Westminster, Massachusetts travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Westminster is a town in Massachusetts.

2 sights · 1 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Westminster

The original Westminster Cracker Factory

The Westminster Cracker Company was established 1828 in Westminster. Westminster Cracker oyster crackers are a New England staple, and the original factory that adorns every package can be seen here.

Westminster Cracker Festival

The town of Westminster celebrates it's cracker making history with this annual festival that takes place in October.

Wachusett Mountain

The Tallest mountain in Central Massachusetts is a Protected area which includes roadways to the summit, 17 miles of hiking & biking trails,22 Ski trails, and one of the few remaining areas in Massachusetts with old …

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 14°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Dec. (climate data from nearby Nashua)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
ORH Worcester Regional Airport, Worcester — 19 mi away. Directions
BED Laurence G Hanscom Field, Bedford — 32 mi away. Directions
BOS Boston Logan International Airport, Boston — 48 mi away (major hub). Directions

Route 2 West From Alewife station in Cambridge will take you right to

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning The original Westminster Cracker Factory, Westminster Cracker Festival
Lunch Kay's Dairy Bar
Afternoon Wachusett Mountain
Dinner 1761 Old Mill Restaurant
Evening Wachusett Brewing Company

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

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Get in

Route 2 West From Alewife station in Cambridge will take you right to

If you're coming from the south, I-190 North to Route 2 West will bring you to

From the West Route 2 East goes from the New York border in Williamstown to

The Wachusett Commuter Rail Station is on the border of Fitchburg & Westminster on Route 2.

See

See The original Westminster Cracker Factory

The Westminster Cracker Company was established 1828 in Westminster. Westminster Cracker oyster crackers are a New England staple, and the original factory that adorns every package can be seen here.

📍 1 Leominster St

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