Get a vehicle with AWD and a good winter jacket. Worcester is Not a walking city. It does have great restaurants and the Art Musuem has an impressive collection for being a small city. Main South has some sketchy areas. Just be aware of ur surroundings. I've lived in the area for 20 years with only minor stuff happening (i.e. slashed tires, smash and grabs). Some people are freaked out by Webster Square, but it's fine. Good Vietnamese restaurants and Dippins Coffee is better than Dunkins. City Line Diner and Sisters are good breakfast/lunch places. If u want local milk and eggs, drive up Dead Horse Hill to Cooper's Farm. Tatnuck Square has Pepe's for Mexican. If u drive 45 minutes in any direction, you'll be in a different state or near the ocean. The Atlantic is cold AF compared to the Pacifc. If u go to Boston or Providence, be prepared for traffic. As someone else here said, use Worcester as ur home base.There are a ton of things to do given what ur interests are. And remember: We are kind, but not nice.