Canal District, MA

Worcester

Photo by Paula Jellison
Photo by Paula Jellison

Popular places to visit

Union Station which includes a garden and a statue or sculpture

Union Station

Worcester’s picturesque transportation hub is also a popular tourist attraction with majestic architecture and a long history to learn about.

Union Station
Worcester Art Museum which includes heritage architecture and signage

Worcester Art Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Worcester Art Museum in Worcester. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Worcester Art Museum
The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts featuring heritage elements, theater scenes and interior views

The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts

Enjoy a dazzling musical or a dramatic play at this historic Worcester theater that attracts the biggest stars of the stage.

The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts
Mechanics Hall showing a city and heritage architecture

Mechanics Hall

Architectural elegance, excellent acoustics and a long history make this stunning Worcester music hall among the best in the country.

Mechanics Hall
Green Hill Park which includes a lake or waterhole

Green Hill Park

Enjoy a stop at Green Hill Park, an entertaining place to visit in Worcester. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Green Hill Park
Salisbury Mansion showing a house

Salisbury Mansion

Find out about the history of Worcester when you take a trip to Salisbury Mansion. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Salisbury Mansion

Canal District Hotel Deals

Publick House Historic Inn and Country Motor Lodge

Publick House Historic Inn and Country Motor Lodge

2.5 out of 5
277 Main Street (RT 131), Sturbridge, MA
$99 nightly
The price is $111 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$111 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Sturbridge. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,457 reviews)
"It’s such a unique property and hard to “rate”. The room was extremely dated, but spacious and comfortable for the most part. The property is sprawling and locating our building took a while. There was a wedding there the night we stayed and it really took over…everything. Made for a later and noisier ..."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Publick House Historic Inn and Country Motor Lodge
Extended Stay America Suites Boston Westborough Computer Dr

Extended Stay America Suites Boston Westborough Computer Dr

2.5 out of 5
1800 Computer Dr, Westborough, MA
$95 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Aug 20 to Aug 21
$106 total
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Westborough. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
6.4/10 (914 reviews)
"Excellent staff"

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

Extended Stay America Suites Boston Westborough Computer Dr
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston - Westborough

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston - Westborough

4 out of 5
5400 Computer Dr, Westborough, MA
$119 nightly
The price is $133 total per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
$133 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Westborough. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Have stayed here several times plan on returning. Had an ussuewith TV whi"

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston - Westborough
Wellsworth Hotel

Wellsworth Hotel

3 out of 5
14 Mechanic St, Southbridge, MA
$139 nightly
The price is $155 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$155 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Southbridge. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,268 reviews)
"The architecture of the building and how they showed the original use of the building."

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

Wellsworth Hotel
Sonesta Select Boston Milford

Sonesta Select Boston Milford

3 out of 5
10 Fortune Blvd, Milford, MA
$118 nightly
The price is $132 total per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
$132 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Milford. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Late night check-in (unplanned). Staff was great and gladly accommodated my request for late check out. It was nice and quiet and room was spacious and comfortable. Would definitely go back."

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025

Sonesta Select Boston Milford
Motel 6 Framingham, MA - Boston West

Motel 6 Framingham, MA - Boston West

2 out of 5
1668 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA
$85 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$90 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Framingham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (1,010 reviews)
"Good place."

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

Motel 6 Framingham, MA - Boston West
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Other neighborhoods around Canal District

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Union HIll

While Union HIll isn't home to many top sights, Union Station and The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts are some notable places to visit nearby.

Union HIll
Worcester Central Business District showing heritage architecture and a city

Worcester Central Business District

4/5(116 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Worcester Central Business District, DCU Center and Mechanics Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Worcester Central Business District
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Franklin Plantation

While Franklin Plantation isn't home to many top sights, EcoTarium and Union Station are some notable places to visit nearby.

Franklin Plantation
very cool space in old buick dealership. great flatbread pizza, great vibe.

Shrewsbury Street

Shrewsbury Street might not have many top sights, but Union Station and EcoTarium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Shrewsbury Street
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Main South

Though Main South might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Fitton Field and The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Main South
Bancroft Tower featuring heritage elements

Salisbury Street

If you're spending some time in Salisbury Street, Bancroft Tower and American Antiquarian Society are top sights worth seeing.

Salisbury Street
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