Worcester Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Worcester
This city, one of the largest in the New England region, has a family-friendly vibe with plenty of parks, museums and galleries.

Worcester is a safe, clean area with picturesque parks and intriguing art and history museums. The city has a generally pleasant ambiance with tree-lined streets, large green spaces and lakes. Scattered around the city are several universities and colleges as well as museums, art galleries and monuments.

The municipality is known as the “Heart of the Commonwealth” due to its central location in Massachusetts. The name comes from a city in the centre of England and is similarly pronounced “Wooster,” rhyming with “rooster.” 

The Worcester Art Museum is one of the city’s most fascinating spots. Browse historic works of art dating back more than 5,000 years. See fascinating exhibits from ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome as well as contemporary art.

Drive south for 1 mile (1.6 kilometres) to watch a dramatic performance at the charming Hanover Theatre. Choose from Broadway shows and musicals. Several blocks east, look for Union Station on Washington Square. Note the railway station’s twin towers, marble walls and high ceilings.

A little east, beside Lake Quinsigamond, find the EcoTarium, a museum of science and nature aimed at children. See eagles, foxes, owls and turtles. Take the kids to the play area. 

Green parks play an important role in Worcester’s family-friendly atmosphere. Spend a sunny afternoon at Elm Park in the centre of the city. Watch the geese, ducks and birds near the pond. Enjoy a picnic and take the young ones to the playground.

Try local foods, such as kielbasa sausages and pierogi dumplings, which both come from Eastern European immigrant cultures. Worcester is known for its abundance of apples, blueberries and dairy products. 

Buses and Amtrak rail serve Worcester. The city is about 40 miles (64.4 kilometres) west of Boston, which lies on Massachusetts’ eastern coast. The nearest international transportation hub is Boston’s Logan International Airport.

Worcester’s playgrounds, parks and kid-friendly museums make it a children’s, and grown-up’s, paradise.

Where to stay in Worcester

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Worcester Central Business District

While visiting Worcester Central Business District, you might make a stop by sights like DCU Center and Mechanics Hall.

Worcester Central Business District
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Webster Square

When in Webster Square, you can plan a visit to The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts and Mechanics Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Webster Square
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Union HIll

When in Union HIll, you can plan a visit to Union Station and The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Union HIll
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Salisbury Street

If you're spending some time in Salisbury Street, Bancroft Tower and American Antiquarian Society are top sights worth seeing.

Salisbury Street
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Forest Grove

Forest Grove might not have many top sights, but Elm Park and Worcester Art Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Forest Grove
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Franklin Plantation

While Franklin Plantation isn't home to many top sights, Union Station and EcoTarium are some notable places to visit nearby.

Franklin Plantation
Hampton Inn & Suites Worcester
Hampton Inn & Suites Worcester
2.5 out of 5
65 Prescott St, Worcester, MA
The price is ₹10,989 per night from 15 Apr to 16 Apr
₹10,989
per night
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Worcester. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (812 reviews)
"Nice place to stay. Clean and very friendly staff. Parking is easy. Convenient location."

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2024

Hampton Inn & Suites Worcester
AC Hotel by Marriott Worcester
AC Hotel by Marriott Worcester
3.5 out of 5
125 Front St, Worcester, MA
The price is ₹13,261 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
₹13,261
per night
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Worcester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
AC Hotel Worcester Downtown is a good vlaue
"Staff were outstanding, front desk friendly, breakfast staff as well. The perks were very nice. But some of the maintenance (mold on shower heads, pink mold in shower, gym mats not clean) and breakfast and nespresso machine (quiche not hot, milk not hot). Comfort and the other staff went out of their ..."

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2024

AC Hotel by Marriott Worcester
Hilton Garden Inn Worcester
Hilton Garden Inn Worcester
3 out of 5
35 Major Taylor Boulevard, Worcester, MA
The price is ₹12,070 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
₹12,070
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Worcester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,008 reviews)
"The pool was very dirty"

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2024

Hilton Garden Inn Worcester
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
HYATT house Boston/Burlington
HYATT house Boston/Burlington
3 out of 5
2 Van De Graaff Dr, Burlington, MA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Burlington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,172 reviews)
"The 2 bedroom suite was very spacious and clean. Perfect for our trip to Burlington."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

HYATT house Boston/Burlington
89 Marion
89 Marion
2 out of 5
89 Marion St, Brookline, MA
Stay at this aparthotel in Brookline. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities and a flat-screen TV. Popular attractions Fenway Park and Harvard Square are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (120 reviews)
"Very well located, secure, and quiet."

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2024

89 Marion
Crescent Suites Hotel
Crescent Suites Hotel
3 out of 5
287 Crescent Street, Waltham, MA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Waltham. Enjoy a fitness centre, a business centre and a terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (809 reviews)
"I love having a full kitchen in my room"

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2024

Crescent Suites Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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