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wbjournal.com | March 20, 2017 | Worcester Business Journal 19 Top tourist attractions Ranked by annual attendance in 2016 M E E T I N G S G U I D E & G O L F D I R E C T O R Y F O C U S P R I N C E T O N , M A THIS SUMMER & FALL TAKE YOUR BUSINESS OUTSIDE... ade show space for your event ounds including the out door decks and cus - ORPORATE OUTINGS T your own hospitality area. FESTIVAL HOSPITALITY T he SkyRide will "t op off "any special mountai n—no other location this to offer. Ride our 4-passenger foot summit with spec tacular 360 ee NewEngland! Our e vent staff will recreational program for SKYRIDE For menus and pricing, visit Wachusett.com or contact Melissa Banks WANTMORE? F rom summertime clambakes or lobster dinners to mountainside barbecues, w e'll create a custom menu perfect for any occasion. Also, check out our special "Summer & Fall Outing" menus! CLAMBAKES&MOUNT SIDEBBQ S PLAN YOUR NEXT company outing — FOR MORE INFORMATION — visit www.wachusett.com or contact Melissa Banks at missy@wachusett.com T urn one of our legendary company event. We'll create including festival admission, your own hospitality area. FESTIVAL HOSPITALITY T he SkyRide will "t op off "any special mountai n—no other location this to offer. Ride our 4-passenger foot summit with spec tacular 360 ee NewEngland! Our e vent staff will recreational program for SKYRIDE For menus and pricing, visit Wachusett.com or contact Melissa Banks WANTMORE? F rom summertime clambakes or lobster dinners to mountainside barbecues, w e'll create a custom menu perfect for any occasion. Also, check out our special "Summer & Fall Outing" menus! CLAMBAKES&MOUNT SIDEBBQ S Also Ask Us About: F rom team building exercises to your family-fun annual company party, there's nothing like the crisp air and scenic New England countryside to set the stage for a memorable event! During summer and fall, the expansive Main Lodge offers ext ensiv eexhibit, meeting or tr ade show space for your event and surr ounding gr ounds including the out door decks and cus - tom tented areas are available for large corporate functions. CORPORATE OUTINGS T urn one of our legendary company event. We'll create including festival admission, your own hospitality area. T he SkyRide will "t op off "any special vent mountai n—no other location this to offer. Ride our 4-passenger foot summit with spec tacular 360 degr ee NewEngland! Our e vent staff will also recreational program for your SKYRIDE For menus and pricing, visit Wachusett.com or contact Melissa Banks WANTMORE? F rom summertime clambakes or lobster dinners to mountainside barbecues, w e'll create a custom menu perfect for any occasion. Also, check out our special "Summer & Fall Outing" menus! CLAMBAKES&MOUNT SIDEBBQ S F company party, there's nothing like the crisp air and scenic New England countryside to set the stage for a memorable event! During summer and fall, the expansive Main Lodge offers ext ensiv eexhibit, meeting or tr ade show space for your event and surr ounding gr ounds including the out door decks and cus - CORPORATE OUTINGS T urn one of our legendary company event. We'll create including festival admission, your own hospitality area. FESTIVAL HOSPITALITY T he SkyRide will "t op off "any special vent mountai n—no other location this to offer. Ride our 4-passenger foot summit with spec tacular 360 degr ee NewEngland! Our e vent staff will recreational program for your For menus and pricing, visit Wachusett.com or contact Melissa Banks WANTMORE? F rom summertime clambakes or lobster dinners to mountainside barbecues, w e'll create a custom menu perfect for any occasion. Also, check out our special "Summer & Fall Outing" menus! CLAMBAKES&MOUNT SIDEBBQ S F rom team building exercises company party, there's nothing New England countryside to event! During summer and ext ensiv eexhibit, meeting or tr ade show and surr ounding gr ounds including door tom tented areas are available CORPORATE OUTINGS For menus and pricing, F rom summertime clambakes barbecues, w e'll create a custom Also, check out our special P R I N C E T O N , M A THIS SUMMER & FALL TAKE YOUR BUSINESS OUTSIDE... ade show space for your event ounds including the out door decks and cus - ORPORATE OUTINGS T your own hospitality area. FESTIVAL HOSPITALITY T he SkyRide will "t op off "any special mountai n—no other location this to offer. Ride our 4-passenger foot summit with spec tacular 360 ee NewEngland! Our e vent staff will recreational program for your SKYRIDE For menus and pricing, visit Wachusett.com or contact Melissa Banks WANTMORE? F rom summertime clambakes or lobster dinners to mountainside barbecues, w e'll create a custom menu