Worcester district, Massachusetts, United States

Places to visit near Worcester

Worcester is a city in Worcester district, Massachusetts, United States, home to about 184,815 people. Within 50 km by road there are 115 places to visit — 31 wildlife, forests & gardens, 29 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 churches and 13 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Lt. Power Memorial (1 km), Senator Hoar Memorial (1 km) and Col. Timothy Bigelow Monument (1 km).

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Worcester at a glance

Location
Worcester district, Massachusetts, United States
Population
about 184,815
Coordinates
42.2626° N, 71.8023° W
Places within 50 km
115 (115 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Worcester

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Worcester: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Worcester

75 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Worcester. The closest is Elm Park (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Worcester

61 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Worcester. The closest is Indian Lake (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Worcester

38 churches within 100 km of Worcester. The closest is Cathedral of Saint Paul (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Worcester

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Worcester. The closest is Mount Pisgah Conservation Area (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Worcester

21 parks within 100 km of Worcester. The closest is Institute Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Worcester

19 museums within 100 km of Worcester. The closest is Armory (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Worcester

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 5 km on the road.

  1. Start in Worcester
  2. 1 km Cathedral of Saint Paul · church, Worcester
  3. 1 km Lt. Power Memorial · monument, Worcester
  4. 1 km Col. Timothy Bigelow Monument · monument, Worcester
  5. 1 km Mission Chapel · church, Worcester
  6. 1 km Senator Hoar Memorial · monument, Worcester
  7. 0 km Back to Worcester

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How to reach Worcester

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    Within 15 km of Worcester

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Worcester by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3175Elm Park (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2961Indian Lake (5 km)
    Churches1638Cathedral of Saint Paul (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1335Mount Pisgah Conservation Area (21 km)
    Parks621Institute Park (2 km)
    Museums619Armory (2 km)
    Other attractions315Turtle Boy (1 km)
    Forts & heritage710Lt. Power Memorial (1 km)
    Treks15Midstate Trail (15 km)
    Waterfalls14Woonsocket Falls (47 km)
    Mosques & dargahs13Worcester Islamic Center (8 km)
    Temples13Sri Lakshmi Temple (37 km)
    Buddhist sites01Fo Guang Buddhist Temple Boston (69 km)
    Beaches & coast01Magazine Beach (72 km)

    Worcester: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Worcester?

    Lt. Power Memorial (monument, about 1 km), Senator Hoar Memorial (monument, about 1 km), Col. Timothy Bigelow Monument (monument, about 1 km), Cathedral of Saint Paul (church, about 1 km), Turtle Boy (attraction, about 1 km), WCUW-FM (Worcester) (attraction, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Worcester?

    115 places on Spotwander: 31 wildlife, forests & gardens, 29 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 churches, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 parks.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Worcester?

    Elm Park, about 2 km by road; Hadwen Arboretum (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Worcester?

    Indian Lake, about 5 km by road; Lake Quinsigamond (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Worcester?

    Cathedral of Saint Paul, about 1 km by road; Mission Chapel (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Worcester?

    Start in Worcester, visit Cathedral of Saint Paul, then Lt. Power Memorial, then Col. Timothy Bigelow Monument, then Mission Chapel, then Senator Hoar Memorial, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Worcester?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Worcester

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Worcester’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.