Springfield, MA at a Glance
Known as the Birthplace of Basketball, the city of Springfield celebrates its
heritage at the Naismith
Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, where hands-on exhibits relate the history
of this popular sport. Besides basketball, the Springfield area also boasts
other exciting attractions and annual events. History enthusiasts enjoy exploring
one of the city's many museums, including the Hatikvah
Holocaust Education Center, the Springfield
Science Museum and the Museum
of Fine Arts. Children and adults alike appreciate the Dr.
Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden, which commemorates the famous
author that was born in Springfield in 1904. Six
Flags New England, located in nearby Agawam,
features ten roller coasters among other thrilling rides and is a fantastic
family attraction. Visitors flock to the Springfield area every September for
The
Big E Fair in West
Springfield. This fair is the largest in the northeast and features 17 days
of well-known musical acts, a parade, a midway, circus acts and more.
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