Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester

Name: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Address: 100 Institute Rd, Worcester, United States

#50 among attractions in Worcester

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a private research university in Worcester, Massachusetts, that concentrates on instruction in and research into technical arts and applied sciences. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1865 (159 years ago)Coordinates: 42°16'28"N, 71°48'32"W

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100 Institute RdCentral City (Institution Park)Worcester United States

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: DCU Center, Worcester Art Museum, Armsby Abbey, Equestrian statue of Charles Devens.

0.8 miSE
Concerts and shows, Convention center, Sport
DCU Center, Worcester
22 min walk • The DCU Center is an indoor arena and convention center complex in downtown Worcester, Massachusetts. The facility hosts a variety of events, including concerts, sporting events, family shows, conventions, trade-shows and meetings.
~1890 ftE
Encyclopedic collection of art treasures
Worcester Art Museum, Worcester
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Worcester, Massachusetts, the Worcester Art Museum stands as a beacon of culture and history. Established in 1898, this prestigious institution boasts a diverse collection of over 38,000 works of art, spanning 5,000 years of human creativity.
0.6 miSE
Nightlife
Armsby Abbey, Worcester
15 min walk • The Armsby Block is an historic mixed-use residential and commercial building at 144-148 Main Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. Built in 1885 to a design by noted local architect Stephen Earle, it is a well-preserved example of Panel Brick architecture. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
0.5 miSE
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of Charles Devens, Worcester
13 min walk • The equestrian statue of Charles Devens is a public monument in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.
0.9 miSE
City hall, Shopping centre, Neo-renaissance architecture
Worcester City Hall and Common, Worcester
24 min walk • The Worcester City Hall and Common, the civic heart of the city, are a historic city hall and town common at 455 Main Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. The city hall and common were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
0.7 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
Mechanics Hall, Worcester
19 min walk • Mechanics Hall is a concert hall in Worcester, Massachusetts. It was built in 1857 in the Renaissance Revival style and restored in 1977.
0.4 miE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
Tuckerman Hall, Worcester
11 min walk • Tuckerman Hall is a concert hall in Worcester, Massachusetts. It was built in 1902 in the Neoclassical style and restored in 1999. The architect was Josephine Wright Chapman. It is the home of the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra. Other current uses include weddings, receptions and other events.
0.4 miW
Tower, Historical place, Memorial
Bancroft Tower, Worcester
10 min walk • Bancroft Tower is a 56-foot-high natural stone and granite tower, which looks like a miniature feudal castle. It is located in Salisbury Park, in the city of Worcester, Massachusetts.
~1880 ftSE
Museum, Architecture, History museum
Salisbury Mansion, Worcester
10 min walk • The Salisbury Mansion and Store is an historic house museum at 40 Highland Street in Worcester, Massachusetts.
0.4 miSW
Universities and schools
Becker College, Worcester
11 min walk • Becker College was a private college in Worcester and Leicester, Massachusetts. Becker College traced its history from the union of two Massachusetts educational institutions—one founded in 1784 and the other in 1887.
~1380 ftNE
Park
Institute Park, Worcester
7 min walk • Institute Park is a public park in Worcester, Massachusetts. Founded on donated land in 1887, it is located next to the campus of Worcester Polytechnic Institute. The park is 24.6 acres in size.

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Which popular attractions are close to Worcester Polytechnic Institute?

Nearby attractions include Aldus Chapin Higgins House, Worcester (2 min walk), American Antiquarian Society, Worcester (6 min walk), Institute Park, Worcester (7 min walk), Massachusetts Avenue Historic District, Worcester (9 min walk).

How to get to Worcester Polytechnic Institute by public transport?

The nearest stations to Worcester Polytechnic Institute:

Bus

Worcester Bus Station (29 min walk)
WRTA Transportation Hub (29 min walk)

Train

Worcester (30 min walk)