- TripBuzz found 203 things to do with kids in or near Springfield, Massachusetts, including 181 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, Amherst, West Hartford and Holyoke.
- From Zoo in Forest Park to Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club, the Springfield area offers 91 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Zoos, Theaters and Specialty Museums.
- Springfield, located on the eastern bank of the Connecticut river, is a city located within Massachusetts Hampden County. Known as the urban, economic, and cultural capital of the Connecticut River Valley, the city offers many attractions to visitors. The most popular being Six Flags New England amusement park. Other points of interest include it's stunning Victorian architecture and many annual festivals including the Hoop City Jazz Festival and Caribbean Festival.
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Amherst College is a private liberal arts college with a low acceptance rate of only 14% and an open curriculum. The location's athletic programs, which participate in Division III, claims to be the oldest in the nation.
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The Beneski Museum of Natural History is otherwise known as the Amherst College Museum of Natural History. Located on the campus of Amherst College, this museum features dozens of exhibits on topics such as dinosaurs, volcanoes, gemstone mining and outer space.
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The Beneski Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum that is best known for the 'Bassett Planetarium'. The museum has a meteorite collection, a mineralogy collection, and a taxidermy collection.
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As a designated acting studio, Performing Arts Programs offers educational workshops and lessons that teach students how to sing, dance, and act. These classes often culminate in a production open to family members and friends of the student.
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Cultural and educational resources are supplied by the Amherst Cinema Arts Center to inspire, inform, and entertain visitors. The heart of the institution is as a first-run independent film cinema as well as a classic film repository.
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Opened in 1916, the Amherst History Museum documents the 300-year history of Amherst and holds events, tours, and art shows. Exhibits include art pieces, paintings, household objects, and farming tools.
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An independent arts and education center, Amherst Cinema presents over 200 films a year including independent and classic films. The cinema also offers musical and dance performances, live plays and a children's education program.
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With a capacity of 17,000 fans, the Warren P. McGuirk Alumni Stadium has been the heart of student activity at the University of Massachusetts since 1965. Fans gather to watch Minuteman Football, women's soccer, and graduation ceremonies in the stadium.
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The historic Amherst History Museum Strong House is an ancient home that was built by Simeon Strong in the year 1744. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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The life and legacy of Emily Dickinson is put on display at the Emily Dickinson Museum. The building itself is her birthplace and where she lived for most of her life.