The second city of the New England region, Worcester is home to 180,000 residents and enjoys a strong tourist trade as a popular visitor attraction. Just a short drive outside Boston, Worcester also offers visitors easy access to the capital's attractions and amenities, in addition to the attractions within the Worcester city region.
The Worcester Art Museum houses collections from some of the world's most celebrated artists, including Gauguin, Matisse, Jackson Pollock and Renoir. Located on Salisbury Street, the museum is easily accessible for visitors to the city, and a popular attraction with year round admissions.
The renowned Worcester Music Festival draws performers and patrons from across the New England states and internationally by the thousand, as the oldest recorded music festival in America. There are also a number of other smaller performing arts festivals ranging from the Mass Jazz Festival to the Asian Festival held throughout the year, mainly around the downtown area.
