Things to do in Uxbridge, Massachusetts (MA): The Best Sights & Landmarks

September 14, 2021 Elouise Mccaul

Uxbridge is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts first settled in 1662 and incorporated in 1727. It was originally part of the town of Mendon, and named for the Earl of Uxbridge. The town (population 14,137, 2017 estimate) is located 36 mi (58 km) southwest of Boston and 15 mi (24 km) south-southeast of Worcester, at the midpoint of the Blackstone Valley National Historic Park. Two Uxbridge Quakers served as national leaders in the American anti-slavery movement. Uxbridge "weaves a tapestry of early America".
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1. Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park

287 Oak St, Uxbridge, MA 01569-1250 +1 508-278-7604 http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-central/blackstone-river-and-canal-heritage-state-park.html
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4.5 based on 34 reviews

Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park

In the late 1800s industries in the Blackstone River Valley used this canal to transport textiles between Providence and central Massachusetts.

Reviewed By AlisonLS - Springfield, United States

Well maintained park with an easy 4 mile walking/biking trail along the 1700's canal and the pretty Blackstone River.

2. West Hill Dam

518 E Hartford Ave, Uxbridge, MA 01569-1269 +1 508-278-2511 http://www.nae.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/West-Hill-Dam/
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

West Hill Dam

3. Cormier Woods

217 Chapin St, Uxbridge, MA 01569-1941 [email protected] http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/central-ma/cormier-woods.html
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4.0 based on 11 reviews

Cormier Woods

Explore a beautifully preserved farmstead that dates to the 17th century and wander trails that lead past stone walls through restored woodlands.

4. Arrowhead Acres

92 Aldrich St, Uxbridge, MA 01569-2102 +1 508-278-5017 http://www.arrowheadacres.com/
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The home where Melville wrote most of "Moby Dick" now also serves as the office of the Berkshire County Historical Society.

5. St Mary Church

77 Mendon St, Uxbridge, MA 01569-1517 http://www.stmaryuxbridge.org/

6. Cornerstone Church

5 E Hartford Ave, Uxbridge, MA 01569-1289 http://cornerstonebv.org/

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