Nearby
Parking
We recommend people park at the Federal Plaza Garage 570 Main Street, Worcester, MA This garage is located adjacent to both venues. Parking at the Federal Plaza Garage is available for an affordable rate.There are some parking lots in the area, but many of them will tow.
Limited metered street parking is available in the area. The city does ticket, so if you choose to park on the stree, be sure to feed the meter.
From Afar
Weather
The weather in New England in February is typically cold and snowy. Make sure to bring warm clothes and if you rent a car, get something will all wheel drive, just in case.Airports
There are a number of airports located convenient to Worcester.Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Boston Logan is the primary airport serving New England and the airport we recommend our out of town guests utilize. Logan is about an hours drive from the hotel, but commuter rail services are available between Boston and Worcester
The four passenger terminals, A, B, C and E, are self-contained, each with their own ticketing, baggage claim, ground transportation service, free WiFi, and food and retail options. The terminals are connected to the central parking garage by a walkway system, and to public transportation with a free shuttle bus system. The Silver Line to South Station in downtown Boston is free as well (use this to access the commuter rail train). In all, there are 94 gates with contact jet bridges and nine regional jet gates at the airport, and more than 40 airlines fly nonstop to more than 100 domestic and international destinations.
Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)
This is a great airport, but has limited flight options. If there is a flight at a convenient time for you, this is a great option. It is right in the city of Worcester and a short drive to the hotel.
Worcester Regional Airport connects Central Massachusetts the world. The airport offers 5 daily round trip service through JetBlue, American Airlines, and Delta
Green Airport (PVD))
Green Airport is located just outside of Providence, RI. It is about a one hour drive from Worcester. Green is a less busy airport, but still offers many flights a day.
Rail services are available during the week, but would require a route from Providence to Boston and then to Worcester, this is not recommended
Bradley International Airport (BDL)
Bradley International Airport is located just outside of Hartford, CT and is about one hour south of Worcester by car.
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT)
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is located in Manchester, NH and is about one hour north of Worcester by car.
Accommodations
Due to COVID, we are not expecting many out of town guests, so we did not reserve a block of rooms. We recommend the Hilton Garden Inn Worcester,
right up the street from our venue.
Attractions
Worcester Art Museum
The Worcester Art Museum creates transformative programs and exhibitions, drawing on its exceptional collection of art. Dating from 3,000 BC to the present, these works provide the foundation for a focus on audience engagement, connecting visitors of all ages and abilities with inspiring art and demonstrating its enduring relevance to daily life. Creative initiatives— including pioneering collaborative programs with local schools, fresh approaches to exhibition design and in-gallery teaching, and a long history of studio class instruction—offer opportunities for diverse audiences to experience art and learn both from and with artists.
Since its founding in 1896, the Worcester Art Museum has assembled a collection of 38,000 objects: from the ancient Near East and Asia, to European and American paintings and sculptures, and continuing with works by contemporary artists from around the world. WAM has a history of making large scale acquisitions, such as its Medieval Chapter House, the Worcester Hunt Mosaic, its 15th-century Spanish ceiling, and the Flemish Last Judgment tapestry. In 2013, the Museum acquired the John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection, comprising two thousand arms and armor objects. It continues to commission and present new works, such as 2017’s installation of the interactive Reusable Universes and Organic Concept works by Shi Chieh Huang.
Wachusett Mountain
Wachusett Mountain is a small ski area licated about 20 minutes north of Worcester. Wachusett features 1000 feet of vertical drop with 29 trails groomed twice daily. There are 8 lifts serving the mountain which can accomodate 9,200 skiers per hour.
Hanover Theatre
We would recommend seeing a show at the Hanover theatre, but it's booked for a wedding this weekend.
Wormtown Brewery (Sarah works here)
At Wormtown Brewery, they are committed to brewing world-class beers using locally sourced ingredients regardless of cost. Their motto “A Piece of Mass in Every Glass” means their beers are crafted with the freshest ingredients for the freshest beer. This dedication to quality over quantity has earned them over 180 awards worldwide for a vast collection of recipes; but if it’s a premier IPA you are looking for, they know how to make you Be Hoppy®!
Central Rock Gym
Central Rock Gym is the largest indoor rock climbing gym in Central MA with 20,000 sq. ft. of climbing terrain, yoga classes, fitness classes, and exercise equipment. Their mission is to provide their members and guests with access to world class indoor rock climbing and fitness facilities.