The towns of Central MA, which was the birthplace of John Chapman (better known as Johnny Appleseed), are still favorites for an afternoon of apple picking, foliage drives, or hayrides. The area has an abundance of trees and farmland, small antique and country stores, and fresh fruit stands. Worcester, the state's second largest city, is in the center of this region, and the Old Sturbridge Village further south offers a glimpse of past ways of living.
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