Guidebook for Worcester
Sightseeing
Spectacular waterfall in early spring and great hiking/mountain biking trails.
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Cascades Park
105 Cataract StSpectacular waterfall in early spring and great hiking/mountain biking trails.
Holden Reservoir Number Two
Peaceful, beautiful and good for bird-watching.
Wachusett Reservoir
Great forest setting.
Arts & Culture
Noted for headlining rock concerts and other popular shows such as Cirque de Soleil.
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DCU Center
50 Foster StNoted for headlining rock concerts and other popular shows such as Cirque de Soleil.
Beautiful Greek and Egyptian art along with the biggest Etruscan mosaic I have seen.
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Worcester Art Museum
55 Salisbury StBeautiful Greek and Egyptian art along with the biggest Etruscan mosaic I have seen.
Beautiful theater to see a show in and without all of the hassle of Boston traffic. There is not a bad seat in the house. Diverse productions, without all of the hassle of Boston traffic.
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The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts
2 Southbridge StBeautiful theater to see a show in and without all of the hassle of Boston traffic. There is not a bad seat in the house. Diverse productions, without all of the hassle of Boston traffic.
Beautiful. An absolute must if you can. Even if just to tour the building is wonderful. Perfect acoustics and comfortable seating and easy access to all services.
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Mechanics Hall
321 Main StBeautiful. An absolute must if you can. Even if just to tour the building is wonderful. Perfect acoustics and comfortable seating and easy access to all services.
A throwback Comedy club where literally the comedian is an arm's length away from the front row. The food is great and a raucous crowd in a fun way!
257 Park Ave
257 Park AvenueA throwback Comedy club where literally the comedian is an arm's length away from the front row. The food is great and a raucous crowd in a fun way!
Older hall, but beautifully renovated, the acoustics are great. Tour the 1902 neoclassical hall then enjoy a concert!
Tuckerman Hall
10 Tuckerman StOlder hall, but beautifully renovated, the acoustics are great. Tour the 1902 neoclassical hall then enjoy a concert!
Entertainment & Activities
Nice range of science/nature exploration for children - bubbles, tornado machine, dinosaur bones, music station some live animals. Planetarium and kiddie-train. Kids can climbropes and a jungle gym.
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EcoTarium
222 Harrington WayNice range of science/nature exploration for children - bubbles, tornado machine, dinosaur bones, music station some live animals. Planetarium and kiddie-train. Kids can climbropes and a jungle gym.
Everything Else
Fascinating early American history based on colonial families' archives.
American Antiquarian Society
185 Salisbury StFascinating early American history based on colonial families' archives.
Saint Vincent Hospital
123 Summer StClosest Hospital.
Nearby medical facility with the widest range of medical care.
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UMass Memorial Medical Center University Campus
55 N Lake AveNearby medical facility with the widest range of medical care.
Reliant Medical Group
191 May StreetClosest medical facility for basic care.
Essentials
Shaw's
Good prices and short drive. Nice selection of organic food.
Big Y World Class Market
100 Mayfield StThe closest major grocery store.
Asian grocery with good selection of mock meats. Go here to get supplies for everything from vegan Pad Thai to Vietnamese summer rolls.
Binh An Market
64 Green StAsian grocery with good selection of mock meats. Go here to get supplies for everything from vegan Pad Thai to Vietnamese summer rolls.
Shopping
Any and everything you could want for natural foods and remedies. A bit pricey and tricky parking lot, but huge selection.
Living Earth
232 Chandler StAny and everything you could want for natural foods and remedies. A bit pricey and tricky parking lot, but huge selection.
638 Chandler St
638 Chandler StreetClosest pharmaceutical/convenience store.
Walgreens
320 Park AveAlmost anything you might need, open 24 hours.
Food Scene
Probably the most popular place to dine in Worcester. Great if you don't mind garish decor, noise and crowds. Not my favorite, but many do recommend it.
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The Sole Proprietor
118 Highland StProbably the most popular place to dine in Worcester. Great if you don't mind garish decor, noise and crowds. Not my favorite, but many do recommend it.
The Boynton Restaurant & Spirits
117 Highland StAbsolutely great Italian food!
Wonderful smoothies and also offers and great business-style meeting space on reservation.
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NU Kitchen Worcester
335 Chandler StWonderful smoothies and also offers and great business-style meeting space on reservation.
Baba Sushi
309 Park AveThis is THE place for sushi!