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Worcester Art Museum

The Worcester Art Museum (WAM) is one of the most under-rated attractions in New England. If it weren't for its proximity to the much better known Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, WAM might get more recognition. WAM is the second largest art museum in New England, covering four floors and every period from ancient Egypt to today. The museum acquired the collection of the defunct Higgins Armory museum, giving it the largest collection of arms and armor in the United States. While WAM does not have the space to display the whole collection, they do put on a series of rotating exhibits featuring pieces from the collection integrated with other related art.

Address: 55 Salisbury St
Hours: Wed & Fri-Sun 10AM-4PM, Thu 10AM-7PM
Price: Adults $22; Students and Seniors $17; Youth under 17, military, veterans, and EBT/ WIC card holders free
Website: worcesterart.org (opens in a new tab)

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Salisbury Mansion
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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Ralph's Chadwick Square Diner
Legendary rock nightclub. Entertainment every night. It is on an unpaved drive behind an old factory building north of downtown. Look for the big neon "Ralph's" sign. There is actually a diner car here. Inside you can get a burger, hot dog, or chili. Emphatically not a craft beer bar. $2 Gansett drafts are the mainstay here. The main bar area is filled with ridiculous decorations, including a coffin.
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