Labeled as the "Heart of the Commonwealth" due to its central location, Worcester is the second-largest city in New England with an approximate population of 186,000.

Named after Worcester, England, the area was first inhabited by members of the native Nipmuc tribe. During the 1670s, English settlers traveled to the region, then referred to as "Quinsigamond," and began to take up residence and establish trade. In 1722, the city became incorporated, and between 1755-1758, the future U.S. president John Adams studied law and worked as a schoolteacher in Worcester.

During the 1770s, the area served as a hub of American revolutionary activity. The first public reading held in Massachusetts of the Declaration of Independence took place in Worcester on July 14, 1776.

At the turn of the 19th century, the town's economy began manufacturing textiles, clothing, and shoes. Significant industrial development started after the inauguration of the Blackstone Canal in 1828 and the Worcester and Boston Railroad in 1835.

Formally sanctioned as a city on Feb. 29, 1848, Worcester's affluent industries soon attracted immigrants of mainly Scottish, German, Irish, French, and Swedish descent, followed by people of Polish, Lithuanian, Greek, Italian, Turkish, and Armenian descent.

Currently, Worcester's economy consists of biotechnology, health care, and manufacturing sectors. Emerging industries such as electronics, advanced ceramics, and fiber optics, along with the revitalization and development of the downtown area are helping the area's economy flourish. The only place Sigmund Freud ever visited in America, Worcester is home to nine higher education institutions, such as The University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester State University, and Becker College.

Renowned for its culture, which is synonymous with New England culture, Worcester features many traditionally ethnic neighborhoods. Labeled as "Little Italy," the city's Shrewsbury Street boasts many of the area's most popular restaurants and nightlife. Once an old eastern European neighborhood, The Canal District has now been transformed into a vibrant bar, club, and restaurant scene.

Worcester is home to numerous classic lunch car diners, including Corner Lunch, Chadwick Square Diner, Miss Worcester Diner, and Boulevard Diner. A mecca for the arts, the city features Mechanics Hall, built in 1857, and one of America's oldest concert halls, renowned for its acoustics. The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts hosts many Broadway shows and critically acclaimed performers.

Other sites of interest include some of Worcester's famous historic parks, such as Elm Park, built in 1854, and the City Common, founded in 1669. The town's main museum, the Worcester Art Museum, is the second-largest art museum in New England and is home to over 38,000 works of art dating back to antiquity.

Many popular festivals and events take place in the area year-round. Some of these include Rock & Shock Festival, combining metal music with a horror convention, Lowell Folk Festival, a culturally diverse food and music event, and the Worcester County St. Patrick's Parade, one of the biggest St. Patrick's Day celebrations in the state.

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