Central Massachusetts Travel Guide

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Massachusetts which includes tranquil scenes, forests and autumn colours
Massachusetts which includes tranquil scenes, forests and autumn colours
Union Station
Massachusetts featuring farmland and a sunset
Union Station which includes a park

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Where to stay in Central Massachusetts

Worcester Central Business District showing heritage architecture and a city

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
very cool space in old buick dealership. great flatbread pizza, great vibe.

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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Piedmont

When in Piedmont, you can plan a visit to The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts and Mechanics Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Piedmont
Worcester Art Museum aerial view at 55 Salisbury Street in historic downtown Worcester in Massachusetts MA, USA.

Main South

Though Main South may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Fitton Baseball Field and Fitton Field.

Main South
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Elm Park

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Elm Park and surrounding area, you can visit Mechanics Hall and Elm Park.

Elm Park
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Franklin Plantation

While Franklin Plantation isn't home to many top sights, EcoTarium and Union Station are some notable places to visit nearby.

Franklin Plantation
Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston Marlborough

Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston Marlborough

3.5 out of 5
123 Boston Post Rd W Marlborough MA
The price is AU$176 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
AU$176
3 Apr - 4 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Marlborough. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)
Loved this hotel - I think it was one of the nicest “off the highway” hotels we’ve stayed at. We loved the complimentary snacks and soft drinks that were available between 5 and 6pm. Our room was a suite so we had lots of space and the breakfast was great too. We will be back!!

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston Marlborough
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 AU$228 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$228
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly resort in Fitchburg. Enjoy 4 indoor pools, free water park access and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
first time here and i loved it totally worth it

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Great Wolf Lodge Boston / Fitchburg, MA
Wellsworth Hotel

Wellsworth Hotel

3 out of 5
14 Mechanic St Southbridge MA
The price is AU$170 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$170
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Southbridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,440 reviews)
Clean room Beautiful hotel

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Wellsworth Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Home Away from Home!

Home Away from Home!

Worcester MA
Stay at this business-friendly holiday home in Worcester. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions DCU Center and EcoTarium are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
Very comfortable home. We wish it had had a few more spices avaliable for cooking but overall it was perfect for our needs. Would definitely come back

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Home Away from Home!
Relaxing, Holiday Retreat, Pool, fireplace

Relaxing, Holiday Retreat, Pool, fireplace

Brimfield MA
Stay at this holiday home in Brimfield. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Streeter Beach and Hemlock Ridge Golf Course ...
10/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
We visited in December, so the pool was closed, but looked inviting even in the snow. The home was so warm and cozy and spacious. We loved our stay.

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Relaxing, Holiday Retreat, Pool, fireplace
Direct waterfront Lake House, stunning views Sleeps 8 on a private PENINSULA!

Direct waterfront Lake House, stunning views Sleeps 8 on a private PENINSULA!

Sturbridge MA
Stay at this holiday home in Sturbridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Old Sturbridge Village and Joshua Hyde Public ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (89 reviews)
Amazing place to gather and relax.

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

Direct waterfront Lake House, stunning views Sleeps 8 on a private PENINSULA!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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