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Region of Massachusetts, US
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Central Massachusetts, also referred to as Central Mass. is a region in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in the United States. It encompasses part of the Blackstone Valley National Corridor in the southern part of the region.
North County is a region in the northern part of Central Massachusetts.
Worcester Hills is a primarily rural area with scattered villages in Central Massachusetts.
Blackstone Valley is a region of Central Massachusetts extending from Worcester southeast toward Providence, Rhode Island. Wikivoyage extends the area to include some other towns of Greater Worcester.
South County is in Central Massachusetts. It is in the southwest corner of Worcester County and is home to roughly 80,000 people.
By train
There is an Amtrak station in Worcester, although service is infrequent, and there are MBTA Commuter Rail stations in Westborough, Grafton, Worcester, Leominster, and Fitchburg.
By plane
Worcester Regional Airport in Worcester is the only commercial airport in the region.
You will need a car to get around outside Worcester, and even there a car is probably necessary since public transit is poor and attractions are spread out.
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The Boroughs are a collection of three towns (Westborough, Northborough, and Southborough) in the Worcester County region of Central Massachusetts in the United States of America. The area is home to around 45,000 people.
Mill city, home to a state university and a nice art museum.
Former factory town and now affordable bedroom community for Greater Boston.
This small town is a popular stop at the intersection of I-84 and the Massachusetts Turnpike and has a number of dining options and antique shops. Old Sturbridge Village, a living history museum, is located here.
The second largest city in Massachusetts is home to 8 colleges and universities, the Worcester Red Sox, museums, and a variety of cuisine from all over the world.
Gardner is a city of 21,000 people (2019) in Massachusetts. Gardner is known as the "Chair City" and "The Furniture Capital of New England", due to its long history in furniture production.
Large forested region dotted with apple orchards, small farms, and tiny hamlets.
Worcester Hills is a primarily rural area with scattered villages in Central Massachusetts.
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