Timeline
10:00
Arrive at the Worcester Historical Museum right when it opens. Spend an hour exploring the rotating art exhibits and the section dedicated to the manufacturing industries that built the city. Do not miss the room dedicated to the smiley face, which was invented in Worcester.
11:15
Walk nine minutes to The Armsby Abbey for lunch. This is Worcester's flagship farm-to-table restaurant, frequently chosen as the best in the city. The menu changes with the seasons, and much of the meat and produce is sourced from New England.
12:15
Head to Elm Park, the grand old lady of Worcester parks. The land was purchased by the city in 1854, making it one of the first purchases of land set aside for a public park in the U.S. It is a quiet place to reflect on the city's long history.
Local tip
The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 to 16:00. On Thursdays it stays open until 20:30. The Armsby Abbey is nearby for lunch. Elm Park is a short walk from the museum area.
Check before you go
- Worcester Historical Museum: Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00; Th 10:00-20:30
- The Armsby Abbey: Check current hours for lunch service
- Elm Park: Open during daylight hours
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Worcester (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).