Sometimes a drive out to the middle of nowhere is necessary and luckily, there are some extraordinary places that can be found along the way. From a remote restaurant with scenic views to an abandoned prison camp and many locations in between, here are seven places in Massachusetts that are out in the boonies but worth the drive.
- Golden Eagle Restaurant, Mohawk Trail
The Golden Eagle Restaurant/Facebook If you’ve ever driven along the Mohawk Trail, you may know about The Golden Eagle Restaurant that’s located at the hairpin turn. Boasting some of the best views in the state while you dine on American cuisine, this out-of-the-way restaurant is certainly worth the drive to get there.
Read our previous coverage to learn more. Golden Eagle Restaurant, 1935 Mohawk Trail, Clarksburg, MA 01247, USA
- Moose Hill Farm, Sharon
Timothy Profeta/Google Moose Hill Farm is a 347-acre preserve with a historic farm complex located close to the summit of Moose Hill. Here you can experience gorgeous views of the surrounding landscape as well as the Boston city skyline.
Visit the Trustees website for more information. 396 Moose Hill St, Sharon, MA 02067, USA
- Rutland Prison Camp, Rutland
Victoria/Google Rutland Prison Camp is a 150-acre parcel of land that is part of the greater Rutland State Park. It has experienced a lengthy history as a prison camp in this remote area of Central Massachusetts. Enjoy miles of trails that wind through the forest and abandoned buildings scattered throughout the park.
Read our previous coverage to learn more. 299 Intervale Rd, Rutland, MA 01543, USA
- Becket Land Trust Historic Quarry, Becket
Ben Evans/Google Once home to the now-abandoned Chester-Hudson Quarry where granite was quarried from, this 300-acre preserve is a fascinating place to explore.
Visit the Becket Land Trust website for more information. 456 Quarry Rd, Becket, MA 01223, USA
- Ponyhenge, Lincoln
Olivia Bowley/Google Some things must be seen to be believed, and that is certainly the case for the mysterious Ponyhenge in Lincoln. This odd display of rocking horses seemed to have mysteriously appeared one day, and it’s been added to ever since. It’s found in a wide-open field in town. 47 Old Sudbury Rd, Lincoln, MA 01773, USA
- Ballston Beach, Truro
Georgie M/TripAdvisor Truro is a remote, mostly rural beach town on Cape Cod, and it’s filled with pristine beaches. Located at the end of South Pamet Road, Ballston Beach is one of the most peaceful beaches on the Cape.
Visit the Town of Truro website for more information. Ballston Beach, Truro, MA 02657, USA
- Bartholomew’s Cobble Reservation, Sheffield
Wenting/Google Bartholomew’s Cobble is a 329-acre preserve located close to the Massachusetts-Connecticut border. Its highest point is a 1,000-foot hill known as Hurlburt’s Hill. A visit here will treat you to spectacular views.
Visit the Trustees website for more information. Bartholomew’s Cobble Reservation, 105 Weatogue Rd, Sheffield, MA 01257, USA
The Golden Eagle Restaurant/Facebook
If you’ve ever driven along the Mohawk Trail, you may know about The Golden Eagle Restaurant that’s located at the hairpin turn. Boasting some of the best views in the state while you dine on American cuisine, this out-of-the-way restaurant is certainly worth the drive to get there.
Read our previous coverage to learn more.
Golden Eagle Restaurant, 1935 Mohawk Trail, Clarksburg, MA 01247, USA
Timothy Profeta/Google
Moose Hill Farm is a 347-acre preserve with a historic farm complex located close to the summit of Moose Hill. Here you can experience gorgeous views of the surrounding landscape as well as the Boston city skyline.
Visit the Trustees website for more information.
396 Moose Hill St, Sharon, MA 02067, USA
Victoria/Google
Rutland Prison Camp is a 150-acre parcel of land that is part of the greater Rutland State Park. It has experienced a lengthy history as a prison camp in this remote area of Central Massachusetts. Enjoy miles of trails that wind through the forest and abandoned buildings scattered throughout the park.
Read our previous coverage to learn more.
299 Intervale Rd, Rutland, MA 01543, USA
Ben Evans/Google
Once home to the now-abandoned Chester-Hudson Quarry where granite was quarried from, this 300-acre preserve is a fascinating place to explore.
Visit the Becket Land Trust website for more information.
456 Quarry Rd, Becket, MA 01223, USA
Olivia Bowley/Google
Some things must be seen to be believed, and that is certainly the case for the mysterious Ponyhenge in Lincoln. This odd display of rocking horses seemed to have mysteriously appeared one day, and it’s been added to ever since. It’s found in a wide-open field in town.
47 Old Sudbury Rd, Lincoln, MA 01773, USA
Georgie M/TripAdvisor
Truro is a remote, mostly rural beach town on Cape Cod, and it’s filled with pristine beaches. Located at the end of South Pamet Road, Ballston Beach is one of the most peaceful beaches on the Cape.
Visit the Town of Truro website for more information.
Ballston Beach, Truro, MA 02657, USA
Wenting/Google
Bartholomew’s Cobble is a 329-acre preserve located close to the Massachusetts-Connecticut border. Its highest point is a 1,000-foot hill known as Hurlburt’s Hill. A visit here will treat you to spectacular views.
Visit the Trustees website for more information.
Bartholomew’s Cobble Reservation, 105 Weatogue Rd, Sheffield, MA 01257, USA
What are your favorite places in Massachusetts that are out in the boonies? Have you been to any of the ones on this list? Let us know in the comments!
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