🌆 What to Do in Worcester, MA: A One-Day Guide 🎉

Just an hour’s drive from Boston, Worcester is the second-largest city in New England by population! Besides being home to the renowned WPI and the popular DCU Center for concerts, it also offers beautiful parks, museums, and charming local shops 🥰 And hey—did anyone else not know how to pronounce “Worcester” until someone finally said it out loud? 😅 (It’s “Woo-ster,” btw!) 📌 Attractions You Can’t Miss: 1️⃣ Worcester Art Museum 🖼️ A surprisingly impressive museum—spacious, beautifully designed, and totally comparable to the MFA in Boston! Don’t miss the Chinese gallery and the cute gift shop. Currently featuring a baseball fashion exhibit and local designer showcase. ✨ Pro tip: Book tickets online in advance. Closes at 4PM! 2️⃣ Worcester Public Market 🥕 More like a stylish food hall! Grab a bite or shop for local produce. Lots of options and fun to explore. 3️⃣ Green Hill Park 🌳 A huge park with something for everyone: BBQ areas, picnic spots, a driving range, party spaces, a petting zoo, and fish feeding! The pond near the farm is filled with tiny fish and tadpoles—they swim right up to you looking for food 😆 4️⃣ Cascades Park 💦 A beautiful waterfall flowing over rocks! Moderate hiking trail, and especially gorgeous during fall foliage. 5️⃣ Moore State Park 🏞️ A former mill turned serene park. Features a large pond, small waterfalls, gentle trails, and a pavilion perfect for relaxing by the lotus leaves. 6️⃣ Elm Park ⛸️ A lovely downtown park with bridges, streams, and sports fields. Turns into an ice-skating rink in winter! 7️⃣ EcoTarium 🦉 A fun, educational museum great for kids and families. 😋 Food & Drinks Highlights: 1️⃣ Sushi Miyazawa 🍣 A Japanese restaurant offering uni, salmon ochazuke, and more. Super fresh! Currently takeout only (dine-in, please come back soon 😢). 2️⃣ Cool Licks Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 🍦 Perfect on a summer day for shaved ice or soft serve! The shop is cute and pink—though the area feels a bit sketchy, so we grabbed our treats and dipped 🏃💨 3️⃣ Bocado Tapas Wine Bar 🍷 Highly-rated Spanish tapas and wine bar. 4️⃣ Acoustic Java Roastery & Tasting Room ☕ A cozy, artsy café with great coffee. 5️⃣ Westborough Korean Restaurant 🥘 A no-frills Korean spot often recommended! Huge portions. Their tripe army stew and chive japchae are delicious. On your way back to Boston! Perfect for a fun and relaxed day trip! #Worcester #Massachusetts #DayTrip #NewEngland #TravelGuide #Foodie #Parks #Museums