- 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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With a peak of 632 ft., the Little Tom Mountain is situated in the Connecticut River Valley within 2,500 acres of conservation land. A 5 mile round trip trail provides access to a scenic view overlooking the river valley.
10.7 Miles
The most prominent peak in Metacomet Ridge is Mount Holyoke, which rises 935 feet above the ground. It is popular with hikers and may be ascended by car. This mountain is also notable for its diverse wildlife species.
10.7 Miles
Stanley Park is a spacious area with a number of amenities including a duck pond, picnic area, gardens and walking trails. Events are held throughout the year at the park and picnic areas are available.
11.2 Miles
Situated by the Connecticut River, Holyoke Canoe Club offers its members recreational activities like tennis, swimming, and boating. The club hosts events like summer camps, soccer clinics, pancake breakfasts, and more.
11.7 Miles
Holyoke's Mount Tom State Reservation is located in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Its boasts more than 20 miles of trails and is adjacent to Lake Bray, a popular fishing spot. The Mount Tom State Reservation is also popular with cross-country skiers.
12.5 Miles
Dinosaur Footprints is a local tourist destination which features hundreds of dinosaur tracks on sandstone slabs which are believed to be the footprints of small, two-legged dinosaurs.
14.1 Miles
Open to the public year round, Rainbow Reservoir offers a boat ramp to visitors wishing to take their power boat out on the water. Visitors can also kayak through the waters and enjoy views of the surrounding forest.
14.5 Miles
Visitors can enjoy over 30 miles of marked trails on the Mount Holyoke Range at Holyoke Range State Park. The park accommodates a variety of outdoor activities including walking, hiking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, and hunting.
14.6 Miles
Spare Time Bowling offers guests the opportunity to go bowling, with bumpers and lightweight bowling balls for children. The location's Cosmic Bowling experience features laser lights, disco balls, black lights, and strobes.
15.0 Miles
Items that document the private life of Calvin Coolidge are put on display that the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library & Museum. The items begin with his birth in 1872 and continue through his post-presidential days with a separate collection being displayed at the site for his wife Grace.