Places to go
Nestled among towering mountains and ancient forests, Millpond offers breathtaking scenery and a rich three-hundred-year history lurking under the surface.
What can you expect from a visit to Millpond? For starters, this quiet little New England town offers everything and anything, whether you’re visiting for a weekend with friends and family or deciding to make your stay permanent. We have award-winning restaurants, beloved local bars, an entertainment complex, an outdoor swimming pool and a bounty of beautiful, well-maintained parks. Not to mention our eccentric but welcoming locals!
Millpond is a delight in every season. Bask in Garrick Park during the warmth of summer, enjoy the spooky festivities of the Halloween parade at Carnival Square, or soak up the festive magic of winter when Santa comes to town. No matter when you visit, Millpond welcomes you like an old friend, and you may find yourself never wanting to leave!
We’ve created our very own guide map to make sure you don’t accidentally lose yourself in Welden Woods… or find yourself wandering through Anchorvale after midnight with no clear plan home. Consider it essential for travel around our very safe and friendly neighborhood
Town Square
The Town Square is at the heart of Millpond. Here you’ll find families chowing down in beautiful picnic spots, an ice cream vendor keeping the children happy, and a band stand for the music lovers. Whatever the occasion, there’s always something happening at this picturesque spot. And for the history heads, why not hop on the trolley and take the circular tour around the town's historic centre?
Staying the night? Don’t miss a stay at The Loomis Hotel on Fickle Street, one of Millpond’s most prestigious accommodations. But fair warning: guests have shared tales of ghostly encounters, and some have claimed that the layout seems to have a mind of its own.
If you’re lucky enough to be in Millpond during the festive season, you’ll get to witness Town Square transformed into a winter wonderland, complete with a Christmas Market with as many chestnuts and pretzels as your stomach can take, and as much mulled cider as you can handle!
Musket Square
The oldest part of Millpond, Musket Square dates back to the mid-1650s, making Millpond one of the oldest towns in the US.
Take a tour through time and witness the well-preserved gallows, right in the middle of the bustling square where the infamous witch trials took place. View the savage guillotine that was used to execute the most feared criminals and don’t miss the Musket Museum; a one-of-a-kind attraction that brings Millpond’s grisly history to life. Then stop by the souvenir shop for a guillotine-shaped pencil sharpener!
Garrick Park
A Millpondian favourite, Garrick Park opened during the ‘80s, and continues to fill visitors with fun and joy to this day. Not only is it a great place to unwind with a book, a picnic, or your beloved pooch, it’s also a great place to get fit with the pool and a fully equipped gym. Or if you’re a thrill seeker, there’s nothing more thrilling than mini golf in the on-site games complex, along with ping pong, bowling, and other fun activities. Strike!
Carnival Square
Carnival Square is one of the more vibrant parts of Millpond, rich with history and community spirit. If you’re in town during the school season, be sure to catch one of Millpond High’s baseball games; they play with heart, and never fail to put on a show!
A pop-up market every weekend offers local goods, hot food and handmade crafts. The square really booms in December, with special festive events throughout the Christmas season. July 4th celebrations are no different, as the square hosts Millpond’s ultimate summer carnival, a tradition that dates back a hundred years to when the travelling circus would reach town. Whichever you are able to experience, an event in Carnival Square is one you won’t soon forget.
Halloween, as is the case in most of Millpond, is where this place really shines though, with the world-famous Dead Parade - a spine-tingling spectacle that begins in Carnival Square and winds its way through town, finishing at Creedence Street to join in the street party of the year.
Charleston
Charleston - a historic neighbourhood oozing with elegance and charm. Once home to the most influential Millpondians, the Archingolds, Charleston boasts a rich legacy of grandeur and tradition.
With streets lined with beautiful heritage homes, you can practically hear the chatter of the elegant dinner parties and the big band jazz playing at the masked balls of days gone by.
Charleston remains a proud symbol of Millpond’s prosperous past with its timeless architecture and high society history. It’s a place everyone should visit, but not one that everyone can afford.
Plymouth
Welcome to Plymouth, one of Millpond’s thriving business districts, where history shakes the hand of the modern age. Boasting a vibrant mix of shops, bars, restaurants, offices, and the Millpond Mercy Hospital, it’s certainly the place for tourists who want the city experience scaled down.
Flatlands
Home to Millpond High School along with some of our world-famous restaurants and bars, this vibrant area has great connections to Anchorvale and Millpond South via charming walk-bridges over the peaceful flow of Little Milly River.
The perfect place for a refreshing jog along the waterfront, a photoshoot of the scenery, or for those with a need to explore!
Cedargrove
While Town Square is the physical heart of Millpond, Cedargrove is the communal heart. From the quiet hum of summer mornings, to the bombastic decorations for Halloween, to the sparkle of lights at Christmas, Cedargrove feels warm, welcoming, and truly American all year round.
