Springfield Travel Guide

Tourist 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 Centre. 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 colourful 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 kilometres) from Metro Centre. 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

If you're spending some time in Metro Center, Paramount Theater and MassMutual Center are top sights worth seeing.

Metro Center
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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.

Forest Park
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South End

While visiting South End, you might make a stop by sights like Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and Titanic Museum.

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East Springfield

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Springfield and surrounding area, you can visit Indian Motorcycle Museum and Lake Lorraine State Park.

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Sixteen Acres

While there might not be top attractions in Sixteen Acres, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lake Lorraine State Park and Mason Square Branch Springfield City Library.

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Liberty Heights

If you're spending some time in Liberty Heights, Medical Library and Health Sciences Library are top sights worth seeing.

Liberty Heights
MGM Springfield

MGM Springfield

4 out of 5
One MGM Way, Springfield, MA
The price is NZ$347 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
NZ$347
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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! (1,421 reviews)
"Room was clean. The only thing that was not great was the position of the TV in the room. On side of the bed instead of adjacent to the wall. Was hard to watch while in bed. But loved the shower"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 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 NZ$229 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$229
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (1,265 reviews)
"Overall a great stay for a quick business overnight. Downfall was the shower head in bathroom had extremely low water pressure (basically non existent) and made a horrible clunking noise. Perhaps the mixing valve was broken. Found this out in morning of."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield MA
Marriott Springfield Downtown

Marriott Springfield Downtown

3.5 out of 5
2 Boland Way, Springfield, MA
The price is NZ$277 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$277
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Springfield. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (955 reviews)
"Great and friendly staff, very accommodating!"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Marriott Springfield Downtown
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.
Upscaled Home In A Quiet Neighborhood! You Have the Entire Home to Yourself!

Upscaled Home In A Quiet Neighborhood! You Have the Entire Home to Yourself!

Springfield
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Springfield. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Six Flags New England ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews)
"Rose was great and house was perfect"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

Upscaled Home In A Quiet Neighborhood! You Have the Entire Home to Yourself!
Kid friendly neighborhood!  Everyone is welcomed in this cozy apartment home!

Kid friendly neighborhood! Everyone is welcomed in this cozy apartment home!

Springfield
Stay at this apartment in Springfield. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Six Flags New England and Naismith ...
9/10 Wonderful! (23 reviews)
"This home was great. It had everything our large group needed and was as advertised. The owner was great to communicate with. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back again."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2025

Kid friendly neighborhood! Everyone is welcomed in this cozy apartment home!
3-bedroom house in perfect Springfield with WiFi, AC

3-bedroom house in perfect Springfield with WiFi, AC

2 out of 5
Springfield
Stay at this vacation home in Springfield. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions MGM Springfield and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5 reviews)
"The whole experience was great. The host was very nice and the place is comfy and enjoyable to stay at. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 21 July 2025

3-bedroom house in perfect Springfield with WiFi, AC
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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