DCU CENTER (
www.dcucenter.com)
A state-of-the-art Arena & Convention facility located in the "Heart of Massachusetts".
For 25-years, the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts has been recognized as the gathering
place for people to experience the finest in entertainment, sporting events and public functions.
DCU Center opened its doors in September 1982 with the legendary Frank Sinatra Inaugural Concert.
Tower Hill Botanic Garden (
www.towerhillbg.org)
A work still in progress Tower Hill Botanic Garden is absolutely fascinating. More than 1000 species
of trees and shrubs are represented, under-planted with thousands of spring bulbs and summer-blooming perennials.
Fall brings dramatic colors of changing leaves, while the winter season allows the visitor to see exquisite
examples of bark, berries, and woody textures.
Hebert Candy Mansion (
www.hebertcandies.com)
Hebert Confections are New England's finest hand crafted confections, with the highest quality ingredients in
small batches. They are an icon and take a lot of pride on the quality of the product. Make sure to stop for
an ice cream Sunday buffet.
Ecotarium (
www.ecotarium.org)
Set in an urban oasis of woodlands and wetlands, EcoTarium is a unique indoor-outdoor museum that allows adults
and children to discover firsthand the wonders of the natural world. Three floors of interactive environmental
science exhibits, wildlife habitats, extensive grounds, and planetarium explore the earth, sea and sky.
Higgins Armory Museum (
www.higgins.org)
Visit the Higgins Armory Museum and learn how knights got dressed in the morning - you may even get "suited up" yourself!
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.
Mechanics Hall (
www.mechanicshall.org)
Mechanics Hall is recognized as the nation's finest pre-civil War concert Hall. A National Historic Landmark,
this circa 1857 exhibition hall offers excellent acoustics and a superb Hook pipe organ. It hosts world-class
performers and free noontime "Brown Bag" concerts.
Wachusetts Mountain (
wawa.wachusett.com)
With two new trails and a new triple chair, Wachusett Mountain continues to be one of the premier ski resorts in
southern New England. A total of 20 trails, 111 acres of terrain and 1,000 foot vertical drop help make Wachusett
the closest thing to "real" mountain skiing in Worcester.