I recently got an apartment here. I love that EVERYTHING I need is conveniently located (there are 3 supermarkets near me, a Lowes, AC Moore, Barnes & Noble, and Taproots!) and I am close to Wachusett Mountain. In the fall, if I want to go apple picking, I only have to drive one town over. Boston still isn’t too far if I want to go into Chinatown or Government Center, or even the Cape.
Worcester has two malls and even has museums. I am hoping to check out Higgins Armory soon as I here it is a good place to see. And if I want to get my Master’s degree, Worcester has a bunch of colleges to choose from!