It's the heart of Massachusetts. Explore the region and you'll
discover unique cultural delights, gorgeous natural vistas and the
opportunity to experience Massachusetts' history.
Take a glimpse back in time at Old Sturbridge Village, a
re-creation of an 1830s' rural New England settlement. Visit the
Fruitlands Museum and enjoy a tour, along with views of Mt.
Wachusett. Stop by nearby Wachusett Mountain, one of southern New
England's most popular ski areas. And be sure to go to the
Worcester Art Museum, one of the leading small art museums in
America.
Central Massachusetts
Colleges and Universities:
| Anna Maria College | Paxton |
| Assumption College | Worcester |
| Atlantic Union College | South Lancaster |
| Becker College | Worcester |
| Clark University | Worcester |
| Holy Cross College | Worcester |
| Fitchburg State University | Fitchburg |
| Mount Wachusett Community College | Gardner |
| Nichols College | Dudley |
| Quinsigamond Community College | Worcester |
| University of Massachusetts Medical School | Worcester |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Worcester |
| Worcester State University | Worcester |
Transportation
Events and Festivals
Summer:
Brimfield
Antiques Fair
Spencer Fair
Bolton Fair
Indian
Ranch
Since 1946 Indian Ranch has been a resort and entertainment venue
situated along the shores of historic Lake
Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg in Webster,
Massachusetts. Iternationally renowned for Country music
performances.
Fall:
Pet Rock Festival
The Annual Pet Rock Festival held in September at Quinsigamond
Community College, 670 West Boylston St., Worcester.
Mid-October
29th Annual Apple Festival
Our most popular fall festival celebration including over 70 craft
exhibitors, farmer's market, special family fun side shows both
weekends! Kids entertainment and peak Fall foliage viewing from the
SkyRide.
Apple
Picking
Farms
and Orchards
Winter:
WORCESTER SHARKS: Hockey
Season ticket packages, group tickets, and a special 10 flex pack
offer with a FREE Six Flags voucher, are on sale now by contacting
the Worcester Sharks Office at 508.929.0500.
Wachusett Mountain Ski Area - 499 Mountain Road, Princeton,
MA 01541
Weekdays: 9 am - 4 pm | (978) 464-2300. Highest mountain in
Massachusetts east of the Connecticut River with panoramic
360-degree views from the summit; including view of Boston skyline
to the east.
Spring:
Old Sturbridge Village has a large indoor
craft center and more than 40 historic buildings, so the fun
happens rain or shine. The Village celebrates New England life in
the 1830s and is open from 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., seven days
a week. OSV visitors get free parking and a free return visit
within 10 days. Admission: $20; seniors $18; children 3-17, $7;
children under 3, free.
Attractions
For Fun: North
Quabbin Woods
Hiking, swimming, outdoor events
Bella Via Baloon
Company
Balloon hot air flights in central New England; Baloon
promotions
Worcester Sharks
AHL Hockey Team
Coco Key Water
Resort
150 Royal Plaza Dr, Fitchburg, MA 01420 978-342-7100
CoCo Key Water Resort located at the Courtyard by Marriott
Fitchburg, is an indoor waterpark.
Davis Farmland & MEGA
MAZE
In the fall, visit the orchard and pick apples fresh from the
trees! Davis MEGA MAZE is the world's most complex cornfield
adventure maze. Three miles of winding pathways will put your
navigational skills to the test. Call ahead for hours, and
admission rates, open weather permitting. 145 Redstone Hill Rd,
Sterling, MA 01564 978-422-6666.
Southwick's Zoo
Southwick's Zoo is home to hundreds of animals, like chimpanzees,
lions, tigers, giraffes, camels, mandrill monkeys and many
endangered species including white rhinos. Southwick St, Mendon, MA
01756 800-258-9182
Higgins Armory Museum
A visit to the Higgins Armory Museum will spark the imagination of
visitors of all ages with arms and armor ranging from ancient Greek
Corinthian helmets to ornate suits of armor crafted at the height
of the Renaissance. 100 Barber Ave, Worcester, MA 01606.
For Enrichment:
Tower Hill Botanic
Garden
Located on 132 bucolic acres in Boylston, Massachusetts. A
world-class botanic garden. Tower Hill Botanic Garden . 11 French
Drive . Boylston, MA 01505 - - 508.869.6111.
Museum of Russian
Icons
Founded as a nonprofit educational institution by successful
industrialist, Gordon B. Lankton. The ever-expanding collection
includes more than 400 Russian icons, the largest collection of its
kind in North America, and one of the largest private collections
outside Russia. 203 Union Street, Clinton, MA 01510 --
978.598.5000
Fruitlands Museum
Unique heritage of America at three renowned galleries of Native
American, Shaker, and American art. Fruitlands Museum . 102
Prospect Hill Road .Harvard, MA 01451 | 978.456.3924
Fitchburg Art
Museum
25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg, MA 01420. Phone: 978-345-4207 Fax:
978-345-2319.
Old Sturbridge Village
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Off Rte 20, Sturbridge, MA 01566
Phone: 508-347-3362, Toll-Free: 800-SEE-1830.
Worcester Art
Museum
55 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609. Phone: 508-799-4406 Fax:
508-798-5646.
Vaillancourt Folk Art 9 Main St,
Sutton, MA 01590. 508-476-3601
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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.
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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
