Take a tour of the Massachusetts Tavern Trail

When Colonel Ebenezer Crafts opened the Publick House in 1771, the inn adjacent to picturesque Sturbridge Common quickly became a popular stopover for horsemen riding the roads from Boston to New York and Providence to Springfield. These days, the Publick House draws motorists from Interstate 84 and the Mass Pike. The rambling inn serves up Yankee fare, including its signature “every day is Thanksgiving’’ turkey dinner, in the historic Tap Room and Ebenezer’s Tavern, which feature period antiques, original woodwork, and cozy fireplaces.
277 Main St., 508-347-3313, www.publickhouse.com