Paxton, Massachusetts is an elegantly woodsy Worcester County hilltop town whose crown jewel state park ranks among the most beautiful in all of New England.
Moore State Park is an absolute must-visit — year-round waterfalls, a restored 1747 sawmill, accessible paved paths, Adirondack chairs beside a covered bridge, and free admission make it a gem that regular visitors say never disappoints. Boynton Park delivers beloved dog-friendly trails connecting to Worcester’s Cascades corridor.
For dining, Seven Saws Skydeck serves craft beer beside an indoor soccer field in a proper English pub atmosphere, and Ladd’s Restaurant in adjacent Rutland delivers crispy chicken piccata and baked stuffed haddock at reliably great prices.