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Things to see in Worcester, Massachusetts (United States): 27 places and when to go
Worcester, Massachusetts is a city in United States with around 287,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 27 places in and around it, mainly History (8), Nature (6), Food and drink (6). The best known are Mount Wachusett, Bancroft Tower and Hopkinton State Park. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 42.2704, -71.8
- Population
- About 287,000
- Places
- 27 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (8) · Nature (6) · Food and drink (6) · Wildlife (4) · Mountains (2) · Temples (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- JFK New York, 245 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Wachusett, at 609 m.
What to see in Worcester, Massachusetts
The places in and around Worcester, Massachusetts, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Mount WachusettMountain in Massachusetts, United States25 km
- Bancroft TowerMemorial1.5 km
- Hopkinton State ParkState park23 km
- Masonic TempleMasonic temple in Worcester, Massachusetts1.4 km
- Ashland State ParkState park in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States28 km
- Brookfield Common Historic DistrictHistoric district in Massachusetts, United States26 km
- Cedar HillHill located in Northborough, Massachusetts17 km
- Dartmouth Street SchoolHistoric school building in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States2.1 km
- Norcross FactoryUnited States historic place1.2 km
- Elizabeth Street SchoolWorcester, Massachusetts, United States759 m
- First Church of Christ, UnitarianChurch building in Lancaster, United States of America23 km
- Grafton InnHistoric inn in Grafton, Massachusetts, United States12 km
- Leominster State ForestProtected area in Massachusetts, United States27 km
- Miss Worcester DinerHistoric building1.9 km
- Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish, WorcesterChurch in Massachusetts, United States2.1 km
- Ski WardSki area in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts10 km
- Whitehall State ParkMassachusetts state park19 km
- Midstate TrailHiking trail in Massachusetts12 km
- Icon Museum and Study CenterMuseum in Clinton, Massachusetts19 km
- Willard House and Clock MuseumHistoric house in Massachusetts, United States11 km
- Bullspit Brewing CompanyBrewery24 km
- Courthouse Brew Co.Brewery3.4 km
- Greater Good Imperial BrewingBrewery1.9 km
- Seven Saws Brewing CompanyBrewery8.1 km
And the other 3, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Timberyard Brewing Co., Wormtown Brewery
- Snow: Wachusett Mountain Ski Area
When to go to Worcester, Massachusetts
The best time to visit Worcester, Massachusetts is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:14
- FebPossible10:21
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:09
- MayBest time14:24
- JunBest time15:04
- JulBest time14:48
- AugBest time13:43
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:49
- NovPossible9:33
- DecPossible8:55
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55. In April, 25 of the 27 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Worcester, Massachusetts
The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, New York), 245 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Northwest Main Street8 places22 km
- Southbridge13 places29 km
- Hubbardston7 places33 km
- Sudbury35 places34 km
- Woonsocket6 places38 km
- Pomfret14 places49 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Worcester, Massachusetts?
The best known: Mount Wachusett, Bancroft Tower, Hopkinton State Park, Masonic Temple, Ashland State Park. In all, 27 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Worcester, Massachusetts?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55.
How do you get to Worcester, Massachusetts?
The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 245 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Worcester, Massachusetts as the destination and these 27 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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