Gardner (Massachusetts) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
About Gardner (Massachusetts)
Named in honor of Col. Thomas Gardner, the community was settled by Europeans in 1764 and incorporated as a town in 1785 after receiving land grants from the surrounding towns ofAshburnham,Westminster,TempletonandWinchendon. Dating from about 1805, it became a center for lumber and furniture industries. By 1910 it had 20 chair factories which produced 4 million chairs per year. It was also noted for silversmithing. The Gardner State Colony for the Insane pioneered the use of cottage residences. Gardner was incorporated as a city in 1923.
Top Attractions in Gardner (Massachusetts)
Explore the best things to see and do in Gardner (Massachusetts):
- ★Dunn State Park
- ★Lake Wampanoag Wildlife Sanctuary
- ★Mount Watatic
- ★Red Apple Farm
- ★Smith's Country Cheese
- ★The Gardner Museum
- ★West Gardner Square Historic District
Where to Eat in Gardner (Massachusetts)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Blue Moon Diner
Where to Stay in Gardner (Massachusetts)
- 🏨Colonial Hotel
Gardner (Massachusetts) Travel Guide Sections
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