Hidden Gems Places To Visit in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

1. 5.0 Live Action Escape Rooms (70 reviews)
   - Support Local Businesses!
   Wednesday: 2:00 PM - 7:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games
   
   
   GET YOUR FRIENDS & FAMILY TOGETHER TO JOIN THE ESCAPE ROOM FUN & EXCITEMENT. You and your teammates will solve a series of puzzles by finding hidden objects. Use your found knowledge to figure out the clues, solve the puzzles using communication and teamwork. At Live Action Escapes, we offer a variety of escape room games, all with different themes and story lines. You can work on your detective skills in "The Protocol 2", Help solve crimes in "Cold Case: Revisited", escape the clutches of a deranged doomsday prepper in "Captive", or let us bring the fun to you. For off location games and even bigger groups we offer "The Great Party Escape" and “A Quest For The Golden Keys.” Live Action Escapes is a family owned and operated business working hard to make your escape room or Team Building experience the absolute best. See more..
   
2. 5.0 Crompton Collective (45 reviews)
   - Well done
   Spent 1-2 hours Antique Shops • Flea & Street Markets
   
   
   Cool antique/curio shop. Always something new, good rotation. I have picked up quite a few items there. Sticker price can be rough at times but if you want it you'll have to get over that part of it. Store is well kept and clean. Staff is friendly. Lots of other good shops in same building. Worth checking out if you are already there for other reasons. See more..
   
3. 5.0 American Antiquarian Society (32 reviews)
   - This is unknown and has limited access
   Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Speciality Museums
   
   
   I went here to do research. This is a rare place and repository of printed materials that were created before the Civil War. The current repository is the Library of Congress. The building is a small version of what Jefferson would have built. Access is limited to researchers. See more..
   
4. 5.0 Central Rock Gym (28 reviews)
   - Great gym.
   Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 10:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Sports Complexes
   
   
   Central Rock Gym is the largest indoor rock climbing gym in Central MA with 20,000 sq. ft. of climbing terrain, yoga classes, fitness classes, exercise equipment, birthday parties, summer camps, kids climbing teams, after school programs, competitions, events, corporate outings, and much more. See more..
   
5. 4.5 Green Hill Park (71 reviews)
   - Very attractive park with many activities
   Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas
   
   
   We have passed this park many, many times when we were in Worcester, but this was the first time that we drove in. Being from the desert, we were completely overcome by all the bright green shrubbery, and the huge trees. How lovely! Maybe on the weekend, it is crowded, but today (Thursday 6/25), there were not that many people, so we could drive slowly, and absorb it all. We saw many nicely placed picnic tables, we saw ponds, we visited the beautiful golf course, we saw walking paths, and biking trails. The very peaceful Vietnam Veterans Memorial is there. A small farm is on the grounds, as well as a children's playground, play fields, and a skateboarding area. Everything looked well maintained and cared for. So lucky for a City to have such a lovely park. See more..
   
6. 4.5 Wormtown Brewery (58 reviews)
   - Nice new brewery
   Wednesday: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Breweries
   
   
   Found the new brewery just as I'd want it. Quite a few beers, although no dark beers, on tap during my visit. Layout made it so everyone gravitated to bar and it was difficult to get thru to get beers. Lots of open space, need to move people away or get a "beer here" line See more..
   
7. 4.5 Worcester Historical Museum (49 reviews)
   - very interesting
   Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM History Museums
   
   
   Worcester Historical Museum (WHM) is the only institution solely devoted to the preservation, interpretation, and collection of Worcester History. WHM includes a research library of over 7,000 titles, an archive that houses thousands of documents, and a collection of artifacts, all vital to the study of Worcester History. A few examples of WHM's holdings include correspondence of abolitionist Abby Kelley Foster, Blackstone Canal Company records, Civil War era diaries and letters, artifacts related to Worcester's industrial, weaponry from the colonial era through World War II, paintings and sculptures, and a significant costume and textile collection.WHM also owns and operates Salisbury Mansion, Worcester's only historic house museum. Built in 1772, it has been restored to its 1830s appearance and one of the best documented historic houses in New England.Worcester History is interpreted through a calendar of exhibitions, educational programming, tours and publications. WHM features both permanent installations and changing exhibitions. See more..
   
8. 4.5 Massachusetts Vietnam Veterans Memorial (46 reviews)
   - Excellent Memorial.
   Monuments & Statues
   
   
   This location is much more than just a Veterans Memorial. The Memorial is actually part of a much larger community park. Golf Course, Petting Zoo, sports facilities. Very large park with much to see. The Memorials are very well done and a great place to just hang out and watch. See more..
   
9. 4.5 Union Station (31 reviews)
   - Beautiful Intermodal Station
   Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
   
   
   Station itself is lovely, both from outside and inside. The interior mostly on stone is wonderful. Beautiful chandeliers give a nostalgic atmosphere. Trains to Boston are a good transportation option and takes from little over an hour up to almost two hours. Attached to train station is bus station to/from many different cities and local buses. See more..
   
10. 4.5 Fitton Field (31 reviews)
    - Excellent Baseball Venue
    Arenas & Stadiums
    
    
    It is always a treat to visit this field to watch my son play ball. Easy parking, very clean facility. There are even some shaded areas for those who are sun sensitive. A great place for families to enjoy baseball. See more..
    
11. 4.5 Salisbury Mansion (22 reviews)
    - beautiful venue in downtown worcester
    Wednesday: Architectural Buildings
    
    
    restored mansion used for private functions....lots of history- catered affairs- easy parking in large lot in front See more..
    
12. 4.5 Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center & Wildlife Sanctuary (21 reviews)
    - I like hiking here
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
    Broad Meadow Brook in Worcester is the largest urban wildlife sanctuary in New England, with more than 400 acres cooperatively managed or owned by Mass Audubon. Interpretive signs will guide you along well-marked trails through woods, fields, streams, and marsh. See more..
    

What's a Hidden gem?

We call places hidden gems that are new, extremely good, but are not that popular yet - you should check them out. The criteria is to have a rating of 4.5 or more and more than 20 reviews and less than 100 reviews.