Worcester & The Region

A Premier College Destination

Home to more than 30,000 college students each academic year, the greater Worcester area is an active, vibrant and energetic community. In addition to its diverse student population, the 13 Consortium member institutions attract more than 11,000 full and part-time employees to the region. Downtown Worcester is in the midst of a dynamic revitalization effort as over $1 billion is being invested in new development projects including CitySquare, the Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, and the Blackstone Canal District Initiative. Whether it’s catching the latest concert at the DCU Center, sampling the restaurants on Shrewsbury Street, or watching the Worcester Tornadoes (Can-Am League baseball), Worcester Sharks (American Hockey League), or New England Surge (Continental Indoor Football League) in thrilling sports action, Worcester is the place to be for fun and exciting attractions. For those in search of a premier college town the choice is Worcester—and the time is now!

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Related Sites

  • Worcester: Right Place, Right Time: Business Opportunities, Development Projects, Cultural Events, City Guide and more!
  • Buy Worcester NowBuy Worcester Now: A private/public partnership in which buyers who purchase a home in Worcester will receive discounted services, and in some cases, up to 100 percent financing at below market rates with no down payment.
  • Worcester Love: The video guide to everything there is to love about Central Massachusetts!
  • Worcester Climate Action Plan: Worcester's Climate Action Plan was developed by the Energy Officer and Energy Task Force. The plan was submitted to the City Council for further review, consideration and approval on January 30, 2007.
  • Central Mass. Convention & Visitors BureauCentral Massachusetts Convention & Visitors Bureau
  • Massachusetts Getaway Guide: Use this free, handy guide as a take-along travel companion to make planning your trip to Massachusetts easy.
  • Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce: The Chamber supports existing businesses and promotes economic development in the Worcester region.