Attractions
185 Salisbury Street,
Worcester, MA 01609-1634, 508-755-5221, 508-471-2131
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Wed: 10:00 AM-8:00 PM, Thu, Fri: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: Closed
The American Antiquarian Society, founded in 1812, is the third oldest historical society in the United States and the first to be national in its purpose and the scope of its collections. Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, AAS maintains a library of American history and culture in order to collect, preserve, and make available for study the printed and manuscript record of the United States through the year 1876. The library's collection of materials printed in what is now the United States from the establishment of a press in 1639 through 1820 is the best in the world, and its holdings of American printed materials dating from 1821 through 1876 are among the strongest anywhere. Tours are held Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m.
Wednesdays, through Jun 30, 2010, Public Tours of the American Antiquarian Society
Tuesday, Mar 30, Adopt-a-Book at the American Antiquarian Society
660 Main Street,
Worcester, MA 01610, 508-755-5142
Sun, Mon: Closed, Tue: 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Wed, Thu, Fri: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Sat: 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
ARTSWorcester is a non-profit membership organization providing opportunities and services for visual, literary, and performing artists in Central Massachusetts and beyond. ARTSWorcester offers more than 18 visual art exhibits annually: at the historic Aurora Gallery 660 Main Street, Worcester; at the Hall Gallery at Quinsigamond Community College; as part of the Worcester Windows Program; and at the Greater Worcester Community Foundation. Please call or visit our website for gallery schedule, membership information, and directions.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Dec 1, Art Exhibit at GArtH - Empty Landscapes, Silent Halls - works by Brian Burris at GArtH - Gallery of Art at the Hadley
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Dec 11, Fire and Ice 2009 ARTSWorcester Fall Member Exhibit
310 Sawyerhill Road,
Berlin, MA 01503, 978-838-2400
Sun: 10:00 AM-5:30 PM, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: 10:00 AM-5:30 PM
Pick your own apple orchard. Open late August to November. Hay wagon rides, Pony Rides, Face Painting, Pumpkin Painting. Pumpkins, Mums, Squash, Corn Stalks. School and Group Tours.
287 Oak St.,
Uxbridge, MA 01569, 508-278-7604
A visitor may get information about the many trails, picnic areas, canoe access, watchable wildlife, interpretive tours, concerts, and other programs offered in the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor.
125 Still River Road,
Bolton, MA 01740, 978-779-2733
Home grown in-season fruits and vegetables, fresh cut flowers available year round, fruit baskets, gourmet deli & specialty foods, fresh pressed cider, best apple deal in town, gift shop, homemade fudge, just a little bit of all the good things all wrapped up in one under one roof.
454 Grove St.,
Worcester, MA 01605, 508-852-2121
A destination for billiard afficionados and novices alike, Boston Billiard Club is the tip-of-the-line in upscale billiard clubs. Blending traditional elegance with contemporary chic, Boston Billiard Blub offers an unparalleled entertainment experience.
12 Lincoln Rd.,
North Brookfield, MA 01535, 508-867-6858, 877-622-7555
An apple picking farm that is open year-round with picnic areas for the summer and cross country skiing in the winter. A fresh supply of apples, cider, and Vermont cheddar cheese can be found on hand at the Brookfield country store.
Shrewsbury Street and Fantasia Dr,
Worcester, MA 01604, 508-799-1175
145 Redstone Hill Road,
Sterling, MA 01564, 978-422-6666
Davis' Farmland is a seven generation family farm and is "Home" to the largest sanctuary of endangered livestock in North America. Davis' Farmland features developmentally appropriate play and learning for children ages 1-8. Children can enjoy pony rides, Safari Hayrides, or take part in daily and weekend events. This summer cool off in Adventure Play and Spray, New England's largest Water Spray-Ground. In the fall, visit the orchard and pick apples fresh from the trees! When visiting, adults must be accompanied by a child 12 years or younger. Hours and admission change with each season, please call ahead weather permitting. Davis MEGA MAZE is the world's most complex cornfield adventure maze. This 3-D twister will turn you inside out, stir your senses and blow your mind. Three miles of winding pathways will put your navigational skills to the test. Once inside, you and your friends can explore the interactive fun areas. This maze features a new design and theme each year. It's the most fun you'll ever have getting lost. Please call ahead for opening date, hours, and admission rates, open weather permitting.
