| there's a seasonal outdoor pool. overlooking the connecticut river, this functional budget hotel off highway 5 is 3 miles from the naismith memorial basketball hall of fame museum and 8 miles from six flags new england theme park. upgraded rooms add whirlpool tubs. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. parking and continental breakfast are available. accessed via exterior corridors, the unpretentious rooms feature wi-fi, tvs and minifridges
Bradley International Airport 26 min
Mount Tom State Reservation (22 min)
State park with scenic views boasts premier spot for hawk-watching, plus skiing, fishing & skating. International Volleyball Hall of Fame (14 min)
In the city where the sport was invented, this museum is dedicated to the history of volleyball. Six Flags New England (15 min)
Amusement park with classic & modern rides, plus a water park with slides, wave pools & a beach. Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden (10 min)
Whimsical bronze sculptures of Dr. Seuss characters fill the courtyard of this multi-museum complex. Mount Tom (28 min)
Mountain & recreation venue with hiking trails & a road for cycling, cross-country skiing & more. Titanic Historical Society (17 min)
Intimate museum displaying a collection of models, artifacts & ephemera related to the doomed ship. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (7 min)
Interactive history displays & memorabilia for hoops fans in the town where it was invented. Springfield Museums (11 min)
1 ticket grants entry to a science museum, history museum & 2 art museums around a grassy quad. Children's Museum at Holyoke (14 min)
Engaging art, science & daily life exhibits, plus mock TV studio & popular, elaborate climbing area The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum (10 min)
Visitor center honoring local writer Theodor Geisel, with rhyming games & life-sized characters. Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center (9 min)
This zoo in a 735-acre woodland park features native & exotic animals, plus educational programs. Eastern States Exposition (8 min) Springfield Armory National Historic Site (12 min)
Historic buildings & large collection of military weapons displayed at Revolutionary War arsenal. Superman: The Ride (14 min)
Themed hypercoaster with a top speed of 77mph, a 221-ft drop & sweeping Connecticut River views. Farmington canal heritage trail (27 min) | 
