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Springfield, MA Overview

Springfield is perhaps best known as the birthplace of basketball and home of the Basketball Hall of Fame. (The story goes that local physical education teacher James Naismith invented the sport to fill the gaps between football and baseball seasons.) But this historic town on the shores of the Connecticut River is famous for a few other reasons and definitely worth a quick jaunt or weekend away. Springfield was the birthplace and home of beloved children's author and illustrator, Theodore... more » Springfield is perhaps best known as the birthplace of basketball and home of the Basketball Hall of Fame. (The story goes that local physical education teacher James Naismith invented the sport to fill the gaps between football and baseball seasons.) But this historic town on the shores of the Connecticut River is famous for a few other reasons and definitely worth a quick jaunt or weekend away. Springfield was the birthplace and home of beloved children's author and illustrator, Theodore Geisel, Dr. Seuss. In fact, the Zoo in Forest Park, a sure hit with the kids, is said to be the inspiration for many of his wild and wacky tales. Wander through the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden, at the Quadrangle, for a look at the Cat in the Hat and Yertle the Turtle cast in bronze. The city served as a major arsenal during the Revolutionary War, a role that is commemorated at the Springfield Armory National Historic Site, which displays an enormous collection of small pistols. History buffs will also enjoy the Connecticut Valley Historical Museum, a tribute to the ordinary people of the region who, during various periods in time, did extraordinary things. « less
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The Quadrangle

4 of 5 stars
New York City
Aug 26, 2008

Who knew Springfield would have such fine museums? The Museum of Fine Arts was splendid, even better than the museum at Smith College. The Connecticut Valley Historical Museum was even more of a...more

Cafe Lebanon

Aug 22, 2008

Excellent food quality, with good array of vegetarian and non-vegetarian. Lots of menu choices, and substitutions possible. Fri and Sat night---live belly dancers!! more

Naomi's Inn

4 of 5 stars
rhode island
Aug 21, 2008

Naomi's is a beautifully renovated Bed and Breakfast located in downtown Springfield. The rooms are some of the largest we've seen in B&Bs and have completely modern updates in a charming historic...more

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