchendon you can get onto a paved trail that will one day link this town with downtown Gardner16 miles to the south. North North Central Pathway is along a former railroad right-of-way, and in Winchendon there’s some beautiful scenery to appreciate. The trail passes by the south shore of Whitney Pond, and co...
On a Saturday in October, this lively festival brings thousands of people downtown, closing down a long stretch of Central Street. The Winchendon Fall Festival was first launched in the 2010s, but has already become a big success, with upwards of 200 vendors setting up along Central Street each year. This is a showcase for local organizations, club...
Extending the Fitchburg Railroad into New Hampshire, the Monadnock Railroad was initially completed in 1870 connecting Winchendon with Jaffrey, NH. Later part of the Boston and Maine Railroad, the line was finally abandoned in 1972. Today you can walk or ride for almost ten miles along the railbed through a secluded wooded corridor, from the edge o...
Spread across several parcels, there’s more than 4,500 acres of conserved land open to the public at this WMA on the west side of Winchendon, as well parts of Templeton and Royalston. The Birch Hill State Wildlife Management Area is composed of wetlands, hardwood and softwood forests, shrublands, as well as historic orchards long reclaimed by natur...
Just off Route 202 in the northeast of Winchendon there’s a studio specializing in stained glass and fused glass. If you’re based in the area you can sign up for stained glass or fused glass classes. The main course for beginners lasts several weeks, during which you’ll work on your own project, which comes to life as you develop skills like cuttin...
Rooted in the Winchendon Scientific and Literary Association in the mid-19th century, Winchendon has had a public library since 1867. The library bounced around a few locations in the town before moving into a handsome permanent home at 50 Pleasant St in 1913. Partly funded by Andrew Carnegie and local businessman George L. Beals, this Beaux-Arts b...
Discover the history, nature and culture of Winchendon, a town in North-central Massachusetts known for its wooden products and scenic trails. Explore Lake Dennison, Otter River State Forest, the Winchendon History & Cultural Center, and more attractions in this guide.
May 25, 2024 · Discover the charm and beauty of Winchendon, a town in Massachusetts with a rich history and scenic natural landscapes. Explore its lakes, forests, parks, museums, and more in this guide to 22 thrilling adventures for every type of explorer.
Jul 15, 2017 · Find out what to do in Winchendon, Massachusetts, a small town with nature, parks, and local shops. See traveler ratings and recommendations for Lake Dennison, Winchendon Springs, Not Just Produced, and more.
Learn about the origins and development of Winchendon, a town in Massachusetts that was granted in 1735 and incorporated in 1764. Discover how the town became a center of woodworking and textile industries, and how its people shaped its culture and identity.
