Steeped in history, the city of Worcester is focused on tradition and progress at the same time.  Worcester is also the second largest city in New England, and considered to be the "Heart of the Commonwealth".

Only 38 square miles is size, with more than 1200 acres of city parks, the atmosphere is primarily residential.  The traditional value of quality education is the focus of more than 50 public schools, 8 colleges and a state university.

Early American history is prevalent.  John Adams, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln were here.  Theodore Roosevelt, Charles Dickens, Henry David Thoreau and Mark Twain have once been to Worcester. The free public library is one of the oldest in America. The music festival is the nation's oldest.

Although a rural community, Worcester is not behind the times. It's also located within a short drive to Boston, Providence, Hartford and Springfield.  The biotechnology industry is rapidly growing in Worcester, along with financial institutions and the updated manufacturing sector. The new Worcester Medical Center dominates the skyline.

Nearby Lake Quinsigamond provides water recreation activities and lakeside condos.

Worcester County is not only the central section of the state, but also the center of quality Massachusetts living. The county has an abundance of "firsts":  first Farmers Almanac, first Women's Rights Convention, and first public reading of the Declaration of Independence. Famous Worcester county inventions include: shredded wheat, the modern typewriter, the sewing machine, postage stamp, monkey wrench and the pink flamingo lawn ornament! From the excitement of whitewater rafting and city nightlife to the Fruitlands Museum and serene landscape , Worcester County is a remembrance of the past in forward motion.