Central Massachusetts Travel Guide
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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.
Shrewsbury Street
Shrewsbury Street might not have many top sights, but Union Station and EcoTarium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Piedmont
When in Piedmont, you can plan a visit to The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts and Worcester Historical Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Webster Square
When in Webster Square, you can plan a visit to The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts and Worcester Historical Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Franklin Plantation
While Franklin Plantation isn't home to many top sights, EcoTarium and Union Station are some notable places to visit nearby.
Great Wolf Lodge Boston / Fitchburg, MA
Room was clean. Hotel was wonderful. Great activities. The staff was so friendly!!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Red Roof Inn Boston - Southborough/ Worcester
Yes, specially Maria
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
The Verve Hotel Boston Natick, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
All the above
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Residences at Solomon Pond
Plenty of drawers, cabinets in room. Modern appliances fostered a pleasant place.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
1 Mi to Downtown & Palladium: Worcester Getaway!
The place was amazing, just needed a few updates and repairs, but nothing that made our stay bad or inconvenient.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Maverick Suites at 28 Fenway
Amazing
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
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Popular places to visit
Union Station
You can learn about the history of Worcester when you stop by 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 savour the top-notch restaurants.
The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts
You can get tickets for a performance at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts during your stay in Worcester. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
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.
Great Wolf Lodge Waterpark
Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Great Wolf Lodge Waterpark as part of your trip to Fitchburg. Attend a sporting event in the area or seek out the ski slopes.
- Great Wolf Lodge Waterpark
- DCU Center
- Union Station
- Old Sturbridge Village
- College of the Holy Cross
- The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts
- UMass Memorial Medical Center
- Nashoba Valley Ski Area
- Tower Hill Botanic Garden
- Worcester Art Museum
- Indian Ranch
- Fitchburg State University
- Southwick's Zoo
- Solomon Pond Mall
- Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University
- Game On Fitchburg
- Hopkinton State Park
- New England Baseball Complex
- Mechanics Hall
- Palmer Motorsports Park
- Framingham State University
