Bradley International Airport 35 min
Springfield Armory National Historic Site (22 min) Historic buildings & large collection of military weapons displayed at Revolutionary War arsenal. Eastern States Exposition (19 min) Mount Tom (29 min) Mountain & recreation venue with hiking trails & a road for cycling, cross-country skiing & more. International Volleyball Hall of Fame (18 min) In the city where the sport was invented, this museum is dedicated to the history of volleyball. Six Flags New England (28 min) Amusement park with classic & modern rides, plus a water park with slides, wave pools & a beach. Mount Tom State Reservation (24 min) State park with scenic views boasts premier spot for hawk-watching, plus skiing, fishing & skating. Children's Museum at Holyoke (18 min) Engaging art, science & daily life exhibits, plus mock TV studio & popular, elaborate climbing area Springfield Museums (21 min) 1 ticket grants entry to a science museum, history museum & 2 art museums around a grassy quad. Farmington canal heritage trail (28 min) The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum (21 min) Visitor center honoring local writer Theodor Geisel, with rhyming games & life-sized characters. Stanley Park (11 min) Privately-run seasonal park with gardens, playing fields, picnic tables & performances, plus tours. Ashley Reservoir (14 min) Reservoir and hiking Superman: The Ride (27 min) Themed hypercoaster with a top speed of 77mph, a 221-ft drop & sweeping Connecticut River views. Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden (20 min) Whimsical bronze sculptures of Dr. Seuss characters fill the courtyard of this multi-museum complex. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (17 min) Interactive history displays & memorabilia for hoops fans in the town where it was invented. |