Worcester, Worcester County, MA
Places to go in Worcester
17 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Beaver Brook Park
300 Chandler St, Worcester, MA 01602, USA
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Blackstone Gorge
Park with a hiking trail featuring dramatic views of the river below from the cliffs.
County St, Blackstone, MA 01504, USA
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Cascading Waters
135 Olean St, Worcester, MA 01602, USA
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Coes Park
72 Coes St, Worcester, MA 01603, USA
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Cristoforo Colombo Park
Large green space with a playground & fenced splash pad, ball field & picnic tables.
Worcester, MA 01604, USA
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Crompton Park
Humble park with an open grassy field for sports, plus a basketball court & outdoor swimming pool.
47 Quinsigamond Ave, Worcester, MA 01610, USA
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Douglas State Forest
Woodland environs with a cedar swamp, plus swimming, boating, fishing, snowmobiling & hiking.
107 Wallum Lake Rd, Douglas, MA 01516, USA
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Elm Park
Historic 60-acre park with reconstructed bridges, tennis & basketball courts & winter skating.
138 Russell St, Worcester, MA 01609, USA
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Green Hill Park
480-acre park with sports, playgrounds, trails, a petting zoo, a golf course & picnic facilities.
50 Officer Manny Familia Wy, Worcester, MA 01605, USA
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Moore State Park
Tranquil, densely-forested area with short hiking trails, picturesque old mills & a charming pond.
1 Sawmill Rd, Paxton, MA 01612, USA
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New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
A nature-lover's paradise featuring many gardens, an orchard, outdoor event space, library & more.
11 French Dr, Boylston, MA 01505, USA
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Purgatory Chasm State Reservation
Quarter-mile rift between ancient granite formations provides climbing space & picnic sites.
198 Purgatory Rd, Sutton, MA 01590, USA
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Quinsigamond State Park - Lake Park
283 Lake Ave, Worcester, MA 01604, USA
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Quinsigamond State Park- Regatta Point
Recreation area on Lake Quinsigamond with swimming, boating, fishing, sports & picnic facilities.
10 N Lake Ave, Worcester, MA 01604, USA
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Wachusett Mountain State Reservation
Protected area including roadways to the summit, 17 miles of hiking & biking trails & ski slopes.
345 Mountain Rd, Princeton, MA 01541, USA
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Whitehall State Park
Natural area on Whitehall Reservoir with boating, fishing & a 6-mi. perimeter hiking trail.
300 Wood St, Hopkinton, MA 01748, USA
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Worcester Common
Outdoor urban space featuring park benches & food trucks, plus a farmers' market & live music.
Worcester, MA 01608, USA