Things To Do

• Sports

  • Boston is just a 45 min drive east, "The City of Champions," is home to the Red Sox, Bruins, and Celtics, with the Patriots located in Foxborough nearby. 

  • Worcester has the Railers, a minor league hockey team, and the Pirates, an indoor football team

  • Dozens of local colleges have football, basketball, hockey and more, including Boston University, Boston College, UMass Amherst, Harvard, Holy Cross and more. 

  • The AAA Worcester Red Sox are currently building their brand new stadium in the heart of Worcester and will begin playing in 2021

  • The Boston Marathon starts in Hopkinton every Partriot's Day in the spring 

• Dining 

  • Worcester has become well known for its dining scene, with local favorites like The Sole Proprieter, BirchTree Bread Company, Mare E Monti and more

  • Worcester is famous for its numerous traditional diners, highlighted by Miss Worcester whose french toast has been seen on the Food Network 

  • The local craft beer scene is widespread and highlighted by Tree House brewing company whose New England IPAS are critically acclaimed throughout the country.

• Skiing

  • Many residents enjoy skiing throughout the winter months and there is no shortage of options nearby

  • Wachusett Mountain is about a half hour drive from the hospital 

  • Major ski resorts in Vermont and New Hampshire are 2-3 hours away 

• Outdoor Activities  

  • There are numerous state parks in the area and lake Quinsigamond right at the hospital providing ample opportunities for hiking, kayaking, fishing, and more

  • The White Mountains of New Hampshire are a 2 hour drive north providing world class hiking and access to the Appalachian Trail

  • The Beaches of Cape Cod and Rhode Island are readily accessible