Highland Street and Park Avenue,
Worcester, MA 01609
The City of Worcester maintains more than 1,215 acres of parkland, encompassing 53 parks and playgrounds, nine City pools, and five City beaches.
Among the City's treasured park land is Elm Park, one of the nation's oldest public park. Designed by the Frederick Law Olmsted and on the National Register of Historic Places, Elm Park's scenic Iron Bridge is the most photographed spot in Central Massachusetts.
Green Hill Parkway,
Worcester, MA 01605
100 Barber Avenue,
Worcester, MA 01606-2444, 508-853-6015
Sun: 12:00 PM-4:00 PM, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Visit the Higgins Armory Museum and learn how knights got dressed in the morning - you may even get "suited up" yourself! The Museum brings the world of knights to life through a variety of programs including inspiring and educational Field Trips, unique Group Tours, Birthday Parties, Rentals, Outreaches, and OverKnights.
Wander beneath Gothic arches, listen to the sounds of contest and celebration, and stand face to face with over 70 suits of armor - the heroic legacies of another world and time.
Tuesdays, through Dec 31, Senior Days
Through Monday, Jun 20, 2011, Exhibit: Beyond Belief: The Curious Collection of Professor Rufus Excalibur Bell
Through Monday, Nov 30, November Military Discount
Saturday, Nov 21, Living Timeline
Sunday, Nov 22, Arms and Armor Show
116 Mower St,
Worcester, MA 01602
414 Massasoit Avenue,
Worcester, MA 01604, 508-753-6087
Sun: 12:30 PM-4:00 PM, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Broad Meadow Brook is the largest urban nature sanctuary in New England. With over 400 acres, featuring more than five miles of marked trails, we offer programs for people of all ages, a gift shop, book store, nature exhibits, and meeting space. We also serve as a visitor information center for the National Park Service's John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor.
Tuesdays, through Dec 15, Discovering Nature as a Preschooler - Fall 2009 Session 2
Wednesdays, through Dec 21, 2010, Volunteer Day at Broad Meadow Brook
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, through Nov 21, Third Week Wonders Preschool Series: All About Turkeys
Saturday, Dec 12, Wildlife Volunteer Days at Broad Meadow Brook
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Dec 16 - Dec 19, Third Week Wonders Preschool Series: Sparkling Snowflakes
321 Main Street,
Worcester, MA 01608, 508-752-5608, 508-752-0888
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: Closed
Mechanics Hall is recognized worldwide as an acoustical masterpiece. Mechanics Hall hosts world-class performers, international classical orchestras, jazz legends, folk and acoustic heroes and recording artists. Mechanics Hall functions as a rental facility and is available for your cultural, corporate, family, educational, or civic event. Call for a schedule of events, including our free noontime "Brown Bag" concerts, tours, and rental rates.
Saturday, Nov 21, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Barbershop Harmony Concert
Wednesday, Nov 25, Brown Bag Concert featuring Miss Tess & The Bon Ton Parade
Saturday, Nov 28, The Taubl Family Christmas at Mechanics Hall
Wednesday, Dec 2, Brown Bag Concert featuring The Grace Kelly Quintet
Wednesday, Dec 2, New Song's Very Merry Christmas Tour
Purgatory Rd,
Sutton, MA 01590, 508-234-3733
A unique natural landmark, Purgatory Chasm runs for a quarter of a mile between granite walls rising as high as 70 feet. Popular with picnickers and rock-climbers alike, the Chasm is believed to have its origin in the sudden release of dammed-up glacial meltwater near the end of the last Ice Age, approximately 14,000 years ago.
Trails lead to a wide variety of rock formations, with such romantic names as The Corn Crib, The Coffin, The Pulpit, Lovers' Leap and Fat Man's Misery.
