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BANCROFT TOWER

(4.9 Score)
Bancroft Tower Road,
Worcester, MA 01602 Directions

Since 1900

Specialty:

✓Feudal-like Castle ✓Spiral Staircases ✓Stone Benches ✓Historic Place ✓Memorial

“2026 Highlights: Bancroft Tower was built by public benefactor Stephen Salisbury III. The tower has spiral staircases, fireplace chambers, stone benches, and parapets. The summit has a 360-degree view of the city, greatly enhanced by a climb to the lookout tower. The tower is a two-story stone structure, built of boulders and cobbles, with a rock-faced granite exterior. A locator map in the stone walkway helps to identify the distant hills. Bancroft Tower was given to the Parks Department in 1912. Bancroft Tower is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.”

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License #80000524

Contact:

(508) 799-1190

Mon-Sun: 6am - 10pm

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UNION STATION

(4.8 Score)
2 Washington Square,
Worcester, MA 01604 Directions

Since 1911

Specialty:

✓Taxi Service ✓Train Stations ✓Federal Courthouse ✓Architectural Buildings ✓Interactive Timeline ✓Preservation and Restoration ✓Group Tour ✓Education Programs ✓Restored Building ✓Transportation Hub ✓Restaurant and Lounge Area ✓Grand Hall ✓Conference Center ✓Railroad ✓Private Functions and Events ✓Patrons ✓Intra and Inter-city Bus Services ✓Wi-Fi Access

"Union Station serves as a vital transit point for commuters, offering access to different routes across the city. The station is one of the Commonwealth's most impressive structures and underwent a significant restoration. The station hosts Amtrak, serves as an intermodal hub, and provides Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority passenger rail service to Boston, taxi service, and intra-city and intercity bus services. The station also serves Greyhound and Peter Pan intercity bus routes, as well as local Worcester Regional Transit Authority bus service. The site hosts private and public functions and ceremonies, with Maxwell Silverman's Banquet and Conference Center managing events in the Grand Hall and maintaining a lounge area and restaurant. Union Station offers free Wi-Fi for your convenience.

2026 Highlights: Union Station has a 500-space parking garage behind it, giving commuters and visitors a convenient means of parking directly next to this transportation hub."

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License #80000617

Contact:

(800) 872-7245

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SALISBURY MANSION

(4.8 Score)
40 Highland Street,
Worcester, MA 01609 Directions

Since 1772

Specialty:

✓Historic Preservation ✓Event Rentals ✓Summer Camps ✓Events ✓Historical Buildings ✓Exhibitions ✓Cultural Activities ✓Collections ✓Wedding Ceremonies ✓Private Occasions ✓Guided Tours ✓Tenant House ✓Social Club ✓Modern Premises ✓Sitting Room ✓Mansion and Tour ✓Special Events and Occasions ✓Candlelight Tours ✓Exhibits ✓Interactive Programs ✓Vibrant Local Events

"Salisbury Mansion was constructed in 1772 and serves as a well-known historic house museum in the city. The mansion is a combination of a mansion and a store, and it served as the residence of Stephen Salisbury, the Gentleman-Merchant. The mansion is an elegant architectural feature, and its well-preserved interiors paint a vivid picture of colonial life. The two-story wood-frame building is finished in flashboard wood treated to resemble stone. Over the years, the mansion has undergone numerous changes, from a rooming house to a gentleman's club. The site has expanded to include a library, double drawing rooms, and chambers above for family and staff use. Salisbury Mansion offers free admission for all visitors.

2026 Highlights: Salisbury Mansion was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975."

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License #75000838

Price:

Membership Per Year
Individual $60
Senior Student $30
Family Dual $75
Sustaining $150
Salisbury Mansion Associate $250
Leadership $500
Samuel Staples Society $1,000

Discount:

10% Off in the museum store for membership holders

Contact:

(508) 753-8278

Thu-Sat: 1pm - 4pm
Sun-Wed: Closed

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BANCROFT TOWER REVIEWS

Lovely historic monument conveniently located right next to the college campus in central Worcester, MA. This landmark offers scenic photo opportunities from both sides of the arch and is reminiscent of the Roman arch in Trier, Germany. Parking is available and the plenty of nearby spots available on designated spots on the campus nearby.

The walk up to this landmark is tough but well worth it. The tower is pretty cool but it would be nice if you could go up. Regardless there's still a good amount of area to sit and observe the tower and look at Worcester. The parking is ample at the top. It's a good place and an attractive site.

Beautiful old tower. Some very nice hiking in the area. You can do the East West trail. It's 14 miles long. Plenty to keep you busy.

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UNION STATION REVIEWS

My First Experience at Union Station was very awesome. Love the Architecture in the building. Staff were Friendly and helpful as well. Even know they are building the new platforms right now it wasn’t a bad walk. Thank you Union Station.

I explored this back in the 80s when it had been ignored and crumbling My first back card has the original functioning place. As adult I glad to see it in operation again.

I like Union Station the building is historical and beautiful and the exterior has been recently renovated plus they now have a police sub station there.

SALISBURY MANSION REVIEWS

I've got the ticket when I have visited the Historical museum. At first I was unsure because I had to knock but everyone was very nice. They were about to decorate the house for christmas (Although the Salisburys were Calvinists). We were three people at the tour. Our tour guide was really quirky but she knew everything about it. I got confused by all these different names but our tour guide told us everything even in a funny (sometimes judging) way. I love how the house looks! Our guide explained us the changes which were made during the centuries. All in all very great.

A very interesting recount of Worcester’s history centered around this historical house with many uses. I learned so much and the tour guide was very nice! It’s $5 per adult and free for anyone under 18.

Great tour! Had free admission and our guide was very knowledgeable.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

BANCROFT TOWER Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Business Images: 9
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Copyright & License: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Video: 10
Website Source: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

UNION STATION Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Complete Info: 8
Acknowledgments: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Copyright & License: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Video: 10
Website Source: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

SALISBURY MANSION Total Inspection Points: 114/120
Acknowledgments: 8
Complete Info: 8
Current Evaluation: 8
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Copyright & License: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Video: 10
Website Source: 10