Home to a proud, vibrant and diverse community, Cedargrove is a quiet neighbourhood 99% of the time, and a celebratory party land the remaining 1%. No one does community celebrations quite like the people of Cedargrove - just walk down Creedence Street on Halloween or July 4th and you’ll see what we mean!
Hallow Hill
Almost every spooky story that Millpondians love to tell starts in Hallow Hill. Or ends there. History lovers and folklore fans, get your ticket, because you will find nowhere else that gives you the creeps quite like this storied region of Millpond.
Take a stroll down Cemetery Drive, where some of the town’s earliest homes still stand behind luscious old-growth trees. Of course, no trip down Cemetery Drive is complete without a walk around the cemetery, where history lurks beneath moss-covered stones, and morbid tales taint the silence. From haunted statues to mysterious headstones, this historic district is filled with landmarks of terror, tied to tales of the monstrous and the macabre.
Layton
Conveniently located just beside the train station, Layton is one of Millpond’s quieter, more peaceful suburbs; perfect for those looking to enjoy a slower pace without straying too far from what makes this town so great.
Built in the late 1950’s, Layton was designed with the commuter in mind. Thanks to the train station, you’re never a short ride away from the heart of Millpond. But after a short while in this family-oriented neighbourhood, you’ll see no reason to venture further out. Who knows, maybe you’ll be the next resident of this lovely community.
Anchorvale
Once a bustling hub of post-war prosperity, Anchorvale has retired to a more laid back life as a primarily residential part of the town. Built in the 1940s to house families of factory workers and railway engineers, Anchorvale thrived through the ‘50s and ‘60s.
While the decline of local manufacturing brought Anchorvale its fair share of challenges, it remains a proud part of Millpond’s legacy. Many longtime residents still call it home, and the sense of community that was built in the ‘40s still endures to this day.
The neighbourhood is also a great place for property investors and visionary developers, with derelict buildings serving as an opportunity for creative renovations for a new generation.
Bloomsdale
Every town needs industry to survive, and Bloomsdale works around the clock so Millpond can thrive. Once again, we have the Archingolds to thank for this, who provided hard-working families with stable employment through Archingold Ammunitions, and Archingold Automobiles, putting Millpond firmly on the map.
Through its hard graft, Bloomsdale has earned itself the right for redevelopment, while preserving its historical side, to make sure Millpond stays at the forefront of all industrial or fruitful opportunities.
Welden Woods
If you go down to the woods today, you’re sure of a big surprise. Welden Woods is full of mystery, breathtaking scenery, and artifacts of times gone by. Encircling Millpond like a fortress, it tends to keep strangers out through the myriad tales of cryptids and other ghoulies, and keeps Millpondians from straying too far from town.
If you’re the adventurous type, take a wander along the forest’s many waymarked trails, and you’ll be sure to discover an abundance of interesting sights. For those with sturdy legs, you might want to head along the scenic backroads that take you to the Three Sisters - the view is well worth it!
Please note: due to past incidents, Welden Woods follows a strict safety policy. Visitors are advised never to hike alone, and groups of at least three are required for all trail exploration.
Come prepared, tool up, and let Welden Woods show you the wilder side of Millpond.
Three Sisters
Three Sisters is a favourite among photographers, hikers, and nature lovers alike. These towering peaks loom over Welden Woods, offering sweeping vistas and great photo opportunities; a perfect place for catching the sunset over Millpond.
Located along Viewpoint Road is Millpond Sounds - providing the town with music, local news and community talk shows.
Pearl Lake lies on the western side, a hot spot destination when the summer months roll into town, or when it freezes over for ice skating in the winter. A perfect place to relax, swim, or soak in the mountain vistas, or tear up the ice depending on the season.
On edge of the west bank, you’ll find Camp Welden, a site cherished by the children of Millpond since the 1960s. Filled with adventurous activities and even more adventurous children, Camp Welden offers crafts, archery, watersports, and dozens of other activities. And who could miss out the toasted marshmallows and a tale or two around the campfire under the stars?
Millpond South
Enjoy the delights of the North Atlantic in Millpond South. Explore Flanagan Way, a unique, winding coastal route that hugs the rugged southern cliffs. Pine trees make up the jaw-dropping forest here, which stretches on for miles further south. This forest also hides the remnants of the once-booming Smileland, Millpond’s very own theme park. Abandoned since 2004, it still has its visitors, although these days they come for the gritty sights of rusted metal and rotting mascots.
As with all of Millpond, if you’re hungry, you’re catered for courtesy of Flanagan’s. There’s little better than coming in from the cold air and thawing out with a steaming hot bowl of clam chowder!