Why go
- City in Massachusetts, United States.
- Served by Worcester Regional Airport (ORH).
History
Worcester is a city in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. The principal city of Central Massachusetts, Worcester is both the second-most populous city in the state, and the 113th most populous city in the United States. Named after Worcester, England, the city had an estimated 213,862 people as of 2025, also making it the second-most populous city in New England, after Boston. Because it is near the geographic center of Massachusetts, Worcester is known as the "Heart of the Commonwealth"; a heart is the official symbol of the city. Worcester is the historical seat of Worcester County.
Where to stay
110 Vernon St, Worcester, MA 01610 · vidaboutiqueinn.com
363 Plantation St, Worcester, MA 01605 · beechwoodhotel.com
1 Washington Sq, Worcester, MA 01604 · hilton.com
125 Front St, Worcester, MA 01608 · marriott.com
65 Prescott St, Worcester, MA 01605 · hilton.com
72 Grove St, Worcester, MA 01605 · marriott.com
503 Plantation St, Worcester, MA 01605 · marriott.com
35 Major Taylor Blvd, Worcester, MA 01608 · hilton.com
667 Main St, Worcester, MA 01610
74 William St, Worcester, MA 01609
Restaurants & places to go
Burger, Hot Dog, American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-01:45 Wikipedia: en:Chadwick Square Diner · 148 Grove Street, 01605 · ralphsrockdiner.com
Wings, Restaurant · BWW Shrewsbury Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-02:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 476 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, 01545
Breakfast, Tea, Cake, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Independent coffee shop Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-19:00 · Highland Street, 01609 · beancounterbakery.com
Restaurant · Atlantic Poké is a food concept serving all the great flavors you have grown to love from eating sushi and other exotic foods, in our Signature… · atlanticpoke.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th, Su 11:30-21:00; Fr, Sa 11:30-22:00 · 123 Front Street, Worcester, 01608 · 110grill.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 06:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:30-23:00; Su off Features: takeaway, delivery · 80 Gold Star Boulevard, Worcester, 01606 · chick-fil-a.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:45-22:00 Features: takeaway · 49 Park Avenue, Worcester, 01605 · locations.chipotle.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 05:00-20:00; Su 06:30-19:00 Features: takeaway · 543 Lincoln Street, Worcester, 01605 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 06:00-21:30; Fr,Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 06:30-21:00 Features: takeaway · 50 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, 01545 · locations.panerabread.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa-Su 10:30-18:00 Features: takeaway · 24 Boynton Street, Founders Hall, 01609 · starbucks.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 463 Lincoln Street, Worcester, 01605 · locations.tacobell.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 386 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, 01604 · littlecaesars.com
Japanese, Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo, We 12:00-20:30; Su, Th 12:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00; Tu off · 38 · chashuramen.com
International, Restaurant · Features: vegan options · 415 Chandler Street, Worcester · lovinghut.us
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00 · 402 Grove Street, Worcester, 01605 · ciaobella.toast.site
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:30-21:15, Fr-Sa 11:30-22:15 Features: takeaway · 70 Worcester-Providence Turnpike, Millbury, 01527 · fengrestaurant.com
Hot Dog, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-17:00 · 244 Paxton Street, Leicester, 01524 · facebook.com
Seafood, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · islandfinpoke.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00; Tu off; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:30 · 1083 Main Street · redpepperworcester.com
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:30-21:00 Features: takeaway · 456 Main Street, Holden, 01520 · siam9holden.com
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00 Features: delivery, halal, air conditioning · 90 Institute Road, Worcester, 01609 · new.dineoncampus.com
Steak House, Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00+ Features: takeaway · 2 Grafton Street, Shrewsbury, 01545 · willyssteakhouse.com
Pretzel, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 490 Grafton Street · phillypretzelfactory.com
Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 24 Boynton Street, Worcester, 01609 · new.dineoncampus.com
Ethiopian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00 · 43 West Boylston Street, 01605 · fatimascafe.com
Ice Cream, Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-21:00 · 395 Park Avenue, Worcester, 01610
Greek, Mediterranean, Wine, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan options · 166 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, 01604 · mezeestiatorio.com
Vietnamese, Bubble Tea, Restaurant · Vietnamese/Bubble Tea restaurant · 501;503 Shrewsbury Street · phosureshrewsbury.com
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant · 132 Marshall Street, Leicester, 01524 · bbq-underground.com
Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:30-14:30
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-14:00;Sa-Su 07:00-13:00 · 352 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, 01604 · cafemanzis.com
Biergarten · Opening hours: Th-Sa 11:00-02:00; Su-We 11:00-00:00 · 64 Franklin Street, 01608 · beergardenma.com
Jamaican, Restaurant · Features: vegan options · 157 Belmont Street, Worcester
Brazilian, Restaurant · Brazilian restaurant · 143 Highland Street, Worcester, 01609
Afghan, Restaurant · Afghan restaurant · 119 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, 01604
Fast Food · fast food · 418 Park Avenue, Worcester, 01610 · locations.tacobell.com
Kebab, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 50 Water Street, Worcester, 01604
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
Salvadoran, Restaurant · Salvadoran restaurant
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · 232 Chandler Street, Worcester
Spanish, Restaurant · Spanish restaurant · 152 Millbury Street, 01610
Food Court · Opening hours: Mo-We 07:00-09:00, 10:00-21:00; Th-Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa-Su 11:30-21:00
Ice Cream · Features: outdoor seating · 1A Swanson Road, Auburn, 01501 · cocostropicalice.com
Indoor
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 53 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, 01545-3521 · bk.com
255 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) 3.7 mi to the centre
375 Airport Dr, Worcester, MA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (JetBlue Airways) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Fort Lauderdale, Orlando (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
- JetBlue Airways B6 (Embraer 190) · 2 routes: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Minute Man Air Field (MMN) 20 mi to the centre
Stow, MA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Ware Airport (UWA) 21 mi to the centre
Ware, MA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Gardner Municipal Airport (GDM) 22 mi to the centre
Gardner, MA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Waters Airport 11 mi to the centre
Sutton, MA, US
Unknown Field 13 mi to the centre
Southborough, MA, US
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Worcester Regional Airport (ORH); 7 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ORH has direct flights to 2 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Fort Lauderdale, Orlando).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Worcester, Massachusetts. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Bus · Massachusetts · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
Rail operator
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
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