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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Worcester Art Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© Worcester Art Museum

2. EcoTarium ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

3. Worcester Historical Museum

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
© Worcester Historical Museum

4. The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts

Category: Entertainment Near Me
© The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts

5. Mechanics Hall

6. American Antiquarian Society

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7. Massachusetts Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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8. Green Hill Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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9. Bancroft Tower

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10. Cantor Art Gallery College of the Holy Cross

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© Cantor Art Gallery College of the Holy Cross

11. Tuckerman Hall

12. Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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13. Salisbury Mansion

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples

14. Wormtown Brewery

Category: Nearby Food & Drink

15. Livia's Dish

16. Deadhorse Hill

17. Elm Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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18. DCU Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions

19. O'Connor's

20. 111 Chophouse

Category: Nearby Food & Drink

21. Central Rock Gym Climbing Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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22. Crompton Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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23. The Sole Proprietor

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24. Live Action Escape Rooms

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Worcester is a historic city in Massachusetts where visitors find a diverse selection of things to see and do. Visit the Worcester Art Museum, learn about the local history at the Worcester Historical Museum, stroll through the beautiful Green Hill Park, and enjoy hands-on exhibits at the EcoTarium. End your day with a performance at Mechanics Hall or at the Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts. Worcester is also home to the College of the Holy Cross which features the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery.

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