Conveniently located in the heart of Massachusetts, the Worcester region is rich with history, natural beauty and culture. As the second largest city in Massachusetts, Worcester offers everything you would expect a city to offer; fine dining, museums, art galleries, and performing arts theatres. While having the big city feel, in just a few short minutes you can be enjoying the natural beauty of the Blackstone Valley, hiking the Purgatory Chasm, or admiring the beauty of the Ecotarium.

Worcester boasts a world class convention center with the state of the art performance arena. The DCU Center, located in downtown Worcester, is home of the Worcester Sharks, and is the venue for many concerts, conventions, trade shows, and sporting events.

Worcester is the home of many nationally and internationally recognized colleges and universities; WPI (Worcester Polytechnic Institute), Univ. of Massachusetts Medical Center, Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, Clark University, College of the Holy Cross, Fitchburg State College, Anna Maria College, Becker College, Assumption College, Mt. Wachusett Community College, Quinsigamond Community College and Worcester State College

When visiting this emerging region, stay in comfort at the Comfort Inn Worcester/Auburn.  The Comfort Inn provides easy access to all there is to see and do in the region.  After spending a day at Olde Sturbridge Village, kayaking the Blackstone River, hiking the Johnny Appleseed Trail, or visting museums in Dowtown Worcester, relax in comfort in one of our queen rooms with a Jacuzzi tub!