Springfield, United States

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Alternative names: Population: 154.3 thous.Area: 33.08 mi²Elevation: 92 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°6'10"N, 72°35'8"W
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Springfield Attractions - What to See and Explore

Springfield offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: MassMutual Center, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Springfield Armory, Forest Park. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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    Arenas and stadiums • Hockey • Sport

    MassMutual Center

    The MassMutual Center is a vibrant hub of entertainment and sports located in the heart of Springfield, Massachusetts. This expansive arena and convention center complex plays host to a diverse array of events, from high-energy hockey games to captivating concerts...

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    Hoops history in the sport's birthplace

    Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

    The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is an American history museum and hall of fame, located at 1000 Hall of Fame Avenue in Springfield, Massachusetts.

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    Military weapons collection and buildings

    Springfield Armory

    The Springfield Armory, more formally known as the United States Armory and Arsenal at Springfield located in the city of Springfield, Massachusetts, was the primary center for the manufacture of United States military firearms from 1777 until its closing in 1968.

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    Park • Zoo

    Forest Park

    Forest Park in Springfield, Massachusetts, is one of the largest urban, municipal parks in the United States, covering 735 acres of land overlooking the Connecticut River.

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    Bridge • Metro Center

    Memorial Bridge

    The Hampden County Memorial Bridge is a reinforced-concrete arch bridge that spans the Connecticut River between Springfield, Massachusetts and West Springfield, Massachusetts, constructed in 1922.

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    Church • Metro Center

    St. Michael's Cathedral

    St. Michael's Cathedral is the mother church of the Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts, United States, established in 1847.

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    Church • Metro Center

    First Church of Christ

    First Church of Christ, Congregational, or Old First Church, is a historic church at 50 Elm Street in Springfield, Massachusetts. Built in 1819, the present structure is the fourth church building on the site, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. The church is within the Court Square Historic District.

  • paramount theater springfield
    Concerts and shows • Theater

    Paramount Theater

    The Paramount Theater is an historic theater located at 1676-1708 Main Street in Springfield, Massachusetts. Built in 1926 out of part of the grand Massasoit House hotel at a cost of over $1 million, the Paramount Theater was the most ornate picture palace in Western Massachusetts.

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    Museum • Specialty museum • Art museum

    Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum

    The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum is a museum in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States located in the William Pynchon Memorial Building, which until 2009 housed the Connecticut Valley Historical Museum. The museum opened in June 2017. It is located on the Quadrangle along with the Dr.

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    Cemetery • Sixteen Acres

    Hillcrest Park Cemetery

    Hillcrest Park Cemetery is located in Springfield, Massachusetts. Although it is not known when it was established, it is known that the Hillcrest Park Cemetery Association - those who oversee the cemetery - was founded in 1924.

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    Park • Metro Center

    Connecticut River Walk Park

    The Connecticut River Walk is partially constructed park and bikeway in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States, along the banks of New England's largest river, the Connecticut River. Currently, Springfield's section of this park is 3.7 miles long, running from Chicopee...

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    Monuments and statues • Garden • Park

    Dr. Seuss Memorial

    The Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden is a sculpture garden in Springfield, Massachusetts that honors Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known to the world as Dr. Seuss. Located at the Quadrangle, the Dr.

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    Museum district • Museum

    Quadrangle

    The Quadrangle is the common name for a cluster of museums and cultural institutions in Metro Center, Springfield, Massachusetts, on Chestnut Street between State and Edwards Streets. The Dr.

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    Cemetery • Six Corners

    Springfield Cemetery

    Springfield Cemetery is located in the Connecticut River Valley city of Springfield, Massachusetts. The cemetery opened in 1841 and was planned on the model of a rural cemetery.

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    Monuments and statues • Metro Center

    The Puritan

    The Puritan is a bronze statue by sculptor Augustus St. Gaudens in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States, which became so popular it was reproduced for over 20 other cities, museums, universities, and private collectors around the world, and later became an official symbol of the city, emblazoned on its municipal flag.

  • christ church cathedral springfield
    Church • Romanesque architecture

    Christ Church Cathedral

    Christ Church Cathedral is an Episcopal cathedral located in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Western Massachusetts.

  • lake lorraine state park springfield location map
    Park • Indian Orchard

    Lake Lorraine State Park

    Lake Lorraine State Park was a small Massachusetts state park located in the neighborhood of Indian Orchard, on the northeast side of the city of Springfield.

  • south congregational church springfield
    Church • Metro Center

    South Congregational Church

    The South Congregational Church is a historic church at 45 Maple Street in Springfield, Massachusetts. The 1875 High Victorian Gothic building was designed by William Appleton Potter for a congregation that was established in 1842, and is still active today.

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    Library • Indian Orchard

    Indian Orchard Branch Library

    The Indian Orchard Branch Library is a historic branch library at 44 Oak Street in Springfield, Massachusetts. The Classic Revival building was constructed in 1909 to a design by John W.

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Things to See and Do in Springfield by Category

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Springfield – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Springfield, it's worth seeing attractions such as: XL Center (Hartford), Mark Twain House (Hartford), Old Sturbridge Village (Sturbridge).

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    Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums

    XL Center, Hartford

    The XL Center, nestled in the heart of downtown Hartford, Connecticut, stands as a premier sports and entertainment destination in New England. This versatile arena, with its expansive seating capacity, hosts a diverse range of events, from high-energy hockey games...

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    Museum, History museum, Gothic Revival architecture

    Mark Twain House, Hartford

    The Mark Twain House, nestled in the heart of Hartford, Connecticut, stands as a testament to the life and legacy of one of America's most celebrated authors. This distinctive museum offers visitors a glimpse into the personal and professional world of Samuel Clemens...

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    Museum

    Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge

    Old Sturbridge Village is a living museum located in Sturbridge, Massachusetts which recreates life in rural New England during the 1790s through 1830s. It is the largest living museum in New England, covering more than 200 acres. The Village includes 59 antique buildings, three water-powered mills, and a working farm.

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    19th- and 20th-century American artists

    Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford

    The Wadsworth Atheneum is an art museum in Hartford, Connecticut. The Wadsworth is noted for its collections of European Baroque art, ancient Egyptian and Classical bronzes, French and American Impressionist paintings, Hudson River School landscapes, modernist masterpieces and...

  • new england air museum windsor locks12 milesSW
    Specialty museum, History museum, Museum

    New England Air Museum, Windsor Locks

    The New England Air Museum is an American aerospace museum located adjacent to Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. The museum consists of three display hangars with additional storage and restoration hangars.

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Best Time To Visit Springfield

Learn when is the best time to travel to Springfield weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

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June, July and August are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in May and September.

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in January and February. Most of it rains in April, May, June, August, September, November and December.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Springfield?

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What is the best time to visit Springfield?

June, July and August are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in May and September. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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