Guidebook for Orange
Parks & Nature
Bear's Den
18 Neilson Rd A very short hike to a pretty waterfall and the remnants of a 19th century gristmill
Royalston Falls
Short challenging hike to a beautiful roaring waterfall
Several trails go up and around Mount Grace. There is a fire tower at the top that you can climb to get great views of the area.
Mount Grace State Forest
78 Winchester RdSeveral trails go up and around Mount Grace. There is a fire tower at the top that you can climb to get great views of the area.
Orange's highest peak. There is a viewpoint near the top that provides clear views of Mount Wachusett to the east and Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire to the north.
Tully Mountain
Orange's highest peak. There is a viewpoint near the top that provides clear views of Mount Wachusett to the east and Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire to the north.
Little-used gem of a state park. the Metacomet-Monadnock trail runs through it and there are lots of other hiking trails worth exploring
9 locals recommend
Wendell State Forest
392 Montague RdLittle-used gem of a state park. the Metacomet-Monadnock trail runs through it and there are lots of other hiking trails worth exploring
Essentials
Market Basket is a little further than Hannaford, but it's a much nicer store.
7 locals recommend
Market Basket
147 Tower roadMarket Basket is a little further than Hannaford, but it's a much nicer store.
Hannaford Supermarket
896 Putney RdThe closest supermarket
Entertainment & Activities
The premier spot in Massachusetts for skydiving. If you're not the adventurous type, you can see the skydivers jumping to the east of the deck over the lake.
9 locals recommend
Jumptown
31 C StThe premier spot in Massachusetts for skydiving. If you're not the adventurous type, you can see the skydivers jumping to the east of the deck over the lake.
Greenfield Garden Cinemas
361 Main StGardner Cinemas
336 Timpany BlvdFrench King Bowling Center and Storage Facilities
55 French King HwyFlat Rock Disc Golf Course
42 Flat Rock RdShopping
Quirky antique shop with a delicious cafe featuring lots of vegetarian and vegan options
Freight House Antiques
11 East Main StreetQuirky antique shop with a delicious cafe featuring lots of vegetarian and vegan options
The Montague Bookmill
440 Greenfield RdBooks you don't need in a place you can't find.
Food Scene
Antonina's Kitchen BBQ
33 West Main StreetDelicious homemade BBQ in Orange Center
The Crooked Tap Cafe
7 W Main StLocal bar/restaurant with friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere
Upscale New American restaurant in an old sawmill with outdoor dining next to the river
21 locals recommend
The Alvah Stone
440 Greenfield RdUpscale New American restaurant in an old sawmill with outdoor dining next to the river
Johnson's Farm
210 Wheeler AveFamily-owned restaurant, sugarhouse and gift shop.
Miller's River Cafe
1 S Main StLocated inside the Trail Head Store. Fresh and delicious breakfast and lunch.
An excellent lunch counter in a quirky antique shop with lots of vegan and gluten-free options too
Freight House Antiques
11 East Main StreetAn excellent lunch counter in a quirky antique shop with lots of vegan and gluten-free options too
Drinks & Nightlife
Honest Weight Artisan Beer
131 W Main StOrange's own brewery - only 10 minutes from the house
The Pioneer Tavern
32 Federal StLocal spot for live music and craft beer
Arts & Culture
Orange Historical Society
41 N Main StSwift River Valley Historical Society
40 Elm St