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A Quiet Afternoon in Elm Park

Worcester’s oldest public park offers a peaceful escape from the city bustle, best enjoyed when the afternoon light is soft and the crowds have thinned.

Best time: noneAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 14:00

    Nu Kitchen

    Start with a light lunch at Nu Kitchen. Their American menu is simple and the portion sizes are generous, making it a perfect, low-pressure spot to begin your afternoon. The restaurant is just a short walk from the Abbott Street School.

  2. 14:30

    Elm Park

    Walk north to Elm Park. This historic green space is one of the first public parks in the United States. Wander the grounds to enjoy the mature trees and open lawns. It is a quiet place to sit and watch the city breathe.

  3. 15:15

    Newton Hill

    Cross Park Avenue to reach Newton Hill. The trail leads up through Elm Park’s disc golf course. The climb is short but worth it for the elevated perspective, even if the view is framed by trees.

  4. 15:50

    C.C. Lowell

    End your walk by browsing C.C. Lowell. This local craft shop is a nice place to pause and look at handmade goods before heading home. Make sure to arrive before they close.

Local tip

Elm Park is vast. Stick to the paths near Newton Hill if you want a quick, manageable walk rather than a long hike.

Check before you go

  • C.C. Lowell is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Check their hours if you are visiting on those days.

Worth knowing

  • C.C. Lowell is open at 15:50 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Worcester (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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