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Town in Massachusetts, United States
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Webster is a small town of about 16,000 (add 2,500 or so more in summer) in the South County region of Central Massachusetts along the Connecticut border. It was founded in 1832 by Samuel Slater, one of the initiators of the United States Industrial Revolution. There are many places to eat and a few nightlife offerings. Lake Chaubunagungamaug offers much to do in the way of water sport and leisure activities.
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Museum focused on textile manufacturing and the life of Samuel Slater, one of the fathers of the Industrial Revolution.
Webster Riverwalk
A small park and footpath along the French River.
Webster Lake
The beautiful spring-fed lake was a critical fishing site the Nipmuc of the area and later supported shoe and textile industry. A 45-letter joke name, Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg, is also frequently used and is the longest place name in the United States (and contains the most uses of the letters "g" and "a" in any English word). Watch the sailboat races every Sunday in summer. Fish, swim or boat from the 17 mile shoreline the famous 1442 acre lake. Fishing is mostly for smallmouth bass, pickerel or perch. The town appropriates money for stocking the lake. The lake has excellent white sandy beaches. Point Breeze, Indian Inn, and Bates Grove are favorite picnic areas. There is a boat ramp at 98 Lakeside Ave.
Has a swim beach and boat docks.
Large concert venue and campground on a lake. Also runs the Indian Princess paddle boat at Pier #1.
Disc golf course
Laser tag and arcade center
On a peninsula in the middle of Webster Lake, with a beautiful view of the water.
Woman-owned waterfront bar and restaurant. Accessible via boat as well as by car.
Woman-owned cafe. Offers breakfast and lunch, and on Thursday and Friday also serves dinner.
Mini-cakes and coffee. Dine-in and take-out.
Serves home kitchen style breakfast-brunches and dinners; also has a bar
Dine-in only bar and restaurant. Est. 2022.
Black woman-owned bar & grill specializing in Haitian fusion soul food. Dine-in as well as takeout and delivery.
Afro fusion cuisine. Black-woman-owned.
Thai restaurant that offers dine-in and pick-up.
East Asian restaurant with both dine-in and pick-up
Asian restaurant with dine-in and pick-up
Menu link: http://places.singleplatform.com/monte-bianco-restaurant/menu. Available for private reservations.
Latin-American-owned. Reservations link: https://tmt.spotapps.co/reservations?spot_id=497389
Contains a full-service bar with beer, liquor, wine, and a draft selection. The venue also has a function hall that can be booked for events.
Bar and event center located in a historic mill building.
Bush Hall
A beer hall named after a hero of the American Revolution.
Bar with dine-in and takeout food options. Open late.
Lakefront rental vacation homes. You can also book boats provided by the facility.
A cozy bookstore with a cafe.
Flower and gift shop
Hand-crafted country western boots, hats, and accessories.
Local jewelry store.
Polish deli and bakery shop
Woman-owned gift store
By public transportation
Webster can be reached from Worcester using the Worcester Regional Transit Authority's Route 42 Bus.
By plane
The nearest commercial airport is Worcester Regional Airport in Worcester, about 25 minutes away from Webster. Add 5-10 minutes if heading somewhere in Dudley.
By public transportation
Parts of Webster and Dudley can be accessed by bus using either the Worcester Regional Transit Authority Route 42 or Webster-Dudley-Southbridge Shuttle.
On foot
Downtown Webster and the neighboring bits of Dudley are walkable, but the two towns cover a fairly large land area and reaching places outside of downtown on foot will require lengthy walks in areas…
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