Great Places
July 12, 2010
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A special commission today unveiled the state's 1,000 greatest locations. In Central Massachusetts, the list includes Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston, Old Sturbridge Village, the Mendon Drive-In, and the Asa Waters Mansion in Millbury.
Worcester locations on the list include: The Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre, Bancroft Tower, Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center, the Higgins Armory Museum, Mechanics Hall, the Ecotarium, the Hanover Theatre, Tuckerman Hall, Union Station, the Worcester African Cultural Center, the Worcester Art Museum and the Worcester Historical Museum.
The commission, established in 2009, was charged with identifying and recognizing the 1,000 “most truly special places in the Commonwealth” to celebrate pride in the state's history and culture, increase knowledge of natural surroundings and encourage regional and international tourism.
A special commission today unveiled the state's 1,000 greatest locations. In Central Massachusetts, the list includes Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston, Old Sturbridge Village, the Mendon Drive-In, and the Asa Waters Mansion in Millbury.
Worcester locations on the list include: The Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre, Bancroft Tower, Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center, the Higgins Armory Museum, Mechanics Hall, the Ecotarium, the Hanover Theatre, Tuckerman Hall, Union Station, the Worcester African Cultural Center, the Worcester Art Museum and the Worcester Historical Museum.
The commission, established in 2009, was charged with identifying and recognizing the 1,000 “most truly special places in the Commonwealth” to celebrate pride in the state's history and culture, increase knowledge of natural surroundings and encourage regional and international tourism.
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