Location: Worcester
Top Things to do in Worcester
What to do and see in Worcester, Massachusetts (MA): The Best Shopping
Worcester (/ˈwʊstər/ WUUS-tər, locally [ˈwʊstə] ( listen)) is a city and the county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. Named after Worcester, England, as of the 2010 Census the city's population was 181,045, making it the second most populous city in New England after Boston. Worcester is located approximately 40 miles (64 km) west of Boston, 50 miles (80 km) east of Springfield and 40 miles (64 km) north of Providence. Due to its location in Central Massachusetts, Worcester is known as the "Heart of the Commonwealth", thus, a heart is the official symbol of the city. However, the heart symbol may also have its provenance in lore that the mass-produced Valentine's Day card was invented in the city.
Restaurants in Worcester
1. Seed To Stem
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By vermeer_12
Love Seed to Stem! Everything from shells to incense to carapaces to antlers to ferns, cacti and crystals. It’s a wonderland of oddities and the beautiful..,
2. Crompton Collective
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By tjh202 - Newington, United States
Great little shops to stroll thru: a framers market and then a bakery/snadwich type place and we went on a Saturday AM and they had a duo performing as well. What's not to like
3. Annies Book Stop of Worcester
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Annie's Book Stop of Worcester is the only general-reading independent book store in Worcester. We offer many genres of books, new and used, all at discounted prices. We also have gift items, audios, greeting cards and gift certificates. We also offer two to seven special events each week, from children's crafts to book signings to discussion groups. Our event guests are artists, authors & Celebs.
4. Worcester Center for Crafts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Some call it art; some call it craft; we call it essential! The Center contains studios where craft classes in ceramics, metals, enameling, jewelry are held; the Krikorian Gallery that hosts rotating exhibits; and the Gallery Store featuring work by over 200 American artists and craftspersons. The Center's Glass Studio featuring classes and demos in glass blowing, fusing, stained glass and flameworking is located at 35B New Street in Worcester. See our website for directions Annual Holiday Festival of Crafts is held Friday, Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving. Call for hours and special admission fee. Annual Pottery Invitational held in the spring. Call for dates.
Reviewed By michelle_may_16 - Paxton, United States
Worcester Center for Crafts has top notch crafts programming in clay, metals and glass, a fantastic artist in residence program and one of the best art galleries in the city. The gallery store is a must for unique and meaningful gifts.
5. Cantor Art Gallery at Holy Cross
6. The Sprinkler Factory
7. ARTSWorcester's Aurora Gallery
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 1 reviews
8. Greendale Mall
9. CC Lowell
C.C. Lowell is Americas oldest art supply store! Established in 1852 and always in Worcester, MA. We are a full service art supply store. There is a wide selection of kids creative items as well as gifts for everyone. Complete custom picture framing too! Voted best in Worcester for 2017 and Best in Central Mass for 2017! Art classes for kids, teens and adults as well as art birthday parties!
10. Dabcrate
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