- The list below includes 201 free or cheap things to do in or near Springfield, Massachusetts, including 93 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Art Museum, Specialty Museums and Gardens.
- From Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden to Forest Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Springfield and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, Amherst, Holyoke and West Hartford.
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Paint Nite invites guests to break away from a typical night out with the perfect cocktail of creativity and conversation.
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220 State Street, Springfield, MA
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Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden was built in the honor of the famous illustrator and author, Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. The garden features multiple statues of Dr. Seuss's characters such as the Lorax, the Grinch, Yertle the Turtle and more.
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Forest Park is a large open air area open to the public. Features include a baseball field, an extensive rose garden, a tennis court, walking paths, a water park and pool, and a zoo.
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Springfield College is an private and independent educational institution and learning complex. Home to approximately 5,000 students, the college offers a variety of subjects including physical education and scientific study.
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220 State Street, Springfield, MA 01103
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The Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden is a collection of bronze Doctor Seuss related sculptures created by Sculptor Lark Grey Dimond-Cates. Among the various sculptures are Dr. Seuss and the Cat in the Hat, Horton Court, and The Storyteller.
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Part of Adams Park, Adams Playground is a small area with swings, slides, a play structure and a spray pad. The park area has a full basketball court, benches under shade trees and open, grass fields for playing.
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A day outdoors can include a variety of activities at Blunt Park. Sports are aplenty, including a soccer field, football field, basketball court and tennis court. Make use of the outdoor grills and picnic area. Kiddos will enjoy the playground.
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One Armory Square, Springfield, MA 01105
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Springfield Armory National Historic Site initially operated as a major manufacturer of weapons till 1968 and was later converted into a historic site which features the largest collection of antique American firearms in the world.
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State and Chestnut Streets, Springfield, MA 01103
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One of the two fine arts museums in the area, the Michele & Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts features a collection of American and European art including paintings, sculptures, paperworks and more, coupled with smaller collections of French, Dutch and Flemish art.
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220 State St., Springfield, MA 01103
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A large museum dedicated to local and state history and culture, the Connecticut Valley Historical Museum features a variety of collections. One notable exhibit is of Indian motorcycles, a brand founded in Connecticut.
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220 State Street, Springfield, MA 01103
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Holding the largest Chinese cloisonne collection in the western world, the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum is mostly Victorian in style. Most of the collection are decorative arts and painting pieces that were gathered by G.W.V. Smith and his wife Belle.