Recommended Places to Visit: Princeton

Recreation
Horseback Riding
Cornerstone Ranch
29 Dowds Lane

Water Bodies
Snow Pond
Deer Path

Glutner Pond
186 East Princeton Road

Paradise Pond
35 Fitchburg Road

Crow Hills Pond
270 Fitchburg Road

Minns Wildlife Management Area

110 Thompson Road

Parks

Sawyer Field

Main Street and Leominster Road

Skiing

Wachusett Mountain Ski Area
499 Mountain Road

Museums
Princeton Historical Society
2 Town Hall Drive


Hiking
Recommended:
Mount Wachusett State Reservation
345 Mountain Road

Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary
113 Goodnow Road

Cobb Brook Trails

179 Worcester Road

Metcalf Prescott Trails
25 Sterling Road

Bullock/McElroy Trails
15 Bullock Lane

Calamint Hill Conservation Area

20 Calamint Hill Road North

Tried:

Boylston Park

Calamint Hill Road North, 42.43770024391823, -71.90281641321407

Hall Field

East Princeton Road and Sterling Road

Architecture

Historical Buildings
Old Congregational Mission Chapel

81 Main Street


Monuments
Town Common
Hubbardston Road and Mountain Road

Commercial Buildings
206 Worcester Road
206 Worcester Road

Places of Worship
Heritage Bible Chapel
182 Brooks Station Road

Prince of Peace Parish Church
5 Worcester Road

First Congregational Church
14 Mountain Road

206 Worcester Road
206 Worcester Road

Town Facilities

Town Hall
6 Town Hall Drive

Public Library
2 Town Hall Drive

Restaurants

Highly Recommended:
Western
Mountain Barn Restaurant
174 Worcester Road
Recommended Dishes:
Potato Gnocchi


French
Sonoma
106 Worcester Road
Recommended Dishes:
Grilled Shrimp Bisque
Duck Under Glass


Tried:
Deli
The Thirsty Lab
206 Worcester Road
Recommended Dishes:
Moroccan Potato and Leek Soup

Western
Captain Bob's Drive In
3 Redemption Rock Trail North
Recommended Dishes:

Hot Dog

May 26th 2025: In Search of Cat Rocks, Sterling

 Today, we decided to go on a hike in Sterling,

Sterling Airport

checking out the Cat Rocks area. The gated entrance is not where it seems to be on the map, but rather at around 39 Lucas Road. The path we took today is shown below in pink.

After finally finding the gate to start our trek, it was pretty hard to find the trails which were blocked by fallen trees, but we managed to get through with some views of Stuart Pond.

We tried to find the trail to Cat Rocks from the west side but could not, and had to give up and go towards the Onion Patch in Princeton. 

There, we found our way out cut off by the stream here,

with only a log to cross it, so we actually did, sitting on it while inching along it, and we managed to cross the stream. From here, it was a long road back along the streets of Princeton and Sterling, stopping by Sawyer Field in Princeton for a bit.

Going to come back again to find Cat Rocks, so stay tuned!

March 22nd 2025: Finding the Windmill Farm in Princeton

Today, we embarked on a search for the Windmill Farm located within the Wachusett Mountain State Reservation, where the path we took from 138 Westminster Road is shown below in pink.

We almost missed the side trail leading to the windmills, 

but the view from there was pretty good.

We also went to find Siplas Pool, which ended up being just a break in the stream there.

Overall, a pretty nice day for a hike, although a little long for my other half and the little one.

March 15th 2025: A Few Hikes in Princeton

Today, we took advantage of the nice weather to do a few hikes in Princeton, 

Minns Wildlife Management Area

starting out with the Hall Field area, where the path we took from the junction of East Princeton Road and Sterling Road is shown below in pink.

Not bad views of the field,

although the wetland here was nothing much to look at.

Next, it was Calamint Hill Conservation Area, where the path we took from 20 Calamint Hill Road North is shown below in pink.

The small size on the map was pretty deceiving, as it took pretty look to get to each of the viewpoints. The east side was a much better view of the beaver pond though,

as compared to the west side.

Good day for a hike.

