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 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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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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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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Main South

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

Main South
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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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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.

Canal District
Hampton Inn & Suites Worcester
Hampton Inn & Suites Worcester
2.5 out of 5
65 Prescott St, Worcester, MA
The price is S$229 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
S$229
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Worcester. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Great hotel - less than ideal location
"Beautiful new hotel but in a less than ideal area"

Reviewed on 8 Jul, 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Worcester
The Arcadian Hotel
The Arcadian Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1200 Beacon St, Brookline, MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$258 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
S$258
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Brookline. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,163 reviews)
"It was a very nice hotel."

Reviewed on 7 Jul, 2025

The Arcadian Hotel
The Charles Hotel
The Charles Hotel
4 out of 5
One Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA
The price is S$366 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
S$366
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent stay! Great location"

Reviewed on 8 Jul, 2025

The Charles 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.
Home Near Skiing & Downtown Worcester
Home Near Skiing & Downtown Worcester
3 out of 5
Worcester
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly cottage in Worcester. Enjoy free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions DCU Center and Union Station are located ...
Home Near Skiing & Downtown Worcester
Worcester Home on Indian Lake w/ Shared Boat Dock!
Worcester Home on Indian Lake w/ Shared Boat Dock!
3 out of 5
Worcester
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly cottage in Worcester. Enjoy free parking, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions DCU Center ...
Worcester Home on Indian Lake w/ Shared Boat Dock!
Close to Colleges: Worcester Apt w/ Lake Access!
Close to Colleges: Worcester Apt w/ Lake Access!
3 out of 5
Worcester
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Worcester. Enjoy free parking, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions DCU Center and Union Station ...
"Cozy place. Noises from upstairs in the middle of the night."

Reviewed on 15 Dec, 2024

Close to Colleges: Worcester Apt w/ Lake Access!
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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