Worcester Public Library, Worcester
A member of Urban Libraries Council and of Central Western Massachusetts Automated Resource Sharing, Worcester Public Library was founded in 1889 by Dr. John Green. It is the biggest library in Massachusetts. Its objectives include informing people about the history of Worcester. Renovated in 2001, the library is headed by Penelope Johnson and houses a large collection of U.S. government documents, federal and state codes and regulations. The shop in front of the library building sells well-preserved old books.
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Sight Name: Worcester Public Library
Sight Location: Worcester, USA (See walking tours in Worcester)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Worcester, USA (See walking tours in Worcester)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Worcester, Massachusetts
Create Your Own Walk in Worcester
Creating your own self-guided walk in Worcester is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
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
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.2 Km or 3.2 Miles
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
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.8 Km or 3.6 Miles