There's always something happening in Worcester, a city where culture shines! Music and theater flourish at Mechanics Hall, Performing Arts School of Worcester, and Foothills Theatre. Museums including the Worcester Art Museum, Worcester Historical Museum and Higgins Armory Museum regularly schedule special exhibitions and present a variety of fun and educational programs for all ages. And galleries such as the Worcester Artists Group, Worcester Center for Crafts, and ARTSWorcester feature work by both new and established artists.
For nature lovers, Worcester still offers plenty. The Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary is the largest urban nature sanctuary in New England. With over 400 acres, featuring more than 5 miles of marked trails, they offer programs for people of all ages, a gift shop, book store, nature exhibits, and meeting space. The Tower Hill Botanic Garden is living museum of plants, featuring a 3,000 square-foot Orangerie filled with flowering subtropical plants, citrus and palm trees, and seasonal displays. Distinctive gardens showcase evergreens and fruiting plants, and the garden also features woodland trails, meadows, a gift shop, a library, and a cafe. The city is also home to numerous excellent parks and recreational facilities, so you're never far from a fun day in the sun.
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