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Worcester is about 40 miles (64 km) west of Boston, 50 miles (80 km) east of Springfield, and 40 miles (64 km) north-northwest of Providence. Because it is near the geographic center of Massachusetts, Worcester is known as the "Heart of the Commonwealth"; a heart is the official symbol of the city.
5 days ago · A major commercial and industrial centre and the state’s second largest city, it is the hub of an urbanized area composed of a number of towns (townships), including Holden, Shrewsbury, Boylston, Millbury, Auburn, and Leicester.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Explore Worcester, New England's Second Largest City. Located in the heart of Massachusetts, Worcester combines the historic charm of a small, New England town with the conveniences and attractions of a thriving metropolis.
With a population of more than 200,000 and more than 35,000 college students, Worcester is the second largest city in New England. Centrally located, the City is under an hour from Boston, Providence and Hartford. Learn more about the "Heart of the Commonwealth." Quick Facts.
15 hours ago · Welcome to the official governmental website for the City of Worcester, MA. Here you will find all city administration, services and information related to Worcester.
Explore fine arts, history, and take in a show in Worcester, a medium sized city in Central Massachusetts about an hour's drive west of Boston. Worcester's seven hills and their valleys contain top notch museums, nine colleges and universities, beautiful parks, and food from all over the globe.
6 days ago · Worcester, county, central Massachusetts, U.S., bordered on the north by New Hampshire and on the south by Rhode Island and Connecticut. It is an upland region, the principal streams being the Nashua, Blackstone, Quinebaug, and French rivers. The county also contains Quabbin, Wachusett, and Sudbury.
