Real places, real neighborhoods and current market numbers, verified by broker Ryan C. Winslow.
What Uxbridge is known for
Uxbridge sits at the center of the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, one of the places where American textile manufacturing took off. Its mills made woolens, cashmere blends and military uniforms, including the first Air Force dress uniform, known as Uxbridge Blue. Today it is known for River Bend Farm, the Blackstone Canal towpath and a long list of historic districts.
Uxbridge was first settled in 1662 and incorporated in 1727, after splitting from the Western District of Mendon. Quakers from Smithfield, Rhode Island built the brick Friends Meetinghouse here in 1770, and George Washington stayed in town on his 1789 tour. Moses Taft built the Stanley Woolen Mill in 1852, and Robert Rogerson built the Crown and Eagle Mills on the Mumford River around 1823 to 1827. Uxbridge is a small New England town of about 14,000 people, with a mix of commuters, longtime families and farm properties. Daily life centers on Main Street, the town common and trails along the Blackstone River.
Where to live
The downtown core along Main Street. The Uxbridge Common District is on the National Register and includes the Free Public Library, the First Congregational Church and the Unitarian Church. Homes here are close to Town Hall, the library and Main Street restaurants, and many are older historic houses. (source)
A village with its own post office and 01538 zip code along North Main Street (Route 122). It has a small commercial strip with shops and restaurants, the former fire station that now serves as a fire museum. Its history includes Clapp's 1810 cotton mill, the Rivulet Mill and the granite quarry. (source)
A historic mill village on the Mumford River built around the Crown and Eagle Mills in the 1820s. The mills burned in the 1970s and were restored and converted into senior housing. The area has early worker housing and a strong historic character. (source)
A National Register district at Mendon and Henry streets. It holds modest Federal and Greek Revival worker cottages from about 1825 to 1835, plus Victorian era homes built for families of workers at the Waucantuck Mill. (source)
A historic village now known mainly as South Uxbridge, near the Rhode Island line. Its history includes the Ironstone mill housing and cellar hole historic site. (source)
The historic district around the Stanley Woolen Mill, which Moses Taft built in 1852. It sits close to downtown and the Blackstone River. (source)
Local favorites
Breakfast and lunch comfort food, served 6:30am to 2pm. Closed Tuesdays. (source)
A full Italian menu with pasta, grilled dishes and pizza, plus catering, an Xpress lunch and holiday buffets. (source)
A local burger spot open Monday through Saturday, 11am to 8pm. (source)
Known for broasted chicken, plus pizza, calzones, subs and dinners. (source)
Family owned for over 20 years, serving pizza, grinders, wraps, pasta and salads. (source)
A small cash only diner. Reviewers mention the corned beef hash, omelets, homemade muffins and a short wait for a seat. (source)
A lodge style bar and dining room. Reviewers mention fish and chips, prime rib, steak tips and baked haddock. (source)
A big breakfast menu with pancakes, omelets, eggs Benedict and wraps, open daily from 6am to 3pm. (source)
After hours
A farm to table spot known for wood fired pizza and pasta that also hosts live music, DJ vinyl nights, artist talks and workshops. Featured on The Phantom Gourmet. (source)
A neighborhood pub on North Main Street with fried seafood combos, steak tips and wings. Open seven days. (source)
The tavern at an 18 hole championship course built on the Bliss family farm, with a covered bridge and the signature Silvermine hole. (source)
The library on North Main Street runs book clubs, children's and teen programs, museum passes and a summer reading program. Open Saturdays 9am to 2pm and closed Fridays. (source)
The swimming beach at the Army Corps of Engineers West Hill Dam site, with picnic shelters, grills, a sand volleyball court and an accessible playground. (source)
Shopping
A recreational dispensary that opened in Uxbridge as the state's first woman owned cannabis store. Open every day, 8am to 11pm. (source)
Uxbridge painter Sue Dion sells original acrylic still lifes and florals inspired by her family's wholesale florist business. (source)
A family farm stand selling its own strawberries, peaches, apples, sweet corn, tomatoes, pumpkins and fresh pressed cider. Season runs spring through late November. (source)
The largest open air shopping center in Central Massachusetts, on the Worcester Providence Turnpike (Route 146). (source)
Outdoors
A 1,000 acre state park at 287 Oak Street with River Bend Farm, the historic canal towpath, trails and views of the Stanley Woolen Mill. The visitor center is open daily. Free admission and parking. (source)
A 186 acre Trustees reservation on Chapin Street with 5 miles of loop trails, a 1700s farmstead, stone walls, a boulder field and a late summer blueberry patch. (source)
About 567 acres of forest and meadow with over seven miles of hiking and mountain bike trails. Rangers call it one of the best birding areas in Worcester County, with over 200 species seen each year. (source)
A 5,907 acre forest with Wallum Lake, a boat ramp, a seasonal swim beach, part of the Midstate Trail and an Atlantic white cedar swamp boardwalk. (source)
A granite chasm with trails, rock formations, rock climbing and picnic areas. (source)
A federal refuge along the Sudbury and Concord rivers for hiking, birding, fishing and paddling. (source)
Things to do
New England's largest zoo, family owned for over 60 years, with more than 900 animals on over 200 acres plus a 35 acre Deer Forest, petting zoo and train ride. (source)
A 1770 brick Quaker meeting house at Route 146A and Route 98, built by Quakers from Smithfield, Rhode Island. Abolitionist Abby Kelley Foster was a member. It is on the National Register. (source)
The site of the town's first Town Meeting and now home of the Uxbridge Historical Society. The society's collection includes the bed George Washington slept in during his 1789 visit. (source)
The centerpiece of the Central Woolen Mills District, built by Moses Taft in 1852. It is visible from the state heritage park grounds. (source)
The national park telling the story of the Blackstone Valley's industrial revolution. Sites include the Little Red Shop in Hopedale, first headquarters of the Draper loom company, and Old Slater Mill in Pawtucket. (source)
On the calendar
A nighttime Halloween event that the zoo calls one of New England's favorite Halloween traditions. (source)
Free guided hikes led by volunteer Trail Ambassadors across the valley. The 2026 series included a hike at Cormier Woods in Uxbridge. (source)
Local bands, DJ vinyl nights, artist talks and hands on workshops like terrarium building. (source)
The library's summer reading program, part of a calendar that also includes book clubs and programs for children, teens and adults. (source)
Schools
Taft Early Learning Center (PreK to grade 3)
Whitin Intermediate School (grades 4 to 7)
Uxbridge High School (grades 8 to 12)
Listed for reference, not ranked. Confirm school zoning for any address with the district. (source)
Broker notes
Route 146 runs north to Worcester and I-290 and I-90 and south to Providence and I-295 and I-95. Route 16 links to I-495 toward Boston and to I-395 toward Connecticut. Route 122 connects Northbridge and Woonsocket, Route 146A goes to North Smithfield, RI, and Route 98 goes to Burrillville, RI.
Worcester Regional Airport (ORH): about 30 min. Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (PVD): about 35 to 40 min. Boston Logan International (BOS): about 1 hr 15 min without heavy traffic.
Ryan C. Winslow, broker/owner of Winslow Homes. REALTOR® since 2009, 3,000+ homes sold, broker in FL, MA, CT and RI, U.S. Army Retired.
Researched and verified 2026-09-28. Businesses change; call ahead.