Worcester

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Worcester
Worcester
Worcester
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 center 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 kilometers) 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 center 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 kilometers) 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

Worcester Central Business District showing heritage architecture and a city

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.

Worcester Central Business District
very cool space in old buick dealership. great flatbread pizza, great vibe.

Shrewsbury Street

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

Shrewsbury Street
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Main South

Though Main South might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Fitton Football Stadium and The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Main South
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Webster Square

Though Webster Square might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like John J. Binienda Memorial Beach and The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Webster Square
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Franklin Plantation

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

Franklin Plantation
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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.

Union HIll
AC Hotel by Marriott Worcester
AC Hotel by Marriott Worcester
3.5 out of 5
125 Front St, Worcester, MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P9,342 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
P9,342
P10,692 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 10 - Mar 11
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Worcester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Amazing. I enjoy myself. Staff very friendly. Looking forward to come back."

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2025

AC Hotel by Marriott Worcester
Beechwood Hotel
Beechwood Hotel
4 out of 5
363 Plantation St, Worcester, MA
The price is P15,019 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
P15,019
P17,189 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Worcester. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Easy access; convenient to our planned activities. Nice staff. Accommodating for our dog. Very clean."

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2025

Beechwood Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Worcester
Hilton Garden Inn Worcester
3 out of 5
35 Major Taylor Boulevard, Worcester, MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P8,879 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
P8,879
P10,162 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 10 - Mar 11
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Worcester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Parking across from hotel."

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2025

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.
Maverick Suites at 89 Marion
Maverick Suites at 89 Marion
2 out of 5
89 Marion St, Brookline, MA
Stay at this aparthotel in Brookline. Enjoy free WiFi and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Fenway Park ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (210 reviews)
Great location
"I stayed at Maverick Suites in November for 6 nights and again in January for 5 nights. The location is very good. You are close to Coolidge Corner with restaurants, Trader Joes, etc. The rooms are nothing fancy, but the both beds I had were very comfortable and pillows good. Shower worked well. ..."

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2025

Maverick Suites at 89 Marion
Residences at Solomon Pond
Residences at Solomon Pond
3.5 out of 5
880 Donald Lynch Blvd, Marlborough, MA
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Marlborough. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Solomon Pond Mall ...
8/10 Very Good! (143 reviews)
"Very welcoming at check in; nice clean room and comfortable bed."

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2025

Residences at Solomon Pond
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 center, a business center, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (965 reviews)
"Love this place, stay here every week!"

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2025

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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