Petersham is situated in the county of Worcester and is home to conveniently located lodging options. Check-in to a charming Petersham bed and breakfast or a cozy Petersham inn and start your day discovering the amazing area around Petersham. Take note that there are over forty buildings in Petersham that are included in the National Register of Historic Places. Familiarize yourself with Petersham's past by visiting the
Fisher Museum - where twenty-three dioramas are exhibited all of which portray New England's history and forests--and the Petersham Historical Society Museum. Besides a rich history, Petersham is also replete with natural beauty, as a large amount of its land is intended for conservation. These include the Women's Club State Forest and the Quabbin Reservation where golf, bicycling, hiking, bird watching, cross-country skiing, and horseback riding can be enjoyed. Harvard Forest is a 4,000 acre university forest research center where woodland trails and perennial gardens are ready to be explored. It is also a base for relevant research and education in forest biology. When you want to hit the greens, Petersham Country Club is your best choice as it offers a nine-hole Donald Ross course. If you visit in the winter and love to ski, make your way to Mount Wachusett. Your comfortable Petersham bed and breakfast or Petersham inn awaits you at the end of the day with all the comforts of home.
