It's not a coincidence that Worcester's WCOC was the first American radio station to play the Beatles. Central Massachusetts offers the best of world-class entertainment.
With its proximity to Boston and state-of-the-art concert hall, the DCU Center, this area is a common stop for national music tours and festivals, such as Disney on Ice and Nickelback. For visual arts, the Worcester Art Museum displays 5,000 years' worth of art and culture. Add in the Central Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra, Stageloft Repertory Theater and the Fruitlands Museum and you have a region alive with creativity.
Art Museums
There's a lot for art lovers to see! The Worcester Art Museum presents art and culture from around the world, including a floor mosaic from the ancient city of Antioch. The Fruitlands Museum is where you can learn about the tradition, history and landscape of New England.
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Music
Classical musicians to the biggest rock bands in the country swing through Worcester. A thriving local music scene and a diverse selection of venues, such as Mechanics Hall, DCU Center and Tuckerman Hall, make Central Massachusetts a hub for fans.
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Theater
Worcester's Foothill Theater Company is the beacon of professional theater in Central Massachusetts. Plus, the Stageloft Repertory Theater, Wachusett Theatre Company and Worcester Forum Theatre Ensemble produce hundreds of shows year-round.
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Featured Cities
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The second-largest city in Massachusetts offers cultural attractions, fine dining and its very own minor league baseball team.
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With Old Sturbridge Village, Hyland Orchard and Brewery and many private and public campsites, there's a lot to see and do in this classic New England town.
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Situated along the south face of Wachusett Mountain, the quiet town of Princeton is the ideal place to visit for year-round outdoor activities.
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Featured Attractions
- Fruitlands Museum
Take in the scenery here, and you might just think it's utopia ??? and you're not alone. Fruitlands recreates a short-lived 19th-century utopian settlement, and it's easy to see why they chose this site. Learn more>>
- Worcester Art Museum
This hidden gem features contemporary and classic masterpieces in the vibrant city of Worcester. Learn more>>
- Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor
Running from Worcester, MA to Providence, RI, the Blackstone River Valley is a national park, where you can hike, take a canal boat ride, learn about the Industrial Revolution and simply enjoy nature. Learn more>>
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- Where to Go
- Things to Do
Getting to the shops is easy - you can take the MBTA, rent a Zipcar, or even take the bus from various Boston hotels to Wrentham Village Premium Outlets. Don't miss Boston's world famous Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Essex's charming antique stores, and Yankee Candle's flagship store in South Deerfield.
- Plan Your Trip
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- Getting Around
State and regional resources, including air, land, and water transportation; Boston public transit info; detailed info on travel to Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Island
