Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Celebrate the origins and evolution of basketball at this three-level museum filled with interactive exhibits, historic memorabilia, and immersive displays about the game’s legends. Visitors can test their skills on the court, walk beneath towering banners, and explore the architectural dome that has become a modern Springfield icon.
Phone: (877) 446-6752
Springfield Museums Quadrangle
This downtown campus unites five museums around a landscaped quad, offering art, science, and history in a compact, walkable setting. Visitors can wander between grand galleries, hands-on exhibits, and historic collections while taking in the stately facades and civic architecture that anchor the cultural heart of Springfield.
Phone: (413) 263-6800
The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum
Step into colorful, storybook-inspired rooms that bring Dr. Seuss characters to life in the city where Theodor Geisel was born. Interactive displays, reading nooks, and whimsical installations make this museum a playful stop for families exploring Springfield’s cultural district.
Phone: (413) 263-6800
Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden
This outdoor sculpture garden showcases bronze renditions of Dr. Seuss and his beloved characters nestled among landscaped paths. It’s an inviting place to stroll, take photos, and enjoy public art that blends literary history with a thoughtfully designed civic green.
Phone: (413) 263-6800
Forest Park
One of the largest urban parks in the Northeast, Forest Park features winding drives, ponds, gardens, and historic stonework that make it a scenic escape within the city. Visitors can picnic under mature trees, walk along carriage-style paths, and explore seasonal events that animate this classic Olmsted-influenced landscape.
Phone: (413) 787-6461
The Zoo in Forest Park & Education Center
Located inside Forest Park, this seasonal zoo introduces guests to more than 200 animals along shady walking paths and rustic enclosures. Educational programs, feeding sessions, and up-close encounters make it a family-friendly stop amid the park’s historic landscape.
Phone: (413) 733-2251
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
This National Park Service site preserves the nation’s first federal armory, with brick arsenal buildings overlooking a sweeping parade ground. Exhibits and guided tours spotlight American industrial innovation, military history, and the preserved shop floors where precision manufacturing helped shape modern Springfield.
Phone: (413) 734-8551
MassMutual Center
In downtown Springfield, the MassMutual Center hosts concerts, sporting events, conventions, and trade shows inside a modernized arena and exhibition hall. Visitors experience big-ticket entertainment and regional expos just steps from historic streets and revitalized storefronts.
Phone: (413) 787-6610
MGM Springfield
MGM Springfield blends restored historic facades with a contemporary casino resort, creating an entertainment district of gaming floors, restaurants, and a boutique hotel. Guests can explore the walkable campus, catch live performances, and see how older buildings have been adapted into a modern urban destination.
Phone: (844) 247-0370
Springfield Symphony Hall
This elegant 1913 concert hall, with its grand proscenium arch and classical detailing, is home to the Springfield Symphony Orchestra and touring performances. Visitors enjoy orchestral concerts, lectures, and community events in a space known for its acoustics and Beaux-Arts architecture.
Phone: (413) 733-2291
Connecticut River Walk and Bikeway
Following the banks of the Connecticut River, this paved path offers skyline views of Springfield and access to bridges, overlooks, and park spaces. It’s a relaxing way to bike or stroll along the water’s edge while watching trains, river traffic, and sunsets over Hampden County’s urban core.
Phone: Not listed
Mount Tom State Reservation
Mount Tom’s dramatic ridgeline rises above Holyoke with miles of rocky trails, former hotel ruins, and sweeping vistas of the Connecticut River Valley. Hikers and leaf-peepers come for steep climbs, birdwatching, and a chance to see the industrial cities of Hampden County from above.
Phone: (413) 586-0350
Holyoke Heritage State Park
Holyoke Heritage State Park sits along the city’s iconic power canals, with brick mill views, a restored merry-go-round, and family attractions clustered around a central green. Visitors can walk canal-side promenades and see how 19th-century hydro-powered industry shaped the “Paper City.”
