Things to do near Worcester
These are just some of the fun things to do while your visiting the Worcester area. Most of these can be reached on just one tank of gas!
• Ecotarium – Lots of educational material and some live animals. It is right here in Worcester
• Discovery Museums – Located in Acton, MA (about one half an hour from Worcester, MA). The Science Discovery Museum offers more hands-on science than
it would seem possible to fit into the building – a fun time for the little scientist.
• New England Aquarium – Located in Boston, MA (about one hour from Worcester, MA).
• Museum of Science – Located in Boston, MA (about one hour from Worcester, MA).
• Science Centers on Nessie – The New England Space Science Initiative in Education provides an index by area to science centers.
For the animal lovers here are the area Zoos and Animal Farms:
• Barnyard Farm at Green Hill Park in Worcester – the easy way to see animals in the City.
• Overlook Farm – an educational farm in Rutland, MA (20 minutes from Saint George Church).
• Davis’ Farmland – Petting zoo and recreation area in Sterling, MA (about 20 minutes from Worcester, MA).
• Southwick’s Zoo – Located in Mendon, MA (about 35 minutes from Worcester, MA).
• Franklin Park Zoo – Located in Boston, MA (about one hour from Worcester, MA).
• Roger Williams Park Zoo – Located in Providence, RI (about one hour from Worcester, MA), this is the biggest and best zoo this close to Worcester.
Amusement Parks
Here are a few theme parks that are just a short ride away:
• Canobie Lake Park – Located in Salem, NH (about one hour from Worcester, MA).
• Six Flags New England – Located in Springfield, MA (just under one hour from Worcester, MA).
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