Central Massachusetts Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Massachusetts which includes tranquil scenes, forest scenes and autumn leaves
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Massachusetts showing farmland and a sunset
Union Station featuring a garden
Union Station showing a statue or sculpture

Where to stay in Central Massachusetts

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Worcester Central Business District

While visiting Worcester Central Business District, you might make a stop by sights like DCU Center and Mechanics Hall.

Worcester Central Business District
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Shrewsbury Street

Shrewsbury Street might not have many top sights, but Union Station and EcoTarium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Shrewsbury Street
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Main South

Though Main South may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Fitton Field and The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Main South
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Forest Grove

Forest Grove might not have many top sights, but Elm Park and Worcester Art Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Forest Grove
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Union HIll

When in Union HIll, you can plan a visit to Union Station and The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Union HIll
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Canal District

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Canal District and surrounding area, you can visit Union Station and The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Canal District
Motel 6 Framingham, MA - Boston West

Motel 6 Framingham, MA - Boston West

2 out of 5
1668 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA
The price is ฿2,940 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
฿2,940
฿3,173 total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Framingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
6.8/10 (1,016 reviews)
"Need more clean up and parking space"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Motel 6 Framingham, MA - Boston West
Great Wolf Lodge Boston / Fitchburg, MA

Great Wolf Lodge Boston / Fitchburg, MA

3.5 out of 5
150 Great Wolf Dr, Fitchburg, MA
The price is ฿6,462 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
฿6,462
฿7,218 total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly resort in Fitchburg. Enjoy 4 indoor pools, free water park access and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,026 reviews)
"Really enjoyed the wolf den suite. Plenty of room, microwave/mini fridge in room. Free ears at gift shop after check in! Download the app before going, willow will help you with anything."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Great Wolf Lodge Boston / Fitchburg, MA
Courtyard by Marriott Boston Natick

Courtyard by Marriott Boston Natick

3 out of 5
342 Speen St, Natick, MA
The price is ฿3,611 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿3,611
฿4,033 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Natick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
"The hotel was conveniently located near other hotels and the Natick Mall. The staff was welcoming, helpful, and friendly. The room was comfortable and quiet."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Boston Natick
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Residences at Solomon Pond

Residences at Solomon Pond

3.5 out of 5
880 Donald Lynch Blvd, Marlborough, MA
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Marlborough. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Solomon Pond Mall ...
8/10 Very Good! (184 reviews)
"Our stay was fine. The amenities in the room were terrific, and it was very spacious. Our bedspread was soiled with red dots of stain and the bathtub was extremely slick. No curtains on windows. Upon arrival, the room smelled like someone had been smoking and the hallway had a strange odor. Upon ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Residences at Solomon Pond
Temple Place Suites

Temple Place Suites

2.5 out of 5
29 Temple Place, Boston, MA
Stay at this apartment in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Boston Common and Faneuil Hall Marketplace ...
6.8/10 (240 reviews)
"Great place!"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Temple Place Suites
Premier Suites - Bay Village

Premier Suites - Bay Village

2 out of 5
1-3-5 Cortes Street, Boston, MA
Stay at this aparthotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Copley Square and Boston Common are located nearby.
6/10 (180 reviews)
"Stay was better than I expected for the reviews that are currently on Expedia. My daughter and I stayed here for 2 nights and had an overall very positive experience. Check in and check out were both very easy and hosts were communicative, even allowing us to check out late since no one was arriving ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Premier Suites - Bay Village
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Popular places to visit

Union Station which includes a garden and a statue or sculpture

Union Station

You can learn about the history of Worcester when you stop by Union Station. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Union Station
Old Sturbridge Village

Old Sturbridge Village

5/5(1 review)

You can study the exhibits at Old Sturbridge Village, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Sturbridge. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Old Sturbridge Village
Tower Hill Botanic Garden

Tower Hill Botanic Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Tower Hill Botanic Garden, a lovely green space in Boylston. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Tower Hill Botanic Garden
Worcester Art Museum

Worcester Art Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Worcester Art Museum in Worcester. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Worcester Art Museum
The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts

The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts

You can get tickets for a performance at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts during your stay in Worcester. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts

DCU Center

Catch an event at DCU Center during your trip to Worcester. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

DCU Center

Things to do

Central Square Cambridge Food and Mural Arts Guided Walking Tour

Central Square Cambridge Food and Mural Arts Guided Walking Tour

฿3,264
per adult
Central Square Cambridge Food and Mural Arts Guided Walking Tour
Boston CityPASS: Admission to Top 4 Boston Attractions

Boston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 4 Attractions

฿2,578
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Boston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 4 Attractions
Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

Boston Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-Off City Tour

฿1,712
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Boston Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-Off City Tour
Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise

Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise

฿1,777
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise
Boat on tour in Martha's Vineyard

Boston to Martha's Vineyard with Optional Island Tour

฿4,080
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Boston to Martha's Vineyard with Optional Island Tour
Boston Tea Party Ships Museum with costumed tour guide in Boston

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Experience

฿1,208
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Experience
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Cities near Central Massachusetts

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Fiskdale

Westborough

Westborough

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Fitchburg

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Uxbridge