10 TOP Things to Do in Central Massachusetts (2025 Activity Guide)

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What to do in Central Massachusetts

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Union Station

You can learn about the history of Worcester with a trip to Union Station. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Old Sturbridge Village

You can study the exhibits at Old Sturbridge Village, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Sturbridge. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Tower Hill Botanic Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Tower Hill Botanic Garden, a lovely green space in Boylston. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Worcester Art Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Worcester Art Museum in Worcester. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts

You can get tickets for a performance at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts during your trip to Worcester. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

DCU Center

Catch an event at DCU Center during your trip to Worcester. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

College of the Holy Cross

Explore the campus of College of the Holy Cross, during your trip to Worcester. Experience the entertainment venues and theater scene in this family-friendly area.

Great Wolf Lodge Waterpark

Enjoy the thrill rides with your kiddos at Great Wolf Lodge Waterpark during your visit to Fitchburg. Attend a sporting event in the area, or seek out the ski slopes.

UMass Memorial Medical Center

Though UMass Memorial Medical Center might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Worcester while you are here.

Areas of Central Massachusetts

Worcester Central Business District

If you're spending some time in Worcester Central Business District, DCU Center and Mechanics Hall are top sights worth seeing.

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Shrewsbury Street

Shrewsbury Street might not have many top sights, but Union Station and EcoTarium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Forest Grove

While Forest Grove isn't home to many top sights, Elm Park and Worcester Art Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Main South

Though Main South might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Fitton Field and Fitton Baseball Field.

Union HIll

While Union HIll isn't home to many top sights, Union Station and The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Canal District

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Canal District and surrounding area, you can visit Union Station and The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts.