The Places We’ll Go: Downtown Dash

A citywide scavenger hunt through the heart of Worcester!

✅ Thank You for Scanning

Congratulations! You’ve just discovered one of the QR codes from The Places We’ll Go: Downtown Dash — a fun, interactive adventure hosted by Bay State Bank that invites you to explore Downtown Worcester like never before.

How to Play

There are 5 parts to completing the Downtown Dash challenge, which starts with finding the decals. There are 26 sidewalk decals around Downtown Worcester, each featuring a unique QR code.

1–4: Photo Checkpoints
Visit the following locations and capture a photo of yourself (or have someone take it for you) at each one.
Be sure to save these photos — you’ll need to upload them when you find the Golden QR Code and complete your entry.

1. Union Station
   A photo taken in front of or inside Union Station.
2. “You Belong Here” Art Installation
   (Salem Street side of the Worcester Public Library)
   A photo with the “You Belong Here” mural in the background.
3. Bay State Bank (Franklin St)
   A photo with the Bay State Bank building in the background.
4. Downtown Rooftop View
   A photo with the city skyline from a downtown rooftop or garage
   (e.g., Mercantile Center, Federal Plaza Garage, or Major Taylor Blvd Garage).

Accepted file types for all photos: jpg, jpeg, png, gif

5. Find the Golden QR Code
   Keep scanning the QR decals throughout Downtown Worcester until you discover the Golden QR Code.
   Once found, you’ll be directed to complete a form and upload your 4 photos to officially enter the grand prize drawing:
   A travel package for two, including airfare and a hotel gift card!

Explore. Discover. Snap. Win.

Let’s walk Worcester — together.