Lake Ave. and Hamilton St.,
Worcester, MA 01604, 508-755-6880
10 North Lake Ave.,
Worcester, MA 01605, 508-755-6880
2 Southwick Street,
Mendon, MA 01756, 800-258-9182
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
234 Ball Street,
Northborough, MA 01532, 508-393-6406
Tougas Family Farm has been providing fresh fruit, fresh air, and family fun to New England residents for 25 years. Customers harvest fruits and berries and enjoy a farm experience with autumn wagon rides, a children's playground, and barnyard animals. The Kitchen serves fruit desserts, ice cream, beverages, and light lunch items. Crops include strawberries, blueberries, peaches, raspberries, apples, and pumpkin. Our season runs from early June through early November. Our hours vary with the fruit season.
499 Mountain Road,
Princeton, MA 01541, 978-464-2300
Sun: 8:00 AM-10:00 PM, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9:00 AM-10:00 PM, Sat: 8:00 AM-10:00 PM
Wachusett Mountain offers an expanded base lodge featuring Mountain Suites, new easy-to-ride carpet lifts, a total of 22 trails, and nearly 110 acres of terrain for all abilities. Night skiing daily till 10 pm; 100% snowmaking; Mountainside Ski Shop; demo center; full-service restaurant; cafeteria; plus rental shop and ski/snowboard school. Off-season, Wachusett hosts fun fall festivals and is ideal for corporate and private outings. Ski and stay packages available at the Wachusett Village Inn.
Conveniently located in Princeton, just 20 minutes from Worcester. Take I-190 North to Exit 5, follow Route 140 North to ski area.
33 Canterbury Street,
Worcester, MA 01610, 508-757-7727
The Worcester African Cultural Center is located in a historic building formerly used for manufacturing. The Center is an affiliate of The Worcester Cultural Coalition.
The Worcester African Cultural Center houses a gallery, Gift Shop, and performing arts center. The museum displays artifacts from the entire African Continent. Display items include masks, figurative sculptures, textiles, and contemporary art.
The Worcester African Cultural Center provides a forum for cross-cultural exchange, and is an established resource for information on African art and culture for elementary and secondary schools, as well as colleges and universities, in Worcester, its surrounding communities, and the Northeast region. At present there are few institutions where the general public, students, families, and tourists can engage in activities and events related to African art and culture.
55 Salisbury Street,
Worcester, MA 01609, 508-799-4406
Sun: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM, Mon, Tue: Closed, Wed, Thu, Fri: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
World-renowned for its collections which span more than fifty centuries, the Worcester Art Museum features must-see masterpieces. Experience a diverse world of art and ideas as the history of human creativity comes alive through antiquities, paintings, prints, photographs, sculptures and decorative arts. View paintings by Cassatt, Gauguin, Goya, Monet, Sargent and Whistler; admire floor mosaics from the ancient city of Antioch; see cutting-edge contemporary art; and discover the Museum's many other treasures. Special exhibitions showcase seldom-seen gems, and important works on loan.
Enjoy a delectable lunch in The Museum Café, browse The Museum Shop for unique gifts and check out our latest Classes Brochure for a current list of youth, teen and adult class and workshop offerings plus our Travel Learning program.
The Museum makes available, on a rental basis, the use of our unique architectural spaces and galleries. Wedding receptions, ceremonies, holiday parties, meetings. Visit us online or call 508.799.4406, x3077 or e-mail Special Events for more information.
We look forward to your visit!
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Sep 30, 2010, Wall at WAM: "Actions Speak," THINK AGAIN (David John Attyah and S.A. Bachman)
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Jan 3, 2010, Twelve Zodiacal Animals
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Jan 10, 2010, Bound by Fashion: The Corset in European Art
Sundays, through Nov 22, Sunday Family Art Together Workshops (4-week session)
Tuesdays, through Dec 1, National Novel Writing Month Adult Class
25 Sagamore Road,
Worcester, MA 01605, 508-753-8183
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Fri: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: Closed
The Worcester Center for Crafts is a unique destination providing the largest regional visual arts gallery, a gallery gift store, and studios for contemporary American craft education.
