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Brewster Windmill Village

The Brewster Windmill Village in Brewster, Massachusetts is a quick 0.1-mile out-and-back roadside walk that leads to a historical windmill, blacksmith shop, and home.

Walk Description
This is not a hike, but rather a quick walk that leads through a small park that includes several historical structures: Higgins Windmill circa 1795, Harris-Black House circa 1795, and the Hopkins Blacksmith Shop circa 1867. Visitors can walk around the grounds to take a look at the restored buildings that the Brewster Historical Society has kindly allowed the public to enjoy.

Parking
Visitors will find a large parking turnout at the coordinates provided at Drummer Boy Park. The parking lot is large enough to fit a couple dozen vehicles.

Pets
Dogs are allowed only if leashed and cleaned up after.
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Know Before You Go

  • A short roadside walk in Brewster, MA leads to the Brewster Windmill Village.
  • The village features restored historical structures including a windmill, house, and blacksmith shop dating back to the late 1700s and mid 1800s.
  • The site offers a large parking area and allows leashed dogs, as long as owners clean up after them.
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Distance
0.1 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
5 min
Elev. Gain
9'
Rating
4.0
Added
April 04, 2023
Updated
April 04, 2023

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Total Change
9'
Ascent
9'
Descent
9'
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Features

Dogs

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    41.752403, -70.119535
  2. Main Trailhead

    41.752387, -70.119646
  3. Higgins Farm Windmill circa 1795

    41.752103, -70.120072
    Higgins Farm Windmill circa 1795
  4. Harris-Black House circa 1795

    41.752125, -70.120558
    Harris-Black House circa 1795

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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