Guidebook for Worcester
Food Scene
Excellent and affordable lunch buffet with lots of choices including cook-to-order meals at no extra charge. Asian-American food. (Dinner available at higher price that includes cooking demo.)
Sakura Tokyo
630 Park AveExcellent and affordable lunch buffet with lots of choices including cook-to-order meals at no extra charge. Asian-American food. (Dinner available at higher price that includes cooking demo.)
All around great eatery. American, pub-style food..lots of choices from pizza, burgers, salads to entrees. Food well-prepared on premises. Affordable. High energy, fun, loud, sports bar atmosphere.
11 Einheimische empfehlen
The Boynton Restaurant & Spirits
117 Highland StAll around great eatery. American, pub-style food..lots of choices from pizza, burgers, salads to entrees. Food well-prepared on premises. Affordable. High energy, fun, loud, sports bar atmosphere.
Upscale seafood restaurant. Great ambiance and menu choices. Reasonable lunch specials. Pricey dinner but worth it. Popular place for special occasions. Also has upscale bar/lounge.
30 Einheimische empfehlen
The Sole Proprietor
118 Highland StUpscale seafood restaurant. Great ambiance and menu choices. Reasonable lunch specials. Pricey dinner but worth it. Popular place for special occasions. Also has upscale bar/lounge.
Casual, fun, low key coffee shop and more. Lots of healthy eating choices plus extensive coffee and smoothie menu. Occasional live music and other small events there. Also private meeting room.
22 Einheimische empfehlen
NU Kitchen Worcester
335 Chandler StCasual, fun, low key coffee shop and more. Lots of healthy eating choices plus extensive coffee and smoothie menu. Occasional live music and other small events there. Also private meeting room.
Great hole-in-the-wall coffee house adjacent to Clark University. Good coffee and teas, some snack food and occasionally a live musician or two performing. Even an open bookshelf for browsing.
Acoustic Java
932 Main StGreat hole-in-the-wall coffee house adjacent to Clark University. Good coffee and teas, some snack food and occasionally a live musician or two performing. Even an open bookshelf for browsing.
New Thai-style restaurant with traditional Thai menu options in great area close to small retail shops.
Thai Time
107 Highland StNew Thai-style restaurant with traditional Thai menu options in great area close to small retail shops.
Cozy coffee shop with lots of coffee choices and amazing selection of cakes, cupcakes, cookies and other baked goods. Great place for a coffee break or dessert!
Highland Street
Highland StreetCozy coffee shop with lots of coffee choices and amazing selection of cakes, cupcakes, cookies and other baked goods. Great place for a coffee break or dessert!
Beautiful ambiance in this local restaurant which features an eclectic menu with vegetarian and vegan options. Housed in the same building as Living Earth alternative grocery store.
EVO Dining
232 Chandler StBeautiful ambiance in this local restaurant which features an eclectic menu with vegetarian and vegan options. Housed in the same building as Living Earth alternative grocery store.
Casual and busy atmosphere with good food selection at reasonable prices as well as lively bar...American-Italian menu. Great deal on weekday lunch buffet!
Peppercorns
455 Park AveCasual and busy atmosphere with good food selection at reasonable prices as well as lively bar...American-Italian menu. Great deal on weekday lunch buffet!
Popular and recommended vegetarian/vegan restaurant. Carribean influence. Take out.
Belmont Vegetarian Restaurant
157 Belmont StPopular and recommended vegetarian/vegan restaurant. Carribean influence. Take out.
Great ambiance and food in this slightly upscale Italian eatery.
14 Einheimische empfehlen
Via Italian Table
89 Shrewsbury StGreat ambiance and food in this slightly upscale Italian eatery.
Miss Worcester Diner
300 Southbridge StFamous landmark. Authentic diner food.
Unusual and creative menu of excellent food at reasonable prices. Artsy vibe. Also has fun, lively bar crowd.
Flying Rhino Cafe & Watering Hole
278 Shrewsbury StUnusual and creative menu of excellent food at reasonable prices. Artsy vibe. Also has fun, lively bar crowd.
Slightly upscale Mexican restaurant and bar. Good date place.
7 Einheimische empfehlen
Mezcal Tequila Cantina
30 Major Taylor BlvdSlightly upscale Mexican restaurant and bar. Good date place.
Moe's Southwest Grill
3 Stafford StFamily-friendly, affordable Mexican food restaurant. Fast. Friendly.
Family-friendly, affordable American restaurant...very New England feel. Ice cream, burger, shakes, and more..
Friendly's
697 Southbridge StFamily-friendly, affordable American restaurant...very New England feel. Ice cream, burger, shakes, and more..
Essentials
Healthy, alternative foods, vitamins and beauty products. Housed in the same building as EVO restaurant and also downstairs from the Living Earth massage practice. Great place for health info.
