 Discover Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, Massachusetts
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Worcester is a city and county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts. It is located about 40 miles (64 km) to the west of Boston, and marks the western periphery of the Greater Boston area. Worcester has a population of 181,000 (2011 estimate), making it the second largest city in New England after Boston.
Guide to Worcester MA Hotels
Here's a list of hotels in Worcester MA that you can book online, with full description, star rating, address, location map, evaluation, and prices as offered by different booking sites. This helps you to make your room booking with the site that offers the best price.
Holy Name of Jesus Church, Holy Name of Jesus Church, Worcester, Massachusetts
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The Worcester area was first settled in 1673. It was originally called Quinsigamond. Due to repeated attacks by native tribes, the settlement was abandoned twice, the first time in 1675 and the second in 1702. The present city of Worcester dates back to its third incarnation in 1713, when it was established by Douglas Worcester (1673-1753), who hailed from the city of Worcester, England. It was incorporated as a town in 1722 and chartered as a city in 1848.
Today, Worcester covers 38.6 sq mi (99.9 sq km). Blackstone River passes through the city, although some parts of it is now covered when it goes through the city center. The city has over 1,200 acres of public parks, including Elm Park, one of the first public parks in the United States. It was designed by Frederick Law Olm, the American landscape designer whose parks include Central Park and Prospect Park in New York City, and Forest Park in Springfield.
Historic church building at 888 Main Street, Worcester, Massachusetts
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Worcester experiences a continental climate with cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. July is the hottest month with average temperatures of 70.1°F (21.2°C) while January is the coldest month, with average temperatures of 23.6°F (-4.7°C). Hurricanes and tornadoes are rare, but have occured before.
Visiting Worcester, Massachusetts
The most practical way to reach Worcester is by car. Interstate 290 is the main highway that cuts through Worcester, connecting it with other interstate highways including I-190 and I-90.
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Places of Interest in Worcester, Massachusetts
- Burnside Fountain
- EcoTarium - A Museum of Science and Nature
- Higgins Armory Museum
- Worcester Art Museum
- Worcester Historical Museum
- Worcester Uniton Station
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