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Worcester is the hidden gem of Massachusetts’ entertainment scene. Hollywood has carved a niche in Worcester with stars like Ryan Reynolds, George Clooney and Jennifer Lawrence shooting films in the city. , where 51С�Ƴ� hosts commencement, has welcomed household names from Madonna and Snoop Dogg to Ariana Grande and Zach Bryan. Worcester hosts a rich music, theatre and comedy scene in the city continues at world-class venues like historic , the and

Hall of Famer baseball players Dennis Eckersley, Wade Boggs and David Ortiz have attended games at , which annually ranks near the top in attendance among minor league baseball stadiums. 

Most of these options are less than three miles from campus.

Not far from campus, visit the , home to everything from a painting credited to a young Leonardo da Vinci to Asian sculptures crafted out of jade. complement a walk along Main Street downtown, depicting the city’s rich history, including hosting the first National Women's Rights Convention and a museum honoring Worcester’s own Major Taylor, the first African-American to win a cycling world championship.  

Spring outdoors to green spaces that transport you to an environment that feels miles away from a bustling city. The , , , , and are just a few of the options close to campus.

The city is also home to dozens of festivals throughout the year overflowing with food, boutiques and performances.

The options are endless regardless if you’re a few steps or several miles from campus. The Canal District’s features a smorgasbord of food options from around the world. , or “Restaurant Row” as it’s known within the city, has more than 40 dining options, offering everything from a casual slice of pizza to a fancy sit-down dinner.

Diners pop up across the city in the famous Worcester Lunch Car Company diner cars. Step back into the past at the Boulevard, the Kenmore or Miss Worcester. Join the ongoing debate of which deli boasts the best meatball sub. Vincent’s? Belsitos? Somewhere else? 

Endless options exist for dessert, including Queen’s Cups in the Canal District, The Bean Counter in several locations or Jennifer Lee’s Bakery, featuring sweets free of the top nine allergens.

Not far from the Worcester Public Market, which is home to several local artists, Crompton Place is home to , one of the top boutiques in the country . also calls the former mill building home as one of the region’s best vintage shop. Instagram-worthy locally-owned bookshops are across the city from to and

is one of the best music spots sandwiched between Mechanics Hall and the DCU Center. Fans of gaming, comics and everything in between will find what they’re looking for at , an icon in Worcester for more than 40 years. 

Avoid the traffic and congestion driving to the airport in Boston or Providence and fly out of . The airport offers connecting flights out of hubs in New York City and provides free parking for 24 hours and $7 a day.

The out of offers endless possibilities into Boston including Fenway Park, North Station, connections to Logan Airport and more.

Free shuttles are available to take students around Worcester every weekend, sponsored by the Student Government Association.