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What to do and see in Worcester, Massachusetts (MA): The Best Things to do Good for Couples
Worcester (/ˈwʊstər/ WUUS-tər, locally [ˈwʊstə] ( listen)) is a city and the county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. Named after Worcester, England, as of the 2010 Census the city's population was 181,045, making it the second most populous city in New England after Boston. Worcester is located approximately 40 miles (64 km) west of Boston, 50 miles (80 km) east of Springfield and 40 miles (64 km) north of Providence. Due to its location in Central Massachusetts, Worcester is known as the "Heart of the Commonwealth", thus, a heart is the official symbol of the city. However, the heart symbol may also have its provenance in lore that the mass-produced Valentine's Day card was invented in the city.
Restaurants in Worcester
1. Worcester Canal Food Tours
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5.0 based on 78 reviews
Something special is happening in Worcester's Canal District! Our extraordinary guided Worcester Canal Food Tour is a delicious and worry free way to experience it!
2. Central Rock Gym
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5.0 based on 28 reviews
Central Rock Gym is the largest indoor rock climbing gym in Central MA with 20,000 sq. ft. of climbing terrain, yoga classes, fitness classes, exercise equipment, birthday parties, summer camps, kids climbing teams, after school programs, competitions, events, corporate outings, and much more.
3. Mechanics Hall
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5.0 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By FrankLeeUS - Worcester, United States
It is a wonderful place to get together for any event, business or personal. Piece of history and beautifully decorated makes your event elgsnt and unforgettable for life!
4. Escape Games Worcester
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5.0 based on 313 reviews
Escape Games Worcester, is a real life, live action escape the room game that offers a fully interactive experience. You & your teammates are locked in a room with a mystery that needs to be solved before your hour is up. Each of our games has a unique & suspenseful storyline, which will be revealed as you & your team explore the room & search for clues.
Reviewed By elizabethrJ1016CH
I just had a great time at Escape Games Worcester with my 11-year-old daughter and five of her friends! We did the Conspiracy Room, which was the perfect level of difficulty for us. The owner was helpful and responded quickly to my questions when I was planning this outing and the staff member today was very helpful and gave us some handy tips. It felt safe and it seemed like extra precautions were taken during Covid19, and we were the only participants at the time so we were able to follow social distancing rules. It was a great experience and my daughter and her friends had so much fun! I definitely recommend doing it!
5. Crompton Collective
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5.0 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By tjh202 - Newington, United States
Great little shops to stroll thru: a framers market and then a bakery/snadwich type place and we went on a Saturday AM and they had a duo performing as well. What's not to like
6. Live Action Escape Rooms
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5.0 based on 69 reviews
GET YOUR FRIENDS & FAMILY TOGETHER TO JOIN THE ESCAPE ROOM FUN & EXCITEMENT. You and your teammates will solve a series of puzzles by finding hidden objects. Use your found knowledge to figure out the clues, solve the puzzles using communication and teamwork. At Live Action Escapes, we offer a variety of escape room games, all with different themes and story lines. You can work on your detective skills in "The Protocol 2", Help free Robin Hood from the dungeon, escape the clutches of a deranged doomsday prepper in "Captive", or let us bring the fun to you. For even bigger groups we offer “A Quest For The Golden Keys.” Live Action Escapes is a family owned and operated business working hard to make your escape room or Team Building experience the absolute best.
Reviewed By 334jesenias
Don't hesitate, definitely make the trip to downtown and escape the room! It's inexpensive, the staff is awesome and the themed rooms are very fun!
7. Worcester Art Museum
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4.5 based on 586 reviews
This central Massachusetts museum houses a collection that includes works by European and American artists as well as Asian, Greek, and Roman art.
Reviewed By Noraatc - Sudbury, United States
After 18 months of virtual museum visits I have finally made a real trip to the museum where I spent four hours. It is funny how I travel all over the world and miss out on spectacular treasures in my own neck of the woods. So today I ventured to the Worcester Museum of Fine Arts (40 minutes drive from my house) and enjoyed its fantastic collection of paintings, antiquities and decorative art. The museum owns phenomenal El Greco’s “Mary Magdalene”, Claude Monet’s “Waterloo Bridge” and yet another version of his “Lilies”, this time in pale pink, stunning “Golfe Juan” by Paul Signac, Gauguin’s “Brooding Woman”... just to name a few... Some of the most remarkable treasures of this fantastic museum are its huge mosaics from Antioch (the lost ancient city) and its meticulously rebuilt 12th century Chapter House of the Benedictine Priory of Saint John at Le Bas-Nueil. Also, I was lucky to see two very interesting exhibitions: “The Art of Kimono” and “What the Nazis Stole from Richard Neumann”. The latter presents 14 paintings and sculptures from the once extensive art collection of Dr. Richard Neumann. They were regained by Dr.Neumann’s family after 75 years of tireless efforts to get them back.
8. Broad Brook Meadow Conservation Area
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4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By saskiaromero - Ashland, United States
Great visit! Perfect for kids to explore and walk along the boardwalk. Enjoyed a lovely Sunday afternoon strolling.
9. The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts
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4.5 based on 472 reviews
The Hanover Theatre continues to draw over 170,000 patrons annually with world-class performances and headlining acts including touring Broadway hits ("Les Miserables," "Mary Poppins," "Jersey Boys"); comedians (Steve Martin, George Carlin, Dave Chappelle); musical acts (Neil Young, Aretha Franklin, The Moody Blues, Diana Ross); and everything in between ("A Christmas Carol," Maya Angelou, Rudy Giuliani, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre).Consistantly ranked by POLLSTAR as one of the Top Theatres in the World, the theatre opened in March of 2008 following a $32 million historic renovation. Since opening, the theatre has established its place as a world-class performing arts venue, acting as a catalyst for the economic development of downtown Worcester. Worcester Center for Performing Arts, is a registered not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, owns and operates The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Reviewed By V4239HZfrankm
This beautifully restored theater has great seating options for shows. Being a smaller venue keeps you close to the action.
10. Wormtown Brewery
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4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By traveling4family
This place made me So Hoppy! We had a couple of beer flights to sample their goods. My husband and I enjoyed most of them, which is a plus for a local brewery. Their signature beer, So Hoppy, was easy to drink on their outdoor patio. Loved their attitude and swag!
