Worcester · Worcester County, MA
Arts & Culture in Worcester
Scout analyzed 65 Worcester places and surfaced the ones that actually fit arts & culture.
Places analyzed
65
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.3 hr
Scout-verified spots
Green Island
BirchTree Bread Company
Bakery & cafe serving breads, pastries, sandwiches & coffee in a spacious, light-filled venue.
Central Business District
Armsby Abbey
Craft beers accompany comfort food & regional cheeses in a hip, cozy space with a brick backdrop.
Central Business District
Brew Café & Bakery
Central Business District
deadhorse hill
A former hilltop hotel houses a rustic-chic New American dining room with daytime cafe & coffee bar.
Beaver Brook
Beaver Brook Park
Outdoors
Elm Park
Historic 60-acre park with reconstructed bridges, tennis & basketball courts & winter skating.
Biotech Park Area
Quinsigamond State Park- Regatta Point
Recreation area on Lake Quinsigamond with swimming, boating, fishing, sports & picnic facilities.
Outdoors
Whitehall State Park
Natural area on Whitehall Reservoir with boating, fishing & a 6-mi. perimeter hiking trail.
Outdoors
Blackstone Gorge
Park with a hiking trail featuring dramatic views of the river below from the cliffs.
Shrewsbury Street
Root and Press, LLC
South Worcester
Acoustic Java Roastery & Tasting Room
Shrewsbury Street
Via Italian Table
Sophisticated Italian comfort fare in chic, romantic surrounds, plus year-round patio dining.
Columbus Park
Peppercorn's Grille and Tavern
Family-friendly Italian eatery & bar featuring thin-crust pizzas & Wormtown beers brewed next door.
Green Island
Tasty Experience Bistro
Green Island
1885
Forest Grove
Oak Barrel Tavern
Woodsy gastropub with American tavern eats, plus large array of whiskeys & draft beers.
West Tatnuck
Cascading Waters
Shrewsbury Street
One Eleven Chop House
Celebrated steakhouse classics & super-sized wine list in a posh, white-tablecloth setting.
Outdoors
Moore State Park
Tranquil, densely-forested area with short hiking trails, picturesque old mills & a charming pond.
Arts & Culture
Indian Ranch
This bucolic outdoor music venue with campgrounds is equipped with a bar, grills & picnic tables.
Central Business District
Mechanics Hall
Indian Lake East
Aponi Aesthetics
Central Business District
Mezcal Tequila Kitchen
Upmarket Mexican restaurant offering made-to-order guacamole, brunch & an extensive tequila list.
Biotech Park Area
Green Hill Park
480-acre park with sports, playgrounds, trails, a petting zoo, a golf course & picnic facilities.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
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