Amenities Columns

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$$

This column indicates the typical price range of this hotel. We use the following codes: E=Economy (under $50), M=Midrange ($50 to $100), U=Upscale ($100 to $150), L=Luxury (over $150). Please note that room rates fluctuate (seasonal popularity, special events in the area, etc.).

Miles

The approximate distance in miles from the exit to the hotel. These are calculations using GPS data. Distances along city streets will be somewhat different but this should give you a good idea of the distances to Discount Hotels near the cited Interstate exit.

Fit

Discount Hotels near the Interstate exits in Greater Worcester offering  'fitness' or exercise facilities are indicated with an F in this column. If the hotel also has a spa, it is so indicated by an S in this column. Most hotels define a 'spa' as a large hot tub with built in water jets. In a few cases, fitness facilities and spas may be off-premises (entry by pass issued by the hotel) in which case dressing rooms are also present for your convenience.

Kit

Discount Hotels near the Interstate exits in Greater Worcester offering a full kitchen or 'kitchenette' are indicated with an 'K' in this column. An 'M' in this column indicates microwave available. If the room also has a refrigerator, it is so indicated by an 'R' in this column. Many hotels have some rooms furnished with microwaves and small refrigerators but you have to request them. We list them only if there is not an additional charge (or so they have informed us).

I'net

Discount Hotels near the Interstate exits in Greater Worcester offering Internet access are indicated (with an M for dial-up and W for wideband) in the I'net column. Please note that 'wideband' facilities vary. In addition to a network port (usually installed in the docking station), we suggest you bring along cables and your Windows distribution CD (in case you are required to load a special network driver). For 'dial up dataports', you would only need a modem and an RJ-11 patch cord (which you should always have with you, anyway).

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Visitors' Center - From I-90 take exit 10. After you exit the toll booth drive on to I-290 eastbound (watch for 'Worcester' signs) and follow I-290 into Worcester and exit 17. Exit and, at the end of the exit ramp turn left into Belmont Street. Follow Belmont to Worcester Center Blvd and turn left. The Central Mass. CVB Visitors Center is at 38 Worcester Center Blvd.

EcoTarium - A Center for Environmental Exploration. A combination zoo and natural history museum but with a very different twist. Rather than an array of exhibits and animal environments, the Worcester Natural History Society (now known as the EcoTarium) is determined to educate the public - especially the younger set - about the environment and how to safeguard it for this and future generations. Significant capital investments in the facilities have been made recently and much more has been committed.
  Hours are 10a to 5p Tuesday through Saturday; noon to 5p Sundays. Closed major holidays and in severe weather.
  For more information phone 1-508-929-2700 or visit their web site at Ecotarium.
  From I-90 eastbound take Exit 10 (Auburn). After you exit the toll booth drive on to I-290 eastbound (watch for 'Worcester' signs). Follow I-290 and to exit 21 (Plantation Street exit). Exit and, at the end of the ramp, turn right on Plantation Street. Go through three traffic lights, including the major intersection with Route 9. At the first light after the Route 9 intersection, take a left into Franklin Street. Go 2 blocks and turn right into Harrington Way. EcoTarium is on the left after a baseball field at 222 Harrington Way.

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  From I-90 westbound take Exit 11. At the end of the off-ramp, turn left onto MA-122 North (Grafton Road). Follow for approximately three miles. At Massasoit Road, MA-122 makes a half-right. At this intersection is Plantation Street which is a full right turn. Turn right into Plantation Street and follow it for about one mile. At the second traffic light, turn right onto Franklin Street. Take the second right onto Harrington Way. EcoTarium is on the left after a baseball field at 222 Harrington Way.

Worcester Center For Crafts - Established in the 1950s, the Worcester Center For Crafts conducts over 200 courses offered annually by more than 60 instructors and visiting artists in eight fully-equipped studios within 26,000 square feet of space. Also at the site are an exhibition gallery to display work of many of their students and a gift shop where many of these crafts may be purchased.
  If you are interested in crafts, you'll find it very worth while to visit the Center and observe how the students are instructed, how the crafts are created and, if you wish, purchase your favorites.
  For more information phone 1-508-753-8183 or visit their website: WorcesterCrafts.
  From I-90 take exit 10 (Auburn/Worcester). After you clear the toll booth, bear left onto I-290 toward Worcester. From I-290 take exit 17. At the top of the off-ramp, turn left, go down the hill and bear right at Route 70/290 E. sign. Immediately get into middle lane, bearing left at fork and continuing through light. Take second right onto Grove Street. Go 0.6 mile and turn left onto Sagamore Road (after Tweed's Pub). Worcester Center For Crafts is the second building on the left at 25 Sagamore Road.