Mass Audubon's Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary — Attraction in Princeton

This is a hidden gem for the region! There's a wide range of hiking trails available to the public. Some trails are very easy (short, flat) others are more difficult (long, uneven terrain, some uphill portions). We saw several beautiful birds along the trail and DOZENS of orange salamanders.

There's a $4 admission charge for adults. They use the "honor code" payment system where you just drop bills into a wooden box. So make sure you bring exact change, especially during times when the nature center isn't open. There's no admission fee for Mass...

Absolutely stunning property for a walk, hike, or nature watching. As a neighbor, I often pop down to explore the trails, and regularly encounter birds and the property's sheep, who hang out in the barn or paddock or free graze on the meadow, as well as less regularly snakes, deer, turtles, beaver, and porcupine. The folks who run the place do a phenomenal job keeping it pretty and accessible. Highly recommend for anything from short walks to multi-mile perambulations, including linkages to the Mid State Trail and...

Wachusett Meadows is a great wildlife sanctuary with a large selection of trails to explore. The two times I have visited here I walked up to the summit of Brown Hill along the northern set of trails. South of the parking lot and visitor center is another set of trails I have yet to experience. The top of Brown Hill has a nice view from the large clearing up there. Otter Pond and the Glacial Boulder are also great features along the northern trails. There is a small fee to hike here unless you are an...