The George and Anna Krikorian Gallery is over 2,200 square feet. It's mission is to exhibit prominent visual artists from around the United States, to educate and enrich the public about the nature crafts and craftmanship, and to encourage the use of hand made objects in daily life.
The Center for Crafts also hosts a number of events each year including the Annual Festival of Crafts over Thanksgiving weekend and the Annual Pottery Invitational Show and Sale every April.
Tuesdays, through Dec 15, Beadmaking II at New Street Glass Studio
Tuesdays, through Dec 15, Glassblowing I at New Street Glass Studio
Tuesdays, through Dec 15, Techniques in Stained Glass at New Street Glass Studio
Wednesdays, through Dec 16, Fusing and Slumping: Jewelry and Beyond at New Street Glass Studio
Wednesdays, through Dec 16, Glassblowing II at New Street Glass Studio
30 Elm Street,
Worcester, MA 01609, 508-753-8278
Sun, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Thu: 10:00 AM-8:30 PM, Fri, Sat: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Learn about the history of Worcester through exhibitions, education programs and special events presented throughout the year. Visit Worcester Historical Museum to see hundreds of objects made in Worcester. Listen to the stories of industrial leaders, inventors, and workers. Discover Worcester's common heritage through hands-on activities. Explore the contributions of ethnic groups and individuals through changing exhibitions and special programs.
Find out what Worcester was like in centuries past in the library's reading room. The library is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 10am-4pm; Thursday, 10am-8:30pm.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Mar 3, 2010, In Their Shirtsleeves
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Jan 2, 2010, Tokens of History: One Man's Treasure
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Dec 3, Worcester Memories: Be A History Detective
Sundays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Dec 20, The Blooming Salisbury's at Salisbury Mansion
Saturday, Nov 28, Family Ties
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Attractions
American Antiquarian Society
185 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609-1634, 508-755-5221, 508-471-2131
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Wed: 10:00 AM-8:00 PM, Thu, Fri: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: Closed
The American Antiquarian Society, founded in 1812, is the third oldest historical society in the United States and the first to be national in its purpose and the scope of its collections. Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, AAS maintains a library of American history and culture in order to collect, preserve, and make available for study the printed and manuscript record of the United States through the year 1876. The library's collection of materials printed in what is now the United States from the establishment of a press in 1639 through 1820 is the best in the world, and its holdings of American printed materials dating from 1821 through 1876 are among the strongest anywhere. Tours are held Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m.
Wednesdays, through Jun 30, 2010, Public Tours of the American Antiquarian Society
Tuesday, Mar 30, Adopt-a-Book at the American Antiquarian Society
ARTSWorcester
660 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610, 508-755-5142
Sun, Mon: Closed, Tue: 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Wed, Thu, Fri: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Sat: 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
ARTSWorcester is a non-profit membership organization providing opportunities and services for visual, literary, and performing artists in Central Massachusetts and beyond. ARTSWorcester offers more than 18 visual art exhibits annually: at the historic Aurora Gallery 660 Main Street, Worcester; at the Hall Gallery at Quinsigamond Community College; as part of the Worcester Windows Program; and at the Greater Worcester Community Foundation. Please call or visit our website for gallery schedule, membership information, and directions.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Dec 1, Art Exhibit at GArtH - Empty Landscapes, Silent Halls - works by Brian Burris at GArtH - Gallery of Art at the Hadley
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Dec 11, Fire and Ice 2009 ARTSWorcester Fall Member Exhibit
Berlin Orchards
310 Sawyerhill Road, Berlin, MA 01503, 978-838-2400
Sun: 10:00 AM-5:30 PM, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: 10:00 AM-5:30 PM
Pick your own apple orchard. Open late August to November. Hay wagon rides, Pony Rides, Face Painting, Pumpkin Painting. Pumpkins, Mums, Squash, Corn Stalks. School and Group Tours.
Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park
287 Oak St., Uxbridge, MA 01569, 508-278-7604
A visitor may get information about the many trails, picnic areas, canoe access, watchable wildlife, interpretive tours, concerts, and other programs offered in the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor.
