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Attractions

Worcester has it's fair share of odd roadside attractions, such as the American Sanitary Plumbing Museum. The museum is closed for the summer, and re-opens in September. Visiting hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Higgins Armory Museum, which prides itself on being 'The only Museum in the Western Hemisphere solely dedicated to the collection of arms, armor and art.' Visiting hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. then Sunday from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Sorry, but it's closed Mondays.

The Burnside Fountain, located on the south side of the Worcester Common, is known to locals as 'The Turtle-Boy Love Statue'. The fountain features a boy and a turtle engaged in what many observers believe to be an obscene act. Not many people know what it truly represents, so judge for yourself.

Worcester Union Station, Worcester's pride and joy. This amazing work of art dates back to the glory days of rail roads, tycoons, and Worcester's position as the home to Pullman's Dining Car Company. Abandoned in the 1970's, it was revived to it's original glory in 2000 after a $32 million dollar campaign to save the station. Notice the turn of the century relics as you walk in (such as marble walls and thirty foot ceilings).

Worcester Art Museum. Free for students and plenty of great exhibits!

Worcester has a great zoo with a Polar bear and working, kid-sized diesel train. It is called the Ecotarium and can be found at www.ecotarium.org.