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Outdoor-Mapper2817 t1_j4tecnk wrote

If you’re into climbing (or up for trying it!) then there’s a really great community at CRG Worcester where you can meet people! GWLT hosts meet ups for hikes if you’re into the outdoors. Redemption Rock Brewing often have things like trivia nights and comedy shows which can be a great space to meet new people too (and if you’re over 21 they have good beer!) Ralph’s rock diner can be fun too if you’re into more of the bar/dancing scene. They recently had a 90’s karaoke night.

In terms of public transit, the WRTA is free to ride, and depending on where you’re based can be fairly consistent, especially along the main arteries, but it’s definitely worth using the live tracker on their website rather than trying on Google maps or their published timetable. If you’re wanting to get further afield, there’s a reliable train into and out of Boston, and busses to nyc too. For anything like exploring NH/ME etc or even getting away from the city for an afternoon, you’ll probably need a car (or make friends with someone who has one!).

Feel free to dm me if you have any other questions!

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Working-Efficiency44 OP t1_j4tlk99 wrote

Woah you can go to NYC from there?! The southern guy in me is shook ngl 😂😂

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CatumEntanglement t1_j4ty8dq wrote

It's about a 3.5-4hr drive via car or bus or about a 4 hr amtrak train ride.

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Spacemage t1_j4tptxo wrote

You'd have to take the Grey hound to get to NYC but not a bad choice. I used to take them from Central ny to Worcester, added a couple hours to the commute but 0 driving and the ability to sleep. Certainly worthwhile adventure.

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Aeschere06 t1_j4tr56o wrote

You can also get there by train. Union Station > Back Bay via commuter rail, and then Amtrak Acela to Washington Union Station. Not sure how much that would cost, but it's doable.

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SuperSpartacus t1_j4usfng wrote

You’re way better off taking a bus than commuting back to Boston then down to NYC

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Aeschere06 t1_j4uw1t4 wrote

Maybe, depends on the person, but it’s just not what you’d “have” to do as if there’s no other options

And I will say, the time isn’t that different if you take the Acela. Plus, trains are fun

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k-squeez t1_j4txo2t wrote

OurBus is way better than greyhound and it's direct! More limited schedule though.

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jeepjockey52 t1_j4ului6 wrote

It’s a 2 hour drive to New Haven and an hour on the express train right into grand central station.

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Working-Efficiency44 OP t1_j4uupq9 wrote

How is driving up there? I heard that there’s an intersection there that is god awful

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Virtual_Announcer t1_j4z0xcc wrote

Kelley Square got a makeover a few years ago. It's now just normal terrible and not a dice roll on your life.

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New-Vegetable-1274 t1_j52hu8t wrote

HA!!!! Kelly square once and may still have the distinction of being on the list of top 10 worst intersections in America. It was an adventure for sure, total chaos and just about everyone who drove through it were Massachusetts drivers to add to the demolition derby experience. I always told the uninitiated to close their eyes, take a deep breath and floor it. Saw a pedestrian once who was really drunk walk through the middle of the intersection. Wish I could have filmed it , this guy was like a stunt man, he came so close to getting killed but just kept going and flipping people off.

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