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Things to see in Springfield, Massachusetts (United States): 31 places and when to go
Springfield, Massachusetts is a city in United States with around 422,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 31 places in and around it, mainly History (10), Nature (7), Food and drink (7). The best known are Six Flags New England, Long Mountain and Provin Mountain. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 56. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 42.12, -72.58
- Population
- About 422,000
- Places
- 31 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (10) · Nature (7) · Food and drink (7) · Wildlife (6) · Museums and art (4) · With kids (3)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- JFK New York, 193 km as the crow flies
What to see in Springfield, Massachusetts
The places in and around Springfield, Massachusetts, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Six Flags New EnglandAmusement park9.4 km
- Long MountainMountain in the United States of America22 km
- Provin MountainMountain in United States of America11 km
- Cape Neddick LightLighthouse in Maine, United States200 km
- Shenipsit State ForestForest in the United States23 km
- Edward Bellamy HouseHistoric house in Massachusetts, United States4.0 km
- Robinson State ParkState park in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States8.0 km
- Dinosaur Footprints ReservationNature reserve14 km
- Stanley ParkBotanical garden in Westfield, United States18 km
- Hazardville Historic DistrictHistoric district in Hazardville, Connecticut, United States15 km
- Laughing Brook Wildlife SanctuaryProtected landscape in Massachusetts15 km
- Longmeadow Historic DistrictHistoric district in Massachusetts, United States7.9 km
- Mount Holyoke College Art MuseumArt museum at Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts, United States15 km
- Enfield Historic DistrictHistoric district in Enfield, Connecticut16 km
- First Church of MonsonChurch building in Massachusetts, United States of America22 km
- Crossman BridgeBridge in United States of America29 km
- Josiah Day HouseWest Springfield, MA, listed on the NRHP in Massachusetts3.5 km
- Mechanic Street CemeteryHistoric cemetery in Westfield, Massachusetts, United States14 km
- Melrose, ConnecticutHistory21 km
- Farmers MarketHistoric public market located at York, Pennsylvania424 km
- WistariahurstBuilding in Massachusetts, United States9.9 km
- Abandoned Building BreweryBrewery18 km
- Bright Ideas Brewing WestfieldBrewery12 km
- Fieldcrest Brewing CompanyBrewery11 km
And the other 7, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Fort Hill Brewery, Kismet Brewing Company, New City Brewery
- Hiking: New England National Scenic Trail
- With kids: Sonny's Place, York's Wild Kingdom
- Stargazing: Williston Observatory
When to go to Springfield, Massachusetts
The best time to visit Springfield, Massachusetts is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:15
- FebPossible10:21
- MarBest time11:40
- AprBest time13:09
- MayBest time14:23
- JunBest time15:03
- JulBest time14:47
- AugBest time13:42
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:50
- NovPossible9:34
- DecPossible8:56
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 56. In April, 30 of the 31 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Springfield, Massachusetts
The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, New York), 193 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Roxbury13 places23 km
- East Granby13 places26 km
- Hatfield19 places32 km
- Hartford, Connecticut54 places40 km
- Storrs21 places44 km
- Southbridge13 places45 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Springfield, Massachusetts?
The best known: Six Flags New England, Long Mountain, Provin Mountain, Cape Neddick Light, Shenipsit State Forest. In all, 31 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Springfield, Massachusetts?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 56.
How do you get to Springfield, Massachusetts?
The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 193 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Springfield, Massachusetts as the destination and these 31 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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