Known As A Preserve America Community, The Small Town Of Sutton, Massachusetts Is Surrounded By Natural Beauty
By Melissa Mahoney|Published March 20, 2023
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I'm an east coast girl living in a west coast world. I grew up in New England before moving to SoCal for several years. I then lived in NYC or a year before moving to AZ in 2009. I worked in the entertainment industry for many years of my adult life and have a deep love for photography, writing, and traveling around the U.S. as well as to far-flung locations around the world. Travel is my life and writing about it is a dream!
Located in the middle of the Blackstone Valley is a rural town that’s surrounded by so much natural beauty. And when you come here for the first time, you’ll wonder why you haven’t visited sooner. Welcome to Sutton, a small town in Massachusetts that everyone should explore.
The rural and picturesque Town of Sutton is found in Blackstone Valley not too far from the Rhode Island border and the city of Worcester.
(Pictured here in the distance is Lake Manchaug, a portion of which is also in Douglas. Lake Singletary is another lake found in Sutton.)
Sutton is the epitome of a small, rural town. It's home to less than 10,000 residents who are lucky to be surrounded by so much natural beauty found here.
This small town in Massachusetts has been known as a "Preserve America Community" since 2004. This particular distinction is given to towns that help preserve the nation's cultural and natural heritage.
Among the beautiful natural and historic places in town is the Freegrace Marble Farm Historic District. This 63-acre preserve is on the National Register of Historic Places.
One of the most stunning places in Sutton happens to be Purgatory Chasm. Here you'll find some of the most fascinating rock formations including a chasm formed by tall granite walls.
If you haven't yet spent time in Sutton, we suggest you make plans to visit. Not only can you visit the town's historical sites and natural attractions, but there are several restaurants and small shops you can stop at as well.
Have you ever explored the Town of Sutton? If so, what did you enjoy most about this small town in Massachusetts? Let us know in the comments! To learn more, visit The Town of Sutton, Massachusetts website.
Looking to discover some of the best hidden gems in the Bay State’s countryside? Well, you can along our rural road trip in Massachusetts!
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