Bolton Orchards
125 Still River Road, Bolton, MA 01740, 978-779-2733
Home grown in-season fruits and vegetables, fresh cut flowers available year round, fruit baskets, gourmet deli & specialty foods, fresh pressed cider, best apple deal in town, gift shop, homemade fudge, just a little bit of all the good things all wrapped up in one under one roof.
Boston Billiard Club
454 Grove St., Worcester, MA 01605, 508-852-2121
A destination for billiard afficionados and novices alike, Boston Billiard Club is the tip-of-the-line in upscale billiard clubs. Blending traditional elegance with contemporary chic, Boston Billiard Blub offers an unparalleled entertainment experience.
Brookfield Orchards, Inc.
12 Lincoln Rd., North Brookfield, MA 01535, 508-867-6858, 877-622-7555
An apple picking farm that is open year-round with picnic areas for the summer and cross country skiing in the winter. A fresh supply of apples, cider, and Vermont cheddar cheese can be found on hand at the Brookfield country store.
Cristoforo Columbo Park (East Park)
Shrewsbury Street and Fantasia Dr, Worcester, MA 01604, 508-799-1175
Davis Farmland & MEGA MAZE
145 Redstone Hill Road, Sterling, MA 01564, 978-422-6666
Davis' Farmland is a seven generation family farm and is "Home" to the largest sanctuary of endangered livestock in North America. Davis' Farmland features developmentally appropriate play and learning for children ages 1-8. Children can enjoy pony rides, Safari Hayrides, or take part in daily and weekend events. This summer cool off in Adventure Play and Spray, New England's largest Water Spray-Ground. In the fall, visit the orchard and pick apples fresh from the trees! When visiting, adults must be accompanied by a child 12 years or younger. Hours and admission change with each season, please call ahead weather permitting. Davis MEGA MAZE is the world's most complex cornfield adventure maze. This 3-D twister will turn you inside out, stir your senses and blow your mind. Three miles of winding pathways will put your navigational skills to the test. Once inside, you and your friends can explore the interactive fun areas. This maze features a new design and theme each year. It's the most fun you'll ever have getting lost. Please call ahead for opening date, hours, and admission rates, open weather permitting.
Elm Park
Highland Street and Park Avenue, Worcester, MA 01609
The City of Worcester maintains more than 1,215 acres of parkland, encompassing 53 parks and playgrounds, nine City pools, and five City beaches.
Among the City's treasured park land is Elm Park, one of the nation's oldest public park. Designed by the Frederick Law Olmsted and on the National Register of Historic Places, Elm Park's scenic Iron Bridge is the most photographed spot in Central Massachusetts.
Green Hill Park
Green Hill Parkway, Worcester, MA 01605
Higgins Armory Museum
100 Barber Avenue, Worcester, MA 01606-2444, 508-853-6015
Sun: 12:00 PM-4:00 PM, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Visit the Higgins Armory Museum and learn how knights got dressed in the morning - you may even get "suited up" yourself! The Museum brings the world of knights to life through a variety of programs including inspiring and educational Field Trips, unique Group Tours, Birthday Parties, Rentals, Outreaches, and OverKnights.
Wander beneath Gothic arches, listen to the sounds of contest and celebration, and stand face to face with over 70 suits of armor - the heroic legacies of another world and time.
Tuesdays, through Dec 31, Senior Days
Through Monday, Jun 20, 2011, Exhibit: Beyond Belief: The Curious Collection of Professor Rufus Excalibur Bell
Through Monday, Nov 30, November Military Discount
Saturday, Nov 21, Living Timeline
Sunday, Nov 22, Arms and Armor Show
Liberty Farm
116 Mower St, Worcester, MA 01602
Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
414 Massasoit Avenue, Worcester, MA 01604, 508-753-6087
Sun: 12:30 PM-4:00 PM, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Broad Meadow Brook is the largest urban nature sanctuary in New England. With over 400 acres, featuring more than five miles of marked trails, we offer programs for people of all ages, a gift shop, book store, nature exhibits, and meeting space. We also serve as a visitor information center for the National Park Service's John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor.
