Worcester
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Worcester
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Worcester
Explore Worcester, New England's Second Largest City
Located in the heart of Massachusetts, Worcester combines the historic charm of a small, New England town with the conveniences and attractions of a thriving metropolis. Home to the newly renovated
DCU Center - Arena and Convention Center
,
The Hanover Theatre for Performing Arts
,
Worcester Art Museum
,
Mechanics Hall
, and the
Worcester Center for Crafts
, the city offers an inviting and entertaining arts scene.
The city boasts 10 colleges and universities, including The College of the Holy Cross, Assumption College, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Centrally located about 50 minutes west of Boston and north of Providence, Rhode Island, the city is also home to the
Worcester Regional Airport
. Visitors can fly JetBlue direct to Orlando and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and soon, to New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Worcester's nightlife includes plenty of
unique dining options
, a number of independent
retail shops,
concert halls, and music venues, including
The Palladium
.
Visitors can grab a bite to eat at a
historic diner
or check out some of the newest eateries, such as
deadhorse hill
on Main Street
,
or
Volturno
on Shrewsbury Street, also known as Restaurant Row. Home to more than 60 parks and picturesque
Lake Quinsigamond
, Worcester offers plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities, including Mass Audubon's
Broad Meadow Brook
and historic Elm Park. Lake Quinsigamond hosts competitive rowing championships in the Spring and Summer, including the Eastern Sprints and U.S. Rowing events.
The city's craft brew scene has received lots of attention in the last few years, with the expansion of
Wormtown Brewery
, and
many others.
Explore the Downtown Worcester using our walking map, download
here
.
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Worcester
Explore Worcester, New England's Second Largest City
Located in the heart of Massachusetts, Worcester combines the historic charm of a small, New England town with the conveniences and attractions of a thriving metropolis. Home to the newly renovated
DCU Center - Arena and Convention Center
,
The Hanover Theatre for Performing Arts
,
Worcester Art Museum
,
Mechanics Hall
, and the
Worcester Center for Crafts
, the city offers an inviting and entertaining arts scene.
The city boasts 10 colleges and universities, including The College of the Holy Cross, Assumption College, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Centrally located about 50 minutes west of Boston and north of Providence, Rhode Island, the city is also home to the
Worcester Regional Airport
. Visitors can fly JetBlue direct to Orlando and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and soon, to New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Worcester's nightlife includes plenty of
unique dining options
, a number of independent
retail shops,
concert halls, and music venues, including
The Palladium
.
Visitors can grab a bite to eat at a
historic diner
or check out some of the newest eateries, such as
deadhorse hill
on Main Street
,
or
Volturno
on Shrewsbury Street, also known as Restaurant Row. Home to more than 60 parks and picturesque
Lake Quinsigamond
, Worcester offers plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities, including Mass Audubon's
Broad Meadow Brook
and historic Elm Park. Lake Quinsigamond hosts competitive rowing championships in the Spring and Summer, including the Eastern Sprints and U.S. Rowing events.
The city's craft brew scene has received lots of attention in the last few years, with the expansion of
Wormtown Brewery
, and
many others.
Explore the Downtown Worcester using our walking map, download
here
.
In the Region
See + Do
Eat + Drink
Stay
You May Also Like...
Sponsored
Sponsored
Sponsored
Sponsored
sign up for our
E-Newsletter
Download Our
Mobile App
App Store
Google Play
request our
Visitor's Guide