Things to do in Central Massachusetts
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What to do in Central Massachusetts
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Union Station
You can learn about the history of Worcester with a trip to 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 savor 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 trip to 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 kiddos at Great Wolf Lodge Waterpark during your visit to Fitchburg. Attend a sporting event in the area, or seek out the ski slopes.
UMass Memorial Medical Center
Though UMass Memorial Medical Center might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Worcester while you are here.
College of the Holy Cross
Explore the campus of College of the Holy Cross, during your trip to Worcester. Experience the entertainment venues and theater scene in this family-friendly area.
Areas of Central Massachusetts
Worcester Central Business District
If you're spending some time in Worcester Central Business District, DCU Center and Mechanics Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Shrewsbury Street
Shrewsbury Street might not have many top sights, but Union Station and EcoTarium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Franklin Plantation
While Franklin Plantation isn't home to many top sights, EcoTarium and Union Station are some notable places to visit nearby.
Union HIll
While Union HIll isn't home to many top sights, Union Station and The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts are some notable places to visit nearby.
Salisbury Street
If you're spending some time in Salisbury Street, Bancroft Tower and American Antiquarian Society are top sights worth seeing.
Main South
Though Main South might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts and Mechanics Hall.