Tuesdays, through Dec 15, Discovering Nature as a Preschooler - Fall 2009 Session 2
Wednesdays, through Dec 21, 2010, Volunteer Day at Broad Meadow Brook
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, through Nov 21, Third Week Wonders Preschool Series: All About Turkeys
Saturday, Dec 12, Wildlife Volunteer Days at Broad Meadow Brook
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Dec 16 - Dec 19, Third Week Wonders Preschool Series: Sparkling Snowflakes
Mechanics Hall
321 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608, 508-752-5608, 508-752-0888
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: Closed
Mechanics Hall is recognized worldwide as an acoustical masterpiece. Mechanics Hall hosts world-class performers, international classical orchestras, jazz legends, folk and acoustic heroes and recording artists. Mechanics Hall functions as a rental facility and is available for your cultural, corporate, family, educational, or civic event. Call for a schedule of events, including our free noontime "Brown Bag" concerts, tours, and rental rates.
Saturday, Nov 21, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Barbershop Harmony Concert
Wednesday, Nov 25, Brown Bag Concert featuring Miss Tess & The Bon Ton Parade
Saturday, Nov 28, The Taubl Family Christmas at Mechanics Hall
Wednesday, Dec 2, Brown Bag Concert featuring The Grace Kelly Quintet
Wednesday, Dec 2, New Song's Very Merry Christmas Tour
Purgatory Chasm State Reservation
Purgatory Rd, Sutton, MA 01590, 508-234-3733
A unique natural landmark, Purgatory Chasm runs for a quarter of a mile between granite walls rising as high as 70 feet. Popular with picnickers and rock-climbers alike, the Chasm is believed to have its origin in the sudden release of dammed-up glacial meltwater near the end of the last Ice Age, approximately 14,000 years ago.
Trails lead to a wide variety of rock formations, with such romantic names as The Corn Crib, The Coffin, The Pulpit, Lovers' Leap and Fat Man's Misery.
Quinsigamond State Park: Lake Park
Lake Ave. and Hamilton St., Worcester, MA 01604, 508-755-6880
Quinsigamond State Park: Regatta Point
10 North Lake Ave., Worcester, MA 01605, 508-755-6880
Southwick's Zoo
2 Southwick Street, Mendon, MA 01756, 800-258-9182
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Tougas Family Farm
234 Ball Street, Northborough, MA 01532, 508-393-6406
Tougas Family Farm has been providing fresh fruit, fresh air, and family fun to New England residents for 25 years. Customers harvest fruits and berries and enjoy a farm experience with autumn wagon rides, a children's playground, and barnyard animals. The Kitchen serves fruit desserts, ice cream, beverages, and light lunch items. Crops include strawberries, blueberries, peaches, raspberries, apples, and pumpkin. Our season runs from early June through early November. Our hours vary with the fruit season.
Wachusett Mountain Ski Area
499 Mountain Road, Princeton, MA 01541, 978-464-2300
Sun: 8:00 AM-10:00 PM, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9:00 AM-10:00 PM, Sat: 8:00 AM-10:00 PM
Wachusett Mountain offers an expanded base lodge featuring Mountain Suites, new easy-to-ride carpet lifts, a total of 22 trails, and nearly 110 acres of terrain for all abilities. Night skiing daily till 10 pm; 100% snowmaking; Mountainside Ski Shop; demo center; full-service restaurant; cafeteria; plus rental shop and ski/snowboard school. Off-season, Wachusett hosts fun fall festivals and is ideal for corporate and private outings. Ski and stay packages available at the Wachusett Village Inn.
Conveniently located in Princeton, just 20 minutes from Worcester. Take I-190 North to Exit 5, follow Route 140 North to ski area.
Worcester African Cultural Center
33 Canterbury Street, Worcester, MA 01610, 508-757-7727
The Worcester African Cultural Center is located in a historic building formerly used for manufacturing. The Center is an affiliate of The Worcester Cultural Coalition.
