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Central Massachusetts Attractions

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Places of interest in Central Massachusetts

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Central Massachusetts attractions

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What to do in Central Massachusetts

Popular places to visit

Union Station

You can learn about the history of Worcester when you stop by Union Station. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Old Sturbridge Village

You can study the exhibits at Old Sturbridge Village, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Sturbridge. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Worcester Art Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Worcester Art Museum in Worcester. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts

You can get tickets for a performance at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts during your stay in Worcester. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Tower Hill Botanic Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Tower Hill Botanic Garden, a lovely green space in Boylston. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

DCU Center

Catch an event at DCU Center during your trip to Worcester. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Great Wolf Lodge Waterpark

Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Great Wolf Lodge Waterpark as part of your trip to Fitchburg. Attend a sporting event in the area or seek out the ski slopes.

UMass Memorial Medical Center

If UMass Memorial Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Worcester.

College of the Holy Cross

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of College of the Holy Cross during your trip to Worcester. Experience the entertainment venues and theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

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Worcester Central Business District

While visiting Worcester Central Business District, you might make a stop by sights like DCU Center and Mechanics Hall.

Shrewsbury Street

Shrewsbury Street might not have many top sights, but Union Station and EcoTarium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Main South

Though Main South may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Fitton Field and The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Forest Grove

Forest Grove might not have many top sights, but Elm Park and Worcester Art Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Union HIll

When in Union HIll, you can plan a visit to Union Station and The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Webster Square

When in Webster Square, you can plan a visit to The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts and Mechanics Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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