Living Earth
232 Chandler StHealthy, alternative foods, vitamins and beauty products. Housed in the same building as EVO restaurant and also downstairs from the Living Earth massage practice. Great place for health info.
Huge super-store! Groceries, florist, bakery, deli, pharmacy, lottery and more.
6 Einheimische empfehlen
Shaw's
Huge super-store! Groceries, florist, bakery, deli, pharmacy, lottery and more.
Everything Else
Full service pharmacy as well as miscellaneous personal and household items available. Open late.
17 Einheimische empfehlen
Walgreens
320 Park AveFull service pharmacy as well as miscellaneous personal and household items available. Open late.
Full service pharmacy as well as miscellaneous personal and household items available. Open late.
9 Einheimische empfehlen
CVS
481 Lincoln StFull service pharmacy as well as miscellaneous personal and household items available. Open late.
Full service pharmacy as well as miscellaneous personal and household items available.
17 Einheimische empfehlen
Walgreens
320 Park AveFull service pharmacy as well as miscellaneous personal and household items available.
Auburn Driving Range
541 Southbridge StGolf. Driving Range only.
Gym: treadmills, weights, life cycles, abdominal and other machines, locker rooms, etc. Open 24 hours M-F. 7am-7pm Sat & Sun.
Planet Fitness
68 Stafford StGym: treadmills, weights, life cycles, abdominal and other machines, locker rooms, etc. Open 24 hours M-F. 7am-7pm Sat & Sun.
Entertainment & Activities
Clayground Paint Your Own Pottery Studio
65 James StKid-friendly clay painting shop.
Excellent science museum. Fun for kids and adults alike. Changing exhibits and programs and also IMAX 3D cinema.
560 Einheimische empfehlen
Museum of Science
1 Museum Of Science DrivewayExcellent science museum. Fun for kids and adults alike. Changing exhibits and programs and also IMAX 3D cinema.
Worcester's only science museum. Geared especially toward children. Some adult events (summertime wine and music evenings, etc.) Also has Planetarium.
39 Einheimische empfehlen
EcoTarium
222 Harrington WayWorcester's only science museum. Geared especially toward children. Some adult events (summertime wine and music evenings, etc.) Also has Planetarium.
AMF Auburn Lanes
101 Southbridge StBig ball bowling. Fun for kids and adults alike. Great activity for lousy weather.
Fun, family-friendly venue includes mini-golf course, batting cages, and ice cream shop. Seasonal.
Crystal Caves-Family Entertainment
790 Southbridge StFun, family-friendly venue includes mini-golf course, batting cages, and ice cream shop. Seasonal.
Arts & Culture
Amazing collections. One of the best art museums in the U.S. Worth visiting! Also has a great gift shop and cafe inside.
73 Einheimische empfehlen
Worcester Kunstmuseum
55 Salisbury StAmazing collections. One of the best art museums in the U.S. Worth visiting! Also has a great gift shop and cafe inside.
Excellent archive of information on Worcester's extensive history with exceptional changing exhibits. Such a worthwhile hidden gem!
20 Einheimische empfehlen
Worcester Historical Museum
30 Elm StExcellent archive of information on Worcester's extensive history with exceptional changing exhibits. Such a worthwhile hidden gem!
Sightseeing
Popular, historical area attraction. Living museum shows village life in a previous time. Great, educational activity to do with school-aged children.
96 Einheimische empfehlen
Old Sturbridge Village
1 Old Sturbridge Village RdPopular, historical area attraction. Living museum shows village life in a previous time. Great, educational activity to do with school-aged children.
Amazing views from atop Mount Wachusett at this regional treasure. Outdoor trails, indoor plant exhibits, a beautiful orangerie, seasonal concerts, educational programs, gift shop & delicious cafe..
29 Einheimische empfehlen
Tower Hill Botanischer Garten
11 French DrAmazing views from atop Mount Wachusett at this regional treasure. Outdoor trails, indoor plant exhibits, a beautiful orangerie, seasonal concerts, educational programs, gift shop & delicious cafe..
Noteworthy place to visit. Remarkable exhibits from Russian history.
8 Einheimische empfehlen
Museum of Russian Icons
203 Union StNoteworthy place to visit. Remarkable exhibits from Russian history.
Beautiful walking/hiking area, weather permitting. Bonus: Dam itself opened twice per year to walk across as well.
Wachusett Dam
Beautiful walking/hiking area, weather permitting. Bonus: Dam itself opened twice per year to walk across as well.
Shopping
Auburn Mall
385 Southbridge StLocal shopping mall.
Everything for $1...toys, craft items, toiletries, kitchen stuff, books, automotive, and more...good place to spend some time in bad weather...especially with young children (something for everyone).
Dollar Tree
68 Stafford StEverything for $1...toys, craft items, toiletries, kitchen stuff, books, automotive, and more...good place to spend some time in bad weather...especially with young children (something for everyone).
Marshalls
68 Stafford StDiscount clothing and home goods.