December 2nd 2022: Cobb Brook Trails, Princeton

Today, I decided to go on a hike at Cobb Brook Trails in Princeton, where the path I took from 179 Worcester Road is shown below in pink.

Pretty nice walk in the woods today, with well-marked trails and nice views at the end of each of the pond spur paths.

Tower

North Pond

South Pond

June 2nd 2022: Hiking in Princeton, Dinner in Westminster

 Today, we started out with a hike at Boylston Park in Princeton, where the path we took here is shown below in pink.

The beaver pond here is nothing much to look at though.

From here, we headed to dinner at the 1761 Old Mill Restaurant in Westminster, which I visited once before in the past. This time around, we got the Roast Country Duck (Slow roasted duck with an apple and pecan stuffing topped with country gravy.),

which came with a Garden Salad,

and the Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo (Pan-fried Italian breaded chicken breast, sautéed with penne pasta and broccoli in Alfredo sauce.)

In my opinion, the food was just alright this time around, although the corn fritters and pecan rolls that came as starters were still as good as before.

June 8th 2019: Finishing Up Towns in Massachusetts and Rhode Island

I started out this morning in Worcester,

Cambridge Street School

heading into Princeton, where I checked out the Princeton Historical Society,

a small room located within the Princeton Public Library.

From here, I decided to get something to eat from The Thirsty Lab, a grocery store in town with a small cafe inside.

I got the Moroccan and Leek Soup, which was a good start to the day I guess.

From here, it was on to my first hike of the day at the Stillwater Scenic Trail in Smithfield RI. The path I took from 88 Capron Road is shown below in pink.

Okay views of the waterfalls here,

and of Stillwater Pond,

but overall not very close to the water at all.

Next, I visited Wat Lao Buddhovath of Rhode Island in town,

then headed into Central Falls RI,

Veterans Memorial Park,
416 Hunt Street

St. Ephraim's Syrian Church

Universal Church

Old Fire Station, 555 Broad Street

City Hall, 580 Broad Street

Bible Baptist Church, 161 Cross Street

Conant Thread Mills

visiting Jenks Park

where Cogswell Tower is located.

With that, I was done with Central Falls, and headed into Pawtucket next door,

Art Lofts, 392 Pine Street

Collyer Park

Leon A Mathieu Senior Center

Wilkinson Park,
Main Street and Park Place

Park Place Congregational Church

St. Paul's Church

Church Hill Grammar School

Slater Cotton Mill Apartments

Blackstone Landing

Casa De Oracion Getsemani

Old Fire Station #4, 474 Broadway

Good Shepherd Church

Our Lady of Consolation Church

Old Royal Weaving Company,
21 Sabin Street

Immanuel Baptist Church

Darlington Congregational Church

Hasbro, 1027 Newport Avenue

Ten Mile Reservoir,
900 Armistice Boulevard

St. Matthew Trinity Lutheran Church

going for a short hike at the Ten Mile River Greenway, hiking a short distance from 401 Daggett Avenue to check out the water body here. Nothing special though.

I also checked out Slater Memorial Park in town

before finally calling it a day for sightseeing, heading to the California Taco Shop in town to grab a bite.

I got the Shrimp Burrito (rice, cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream)

which was a little bland in my opinion. Not coming back for sure.

Before dinner, I decided to stop by The Green Thumb in Westborough,

getting a Maple Walnut Ice Cream.

Not bad for dessert, with real pecans in it.

For dinner, we headed into Sudbury to the new Thai place, Riceberry, which has taken the place of Paani, which we visited a while ago. Same decor still though.

We got the Spicy Lemongrass Beef Salad (Grilled beef, English cucumbers, lemongrass, red onions, red and green peppers, tomatoes, cilantro, and scallions mixed with house spicy sauce.)

and the Riceberry Pad Thai (Stir fried rice noodles with red onions, sweet radish pickle, bean sprouts, tofu, peanuts, egg, and crispy chicken topped with scallion)

The salad was really flavorful, yet not too spicy, while the chicken was not dry yet crispy and tasty, going really well with the noodles. Definitely not a disappointing meal at all. With that, a great end to a productive day of sightseeing.