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Whitinsville, MA

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Forests and historic charm abound in this community

Suburban Rural Historic Scenic Quaint Charming Picturesque Quiet Convenient

Covered in lush forests and ponds, Whitinsville is a historic village within the town of Northbridge in Worcester County. Located just 14 miles southeast of Worcester, Whitinsville maintains a small-town atmosphere. Whitinsville’s quaint downtown area stretches along Church Street with a bevy of local shops, restaurants, and salons.

Whitinsville’s rich history is evident in the Whitinsville Historic District, where residents and visitors can take walking tours to see what life was like in an Industrial Revolution company town. Whitinsville is home to West End Creamery, a farm that offers guests access to locally made ice cream, an 18-hole mini golf course, Barnyard Jump, and a corn maze.

Attractions like Purgatory Chasm State Reservation and Southwick’s Zoo are also just minutes from Whitinsville. Larger cities such as Worcester, Providence, and Boston are all within an hour’s drive of Whitinsville. Convenience to the Worcester-Providence Turnpike and I-495 makes getting around from Whitinsville simple.

Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Purgatory Chasm State Reservation
  • Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park
  • Douglas State Forest
  • Upton State Forest
  • Whitehall State Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • Worcester Regional
  • Rhode Island Tf Green International

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