Phone: (413) 534-1723
Children’s Museum at Holyoke
Next to the canals in downtown Holyoke, this hands-on museum invites children to climb, experiment, and explore themed play spaces. Exhibits emphasize creativity and science in a reworked industrial building that shows how older brick structures can be adapted for playful new uses.
Phone: (413) 536-7048
International Volleyball Hall of Fame
At Holyoke Heritage State Park, the International Volleyball Hall of Fame honors the sport invented in this mill city. Fans can see historic uniforms, Olympic memorabilia, and multimedia exhibits tracing how a gymnasium pastime grew into a global game.
Phone: (413) 536-0926
Wistariahurst Museum
This 19th-century mansion in Holyoke features ornate interiors, terraced gardens, and a carriage house that tell the story of the Skinner family and the city’s industrial rise. Tours and cultural programs give visitors a close look at decorative details, period furnishings, and restored architectural elements.
Phone: (413) 322-5660
Ashley Reservoir
Popular with walkers and runners, Ashley Reservoir encircles a chain of ponds on a tree-lined gravel road that’s closed to cars. The tranquil water views, forested edges, and old utility structures make it a peaceful place to appreciate Holyoke’s historic waterworks and natural scenery.
Phone: Not listed
Six Flags New England
On the banks of the Connecticut River in Agawam, Six Flags New England offers towering coasters, a large water park, and seasonal events like Fright Fest. The park’s rides and midway games sit just beyond older neighborhoods and river levees, creating a high-energy contrast to the surrounding mill towns.
Phone: (413) 786-9300
Eastern States Exposition & The Big E Fairgrounds
These historic fairgrounds in West Springfield host The Big E, one of the largest agricultural fairs in North America, along with year-round shows and events. Visitors can walk the Avenue of States, tour exhibition halls, and see how century-old barns and pavilions accommodate modern festivals.
Phone: (413) 737-2443
Robinson State Park
Stretching along the Westfield River in Agawam and Feeding Hills, Robinson State Park features wooded trails, old roads, and river access points popular for fishing and paddling. Visitors enjoy shaded paths and glimpses of former dam and bridge structures that hint at the corridor’s industrial past.
Phone: (413) 786-2877
Mittineague Park
Mittineague Park in West Springfield offers open fields, wooded hillsides, and views toward the Westfield River, crisscrossed by hiking and cross-country ski trails. Families and dog walkers enjoy the mix of meadows and forest edges just a short drive from commercial corridors.
Phone: (413) 781-3020
Captain Charles Leonard House
This 1805 Federal-style tavern in Agawam serves as a historic house museum and event venue, with a symmetrical facade, central doorway, and period interior details. Visitors can attend public programs or open houses to see how early roadside inns were built along the old Boston Post Road.
Phone: (413) 786-9421
School Street Park
School Street Park in Agawam features open lawns, ballfields, a splash pad, and playgrounds arranged around walking loops. It’s a local gathering place for sports, festivals, and evening strolls, framed by residential streets and views toward the Connecticut River dike.
Phone: (413) 821-0513
Stanley Park of Westfield
Stanley Park combines formal gardens, duck ponds, woodland trails, and athletic fields on a privately operated but publicly accessible estate. Visitors can stroll through rose gardens, admire commemorative sculptures, and explore wooded ravines that feel worlds away from nearby campuses and neighborhoods.
Phone: (413) 568-9312
Amelia Park Ice Arena & Garden
Built as a community gift, Amelia Park Ice Arena offers year-round public skating and hockey in a bright, modern rink, paired with landscaped memorial gardens outside. Families can skate inside, then step outdoors to enjoy fountains, plantings, and seasonal light displays.
Phone: (413) 568-2503
Westfield River Esplanade
In downtown Westfield, the river esplanade offers benches, lawns, and pathways along the Westfield River, connecting to bridges and nearby shops. It’s a pleasant place to watch the water, launch a kayak at nearby access points, or take a break while exploring the city center.
Phone: Not listed
Grandmothers’ Garden
Tucked beside Westfield’s Stanley Park, Grandmothers’ Garden is a volunteer-tended floral garden filled with perennial beds, arbors, and brick paths. Visitors wander through themed plantings and heritage varieties that recall early 20th-century garden designs.
