- 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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1500 Main St., Springfield, MA 01115
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Pan African Historical Museum U.S.A showcases a variety of museum exhibits. Patrons can view artifacts including a slave sales receipt, authentic photos, letters and other items. The PAHMUSA also displays murals and other African American artwork and sculptures.
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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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A 16-screen movie theater, Eastfield 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, self-service ticketing, a game room and a lobby cafe with food and drinks.
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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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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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1000 West Columbus Ave., Springfield, MA 01105
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Springfield is known to be the birthplace of basketball and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame preserves the sport's history presentng it in the form of interactive exhibits, skill contests, shooting challenges and more, to the public.
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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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Catch an off-Broadway musical or comedy show at City Stage. Other entertainment options offered vary, including everything from magic shows to educational series. Theatre rental space is available for group events.
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The Paramount Theater is a large, historic, theater space. The venue, which was built in 1926, has undergone several name changes in its history, including the Julian Sanderson Theater and The Hippodrome.