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What to do in Central Massachusetts

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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

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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.

Areas of Central Massachusetts

Worcester Central Business District

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

Franklin Plantation

While Franklin Plantation isn't home to many top sights, EcoTarium and Union Station are some notable places to visit nearby.

Shrewsbury Street

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

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.