Phone: (413) 572-6200
Chicopee Memorial State Park
Centered around a former reservoir, Chicopee Memorial State Park offers a guarded swimming beach, open picnic areas, and wooded trails around the water. Locals head here in summer to cool off, launch kayaks, and enjoy the contrast between the forested basin and nearby highway interchanges.
Phone: (413) 594-9416
Polish Center of Discovery and Learning
This cultural center in Chicopee preserves Polish-American history through artifacts, photographs, and recreated room settings. Visitors can explore exhibits that illuminate immigrant neighborhoods, religious traditions, and the community’s role in building the region’s mills and churches.
Phone: (413) 592-0001
Szot Park
Szot Park is Chicopee’s signature urban park, with monuments, sports fields, and a pond framed by mature trees. It hosts community events, picnics, and seasonal celebrations, giving visitors a classic small-city park experience just minutes from dense residential streets.
Phone: (413) 594-1400
Ludlow Reservoir
The trail along Ludlow Reservoir is a favorite for walkers and cyclists who enjoy long, flat mileage beside forested shorelines and water views. Old stonework, utility structures, and vistas across the reservoir highlight how this protected basin supports both recreation and regional water supply.
Phone: Not listed
Randall’s Farm & Greenhouse
Randall’s Farm in Ludlow combines a greenhouse, farm market, and ice cream stand on a working agricultural property. Visitors browse seasonal plants, local produce, and baked goods while enjoying views of fields and simple farm outbuildings.
Phone: (413) 589-7071
Spec Pond Recreation Area
Spec Pond in Wilbraham features a small lake, beach area, athletic fields, and a community pavilion that hosts summer programs and events. It’s a relaxed setting for swimming, fishing, and youth sports against a backdrop of wooded hills.
Phone: (413) 596-2816
Wilbraham & Monson Academy Campus Green
This private school campus in Wilbraham features 19th-century academic buildings and dormitories arranged around a central green. While primarily an educational setting, visitors driving through town can appreciate the brick and stone architecture that anchors the village center.
Phone: (413) 596-6811
Longmeadow Town Green & Historic District
Longmeadow’s broad town green is lined with historic clapboard and brick homes, churches, and civic buildings, many dating to the 18th and 19th centuries. A walk along the green reveals finely detailed doorways, stone walls, and mature trees that preserve the feel of a classic New England street.
Phone: (413) 565-4110
Bliss Park
Bliss Park in Longmeadow mixes wooded ravines, a small pond, and play areas connected by footpaths and bridges. Residents use the park for sledding, hiking, and playground time, all within a landscape that feels surprisingly wild for a suburban neighborhood.
Phone: (413) 565-4160
Hampden Memorial Park & Scantic River Greenway
In the rural town of Hampden, Memorial Park and the nearby Scantic River access points offer picnic tables, ballfields, and river views. It’s a quiet stop for paddlers and walkers exploring the more wooded, small-village side of Hampden County.
Phone: (413) 566-2151
Brimfield Antique Flea Market Grounds
Held several times each year, the Brimfield shows transform farm fields along US Route 20 into one of the largest outdoor antique markets in the country. Visitors browse acres of tents and barns filled with furniture, architectural salvage, and vintage décor, drawing designers and collectors from across New England.
Phone: (413) 245-4100
Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge
Along the Connecticut River in Longmeadow, the Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge protects floodplain forests, wetlands, and open meadows ideal for birdwatching. Modest trails lead visitors through habitats where seasonal flooding, old trees, and river views create a quiet counterpoint to nearby highways and suburbs.
Phone: Not listed
Monson Rail Trail
Monson’s developing rail trail repurposes an old rail corridor into a multi-use path for walkers and cyclists. As it winds past woods, streams, and remnants of former industrial sites, the trail demonstrates how transportation infrastructure can be reimagined for recreation.
Phone: (413) 267-4100