The Worcester African Cultural Center houses a gallery, Gift Shop, and performing arts center. The museum displays artifacts from the entire African Continent. Display items include masks, figurative sculptures, textiles, and contemporary art.
The Worcester African Cultural Center provides a forum for cross-cultural exchange, and is an established resource for information on African art and culture for elementary and secondary schools, as well as colleges and universities, in Worcester, its surrounding communities, and the Northeast region. At present there are few institutions where the general public, students, families, and tourists can engage in activities and events related to African art and culture.
Worcester Art Museum
55 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609, 508-799-4406
Sun: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM, Mon, Tue: Closed, Wed, Thu, Fri: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
World-renowned for its collections which span more than fifty centuries, the Worcester Art Museum features must-see masterpieces. Experience a diverse world of art and ideas as the history of human creativity comes alive through antiquities, paintings, prints, photographs, sculptures and decorative arts. View paintings by Cassatt, Gauguin, Goya, Monet, Sargent and Whistler; admire floor mosaics from the ancient city of Antioch; see cutting-edge contemporary art; and discover the Museum's many other treasures. Special exhibitions showcase seldom-seen gems, and important works on loan.
Enjoy a delectable lunch in The Museum Café, browse The Museum Shop for unique gifts and check out our latest Classes Brochure for a current list of youth, teen and adult class and workshop offerings plus our Travel Learning program.
The Museum makes available, on a rental basis, the use of our unique architectural spaces and galleries. Wedding receptions, ceremonies, holiday parties, meetings. Visit us online or call 508.799.4406, x3077 or e-mail Special Events for more information.
We look forward to your visit!
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Sep 30, 2010, Wall at WAM: "Actions Speak," THINK AGAIN (David John Attyah and S.A. Bachman)
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Jan 3, 2010, Twelve Zodiacal Animals
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Jan 10, 2010, Bound by Fashion: The Corset in European Art
Sundays, through Nov 22, Sunday Family Art Together Workshops (4-week session)
Tuesdays, through Dec 1, National Novel Writing Month Adult Class
Worcester Center for Crafts
25 Sagamore Road, Worcester, MA 01605, 508-753-8183
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Fri: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: Closed
The Worcester Center for Crafts is a unique destination providing the largest regional visual arts gallery, a gallery gift store, and studios for contemporary American craft education.
The George and Anna Krikorian Gallery is over 2,200 square feet. It's mission is to exhibit prominent visual artists from around the United States, to educate and enrich the public about the nature crafts and craftmanship, and to encourage the use of hand made objects in daily life.
The Center for Crafts also hosts a number of events each year including the Annual Festival of Crafts over Thanksgiving weekend and the Annual Pottery Invitational Show and Sale every April.
Tuesdays, through Dec 15, Beadmaking II at New Street Glass Studio
Tuesdays, through Dec 15, Glassblowing I at New Street Glass Studio
Tuesdays, through Dec 15, Techniques in Stained Glass at New Street Glass Studio
Wednesdays, through Dec 16, Fusing and Slumping: Jewelry and Beyond at New Street Glass Studio
Wednesdays, through Dec 16, Glassblowing II at New Street Glass Studio
Worcester Historical Museum
30 Elm Street, Worcester, MA 01609, 508-753-8278
Sun, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Thu: 10:00 AM-8:30 PM, Fri, Sat: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Learn about the history of Worcester through exhibitions, education programs and special events presented throughout the year. Visit Worcester Historical Museum to see hundreds of objects made in Worcester. Listen to the stories of industrial leaders, inventors, and workers. Discover Worcester's common heritage through hands-on activities. Explore the contributions of ethnic groups and individuals through changing exhibitions and special programs.
Find out what Worcester was like in centuries past in the library's reading room. The library is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 10am-4pm; Thursday, 10am-8:30pm.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Mar 3, 2010, In Their Shirtsleeves
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Jan 2, 2010, Tokens of History: One Man's Treasure
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Dec 3, Worcester Memories: Be A History Detective
Sundays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Dec 20, The Blooming Salisbury's at Salisbury Mansion
Saturday, Nov 28, Family Ties
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