Springfield

Travel Guide

Photo provided by Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Burea
Photo provided by Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Burea
Photo provided by Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Burea
Photo provided by Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Burea
Photo provided by Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Burea

At the heart of this industrious American city are museums, activities and delicious New England and international cuisine.

With Victorian homes, small businesses and hardworking residents, Springfield has all the features of the essential New England small city. In addition, it has many sights worth international attention, including museums and concert halls. Enjoy its urban beauty a short drive from natural wonders including Watershops Pond and Chicopee Memorial State Park.

The “City of Firsts,” Springfield has many first achievements. It is the birthplace of one of the world’s most popular sports, basketball. Learn about the importance and history of this game at the Basketball Hall of Fame, where a pristine hardwood court and educational exhibits sit under a basketball statue towering over the entrance.

Springfield is also the birthplace of the prolific children’s book author Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. Appreciate his place in the hearts of generations of readers at the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden, which represents his many characters as bronze statues.

The sculpture garden is located on the Quadrangle in Metro Center. Start your museum tour of Springfield here. Stop at the Springfield Science Museum for stargazing at one of America’s oldest operating planetariums. Tour some of the city’s many firsts at the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History. Appreciate the colorful details of the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum’s extensive Chinese cloisonné collection, one of the largest of its kind.

Fly into Springfield’s nearby Bradley International Airport, 17 miles (27 kilometers) from Metro Center. Travel by rail or bus from New York City, Boston or Montreal. Once you’re here, the Springfield Mass Transit District runs many routes throughout the city. Take a bus wherever you need to go.

Springfield’s ethnic diversity provides a diverse range of cuisines. From Italian to Cajun to Vietnamese and Southern barbecue, a delicious plate awaits any mood. Follow dinner with a concert at Symphony Hall for a full night of culture that you won’t forget. Springfield has plenty of activities to warrant a stay for a weekend or longer.

Where to stay in Springfield

Springfield showing heritage architecture

Metro Center

4/5(10 area reviews)

Explore Springfield Armory National Park, Quadrangle museums, and enjoy over 70 clubs, bars, and restaurants in the Club Quarter. Exceptionally walkable, with easy access to I-91, I-291, and Union Station.

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Forest Park

While visiting Forest Park, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Park and Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center.

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Boston Road

While Boston Road might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lake Lorraine State Park and Randall's Farm and Greenhouse.

Boston Road
Basketball fans will love this museum, with all kinds of amazing displays about some of the greatest basketball players, games, stats, records, and basketball history.

South End

If you're spending some time in South End, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and Titanic Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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Sixteen Acres

Suburban in character, Sixteen Acres offers educational institutions like Western New England University and leisure activities such as golfing at Veterans Memorial Golf Course. Explore Greenleaf Park or shop at commercial clusters on Wilbraham Road and Allen Street.

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Liberty Heights

While visiting Liberty Heights, you might make a stop by sights like Medical Library and Health Sciences Library.

Liberty Heights
MGM Springfield
MGM Springfield
4 out of 5
One MGM Way, Springfield, MA
The price is CA $202 per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
CA $202
CA $261 total
Jun 15 - Jun 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Springfield. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and 8 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,376 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2025

MGM Springfield
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield MA
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield MA
3 out of 5
100 Congress Street, Springfield, MA
The price is CA $155 per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
CA $155
CA $176 total
Jun 16 - Jun 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Springfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,268 reviews)
"I will be back soon"

Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield MA
Holiday Inn Express Springfield Downtown by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Springfield Downtown by IHG
2.5 out of 5
145 State Street, Springfield, MA
The price is CA $160 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
CA $160
CA $182 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Springfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Staff was great, room very clean, housekeeping was wonderful. Breakfst was pretty good. Parking lot could be improved. Hotel is downtown. Area is slowly being refurbished, but needs more beautification."

Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Springfield Downtown by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
PICON COZY
PICON COZY
Springfield
Stay at this vacation home in Springfield. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions MGM Springfield and Naismith ...
7.4/10 Good! (66 reviews)
Peaceful
"Peaceful everything just as listed"

Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2025

PICON COZY
Mins from MGM, Downtown springfield, Mercy and Baystate Medical center.
Mins from MGM, Downtown springfield, Mercy and Baystate Medical center.
Springfield
Stay at this condo in Springfield. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions MGM Springfield and Naismith Memorial Basketball ...
7/10 Good! (6 reviews)
Beautiful Condo with a few issues
"We had a wonderful stay at this property and it was the perfect location and size for us while we were vendors at the Big E. The condo itself is large and spacious with comfortable beds, tvs in the living room and two bedrooms, a fully stocked bathroom with laundry, a beautiful kitchen with a fridge ..."

Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2024

Mins from MGM, Downtown springfield, Mercy and Baystate Medical center.
HOMEY  HOMEY
HOMEY HOMEY
Springfield
Stay at this apartment in Springfield. Enjoy free WiFi and air conditioning. Popular attractions MGM Springfield and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame ...
Not suitable for human occupation
"We checked out early. The place had mold/mildew. Power went out and the place was dark. Not suitable for human use without major renovations and updates."

Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2024

HOMEY HOMEY
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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