Earle Bridge, Worcester (must see)

Dating back to the 1930s, the Earle Bridge was constructed on the grounds of Worcester Polytechnic Institute. It bears the name of Rear Admiral Ralph Earle, the sixth headmaster of the institute. He became admiral serving the US Navy during the World War I. On Commencement Day the students march over the bridge as part of the ceremony.

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Sight Name: Earle Bridge
Sight Location: Worcester, USA (See walking tours in Worcester)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

Walking Tours in Worcester, Massachusetts

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Worcester Introduction Walking Tour

Named after a town in England, Worcester is the second most populous city in New England after Boston. Once commonly referred to as the "Heart of the Commonwealth", due to its location in Central Massachusetts, Worcester is also known as the hometown of the first mass-produced Valentine's Day card. On top of that, the city holds a number of notable attractions, including the Civil... view more

Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.8 Km or 3.6 Miles

Worcester Architectural Jewels

Take a walk through the center of Worcester and enjoy admiring the architectural aspects of the main tourist attractions like the City Hall, Union Station, Tuckerman Hall, Lincoln Memorial Auditorium and other remarkable architectural jewels of this corner of New England.

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.2 Km or 3.2 Miles