perfect for any occasion. Also, check out our special "Summer & Fall Outing" menus! CLAMBAKES&MOUNT SIDEBBQ S PLAN YOUR NEXT company outing at — FOR MORE INFORMATION — visit www.wachusett.com or contact Melissa Banks at missy@wachusett.com T urn one of our legendary company event. We'll create including festival admission, your own hospitality area. FESTIVAL HOSPITALITY T he SkyRide will "t op off "any special mountai n—no other location this to offer. Ride our 4-passenger foot summit with spec tacular 360 ee NewEngland! Our e vent staff will recreational program for SKYRIDE For menus and pricing, visit Wachusett.com or contact Melissa Banks WANTMORE? F rom summertime clambakes or lobster dinners to mountainside barbecues, w e'll create a custom menu perfect for any occasion. Also, check out our special "Summer & Fall Outing" menus! CLAMBAKES&MOUNT SIDEBBQ S Also Ask Us About: F rom team building exercises to your family-fun annual company party, there's nothing like the crisp air and scenic New England countryside to set the stage for a memorable event! During summer and fall, the expansive Main Lodge offers ext ensiv eexhibit, meeting or tr ade show space for your event and surr ounding gr ounds including the out door decks and cus - tom tented areas are available for large corporate functions. CORPORATE OUTINGS T urn one of our legendary company event. We'll create including festival admission, your own hospitality area. T he SkyRide will "t op off "any special vent mountai n—no other location this to offer. Ride our 4-passenger foot summit with spec tacular 360 degr ee vie NewEngland! Our e vent staff will also recreational program for your SKYRIDE For menus and pricing, visit Wachusett.com or contact Melissa Banks WANTMORE? F rom summertime clambakes or lobster dinners to mountainside barbecues, w e'll create a custom menu perfect for any occasion. Also, check out our special "Summer & Fall Outing" menus! CLAMBAKES&MOUNT SIDEBBQ S F company party, there's nothing like the crisp air and scenic New England countryside to set the stage for a memorable event! During summer and fall, the expansive Main Lodge offers ext ensiv eexhibit, meeting or tr ade show space for your event and surr ounding gr ounds including the out door decks and cus - CORPORATE OUTINGS T urn one of our legendary company event. We'll create including festival admission, your own hospitality area. FESTIVAL HOSPITALITY T he SkyRide will "t op off "any special vent mountai n—no other location this to offer. Ride our 4-passenger foot summit with spec tacular 360 degr ee NewEngland! Our e vent staff will also recreational program for your For menus and pricing, visit Wachusett.com or contact Melissa Banks WANTMORE? F rom summertime clambakes or lobster dinners to mountainside barbecues, w e'll create a custom menu perfect for any occasion. Also, check out our special "Summer & Fall Outing" menus! CLAMBAKES&MOUNT SIDEBBQ S F rom team building exercises company party, there's nothing New England countryside to event! During summer and ext ensiv eexhibit, meeting or tr ade show and surr ounding gr ounds including door tom tented areas are available CORPORATE OUTINGS For menus and pricing, F rom summertime clambakes barbecues, w e'll create a custom Also, check out our special P R I N C E T O N , M A F rom team building exercises to annual company parties, there's nothing like the crisp mountain air and scenic countryside to set the stage for a memorable event! During summer and fall, our expansive lodge offers exhibit, meeting or trade show space. Plus, the surrounding grounds with outdoor decks and tented areas are ideal for large corporate outings. Festival Fun-ction Packages clambakes & mountside skyride corPorate outings MOUNTAIN FUN, YEAR ROUND Let us host you! From corporate events to your monthly board meetings, team building exercises or your annual company party—we've got you covered all year long! With the mountain as a backdrop, there's nothing like the crisp, clear air and scenic New England countryside to set the stage for a productive meeting or fun event. For more information or a tour call 978-464-3175 or email sales@wachusett.com www.wachusett.com SELECT FROM: Granite Room Ideal for meetings or catered events (up to 400 people). Maple Room Newest meeting space, overlooking the slopes (up to 120 people). Spruce Room Views of the Mountain Pond and warm fireplace (up to 80 people). Ash or Beech Rooms well-appointed Slope Skybox Mountain Suites (up to 15 people). Top tourist attractions Ranked by annual attendance in 2016 Name 2016 attendance No. of employees Description Chief executive Year founded 1 Southwick's Zoo 2 Southwick St., Mendon 01756 800-258-9182 x 210 • www.southwickszoo.com 500,000 180 More than 150 species of wild animals; educational presentations, rides, picnic grounds, food and gift venues; events for large and small groups Peter Justin Brewer president 1963; incorporated in 1965 2 DCU Center 50 Foster St., Worcester 01608 508-755-6800 • dcucenter.com 469,594 140 Arena and convention center Sandra Dunn general manager 1982 3 Wachusett Mountain Ski Area 499 Mountain Road, Princeton 01541 978-464-2300 • www.wachusett.com 300,000 1,000 Ski resort open year-round for festivals, private events, weddings, summer outings and business meetings Jeff Crowley president 1934 4 Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge 01566 800-733-1830 • www.osv.org 251,425 200 200-acre living history museum depicting a 19th-century New England rural farm village James E. Donahue president & CEO 1946 5 Mechanics Hall 321 Main St., Worcester 01608 508-752-5608 • www.mechanicshall.org 250,000 11 Performance and special events venue celebrating 160 years serving Central Massachusetts Robert M. Kennedy executive director 1857 6 The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts 2 Southbridge St., Worcester 01608 877-571-7469 • thehanovertheatre.org 197,714 56 Eight seasons of award-winning Broadway shows, music and more; historic theatre is a catalyst for the economic development of downtown Worcester * Troy Siebels president & CEO 2008 ** 7 EcoTarium 222 Harrington Way, Worcester 01604 508-929-2703 • www.ecotarium.org 167,461 77 Indoor-outdoor museum of science and nature, three floors of interactive exhibits, digital planetarium, science discovery programs, live animal habitats, hikes, outdoor play and more Joseph P. Cox president 1825 8 Tower Hill Botanic Garden 11 French Drive, Boylston 01505 508-869-6111 • www.towerhillbg.org 134,000 52 *** Year-round museum of plants on 132 acres owned and operated by the Worcester County Horticultural Society; special events, cafe and gift shop Grace Elton CEO 1842 9 Worcester Art Museum 55 Salisbury St., Worcester 01609 508-799-4406 • worcesterart.org 123,000 N/A Houses art from more than 50 centuries, including paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, photography, prints, drawings, new media, arms and armor Matthias Waschek The C. Jean and Myles McDonough director of Worcester Art Museum 1896 10 Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field 1 College St., Worcester 01610 hanoverinsurancepark.com; worcesterbravehearts.com 65,401 N/A Home of Worcester Bravehearts and the College of the Holy Cross Crusaders (baseball) N/A 2005 11 Hart Center at the Luth Athletic Complex 1 College St., Worcester 01610 http://www.holycross.edu 57,930 N/A Home of College of the Holy Cross Crusaders (basketball and hockey) N/A 1975 12 Bolton Fair (Fairgrounds at Lancaster) 318 Seven Bridge Road, Lancaster 01523 978-365-7206 • www.boltonfair.org 23,000 N/A **** Agricultural fair on 53 acres in Lancaster; 135th annual events to take place August 11-13 Rose Darden president & fair manager 1874 13 Garden in the Woods (New England Wild Flower Society) 180 Hemenway Road, Framingham 01701 508-877-7630 • www.newenglandwild.org 19,795 25 ***** Native plant botanic garden in 45-acre woodland setting, with stream, pond and wetlands; tours, education programs, events and shop Debbi Edelstein executive director Society 1900; Garden 1931 14 Vaillancourt Folk Art 9 Main St., Suite 1-H, Sutton 01590 508-476-3601 • www.valfa.com 14,500 15 Producer of highly detailed, hand-painted collectible chalkware figurines from antique molds Gary Vaillancourt president Luke M. Vaillancourt director digital marketing 1984 15 Museum of Russian Icons 203 Union St., Clinton 01510 978-598-5000 • www.museumofrussianicons.org 14,184 6 With over 1,000 icons and artifacts, museum has the largest private collection of Russian icons outside Russia Kent Russell CEO & curator 2006 Source: Each attraction via survey. N/A = Not applicable or not available. Note: Fitchburg's Great Wolf Lodge and Sterling's Davis Children's Discovery Farm and Mega Maze do not report attendance. Bolton's Nashoba Valley Winery, Danforth Art of Framingham,Fruitlands Museums of Harvard and Worcester Historical Museum did not respond to the 2017 survey. * The Hanover Theatre's acquisition of 551 Main St. houses new function space, offices, rental space for a restaurant on the ground floor and The Hanover Theatre Conservatory for the Performing Arts on the lower level. ** Opened in March 2008 *** Off season **** Twenty year-round volunteers and as many as 150 volunteers during the fair ***** Total for the New England Wild Flower Society; 12 additional seasonal employees - Compiled by: Stephanie R. Meagher, smeagher@nebusinessmedia.com