Your Worcester Area Guide

With so many things to do in Worcester, Massachusetts, you’ll easily find exciting and unique ways to fill your days. Let our friendly staff help you explore the city.

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Things to Do in Worcester, MA

Explore the city and see everything that Worcester has to offer while staying at our boutique hotel. No matter what you decide to see and do in the city, you’ll always have a comfortable and luxurious place to return to at Beechwood Hotel.

Centrally located in New England, Worcester is the second-largest city in Massachusetts. Cultural performances, world-famous museums, exceptional architecture—all of these and more can be found in this cultural melting pot of a city. With nine colleges and universities and three sports franchises, Worcester has something for everyone. Fabulous walking paths and parks dot the landscape, which also contains an elite medical community and modern convention center.

Visit the Crompton Building

Housing several businesses including the Crompton Collective and Birchtree Bread Company, the Crompton Building was built in 1860 and remains on the National Register of Historic Places. American inventor George Crompton, known for his patent of the Crompton Loom, and his textile industry at Crompton Place are a part of history that helped transform Worcester from a “pretty New England town” to an industrial city.

So Many Places to Visit:

American Antiquarian Society: Visit this national research library of pre-twentieth century American history and culture

Bancroft Tower: Explore This Massive Building Made from Boulders and Cobblestones

EcoTarium: Family-Friendly Museum Promoting the Study of Science and Nature

Elm Park: One of the First Pieces of Land Set Aside for Public Park Space in the USA

Hanover Theatre: Staple for Broadway Shows, Music, and Other Productions

The Palladium: See a Wide Range of Musical Acts at This Concert Venue

Quinsigamond State Park: Enjoy Swimming, Picnicking, Sailing, Fishing, and More

Tower Hill Botanic Garden: Stroll Through 132 Acres of Gorgeous Plants

Tuckerman Hall: Beautiful Architecture Makes This Event Hall Stand Out

Wachusett Mountain: Lovely Ski Resort Located on Mount Wachusett

Worcester Art Museum: View Classic Art from Multiple Time Periods

Wormtown Brewery: Award-Winning Local Brews Await Beer Lovers