I'll batch up my replies into one, sorry for the non-attributions.... Trains, yes, an Amtrak station, but as others have pointed out, the route may not be direct. I would suggest calling Amtrak and trying to find out about direct routes. Other than that, you could go to Boston or Providence, and most likely get transport to Worcester from there (by bus, most likely, and it's only about 1hr. from Boston, or 45 min. from Providence by bus/car)... HEY! I just suggested it. Sellam chose it! :-) And as I understand it, it was a very scientific method he used to choose the spot. :-) I never even dreamed he was thinking of New England until he mentioned Providence, so I just jumped in. I figured Boston would be WAY too expensive, especially if Providence was... Besides "annoyingly distant" is relative -- as your annoyance goes down, mine goes up :-) For eats, Eric's La Pattisserie, Shorah's, The Firehouse Cafe, Aku-Aku (not great, but close to the venue), and Cafe Dolce (EXCELLENT coffee/tea/pastries!) come to mind. For entertainment, try these: EcoTarium, Foothills Theater, Mechanics Hall, and the Worcester Art Museum. For shopping, the Worcester Common Outlets are right next door to the Centrum Center (also a decent fast-food food court) There are many more, but I'm of course biased :-) I will admit however that Providence's Federal Hill area trounces most Worcester restaurants, and you might even get a chance to see the resident criminal^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H mayor Buddy Cianci at one :-) Rich B.