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Springfield's Forest Park sits in a location that's popular for being walkable and family-friendly. The university setting alone might allure you, but this locale also has a variety of options for restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. Forest Park is a good place to start before exploring the greater Springfield area. Book your hotel and get ready for some sightseeing.

More to see near Forest Park

While in Springfield visiting Forest Park, you can also explore other activities and attractions in the region. There's plenty to do in the area, such as shopping and attending sporting events. The museums and university are some of the area's top attractions.

You can spend a leisurely afternoon outside at Forest Park, Blunt Park, or Powder Hollow Park. A shopping trip to Holyoke Mall might be just what you need for some retail therapy. If you've got some more time, you won't be disappointed by Grassmere Country Club, Broad Brook Brewing, and Lost Acres Vineyard.

Springfield Museums, Springfield Science Museum, and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame feature captivating exhibits. Attractions like Titanic Museum, Indian Motorcycle Museum, and Canal Gallery highlight the local culture. Dr. Seuss National Memorial, Quadrangle, and Springfield Armory are some of the notable landmarks. Take a tour of campus around Mount Holyoke College, Smith College, or Hampshire College.

Hours of family fun are waiting at Forest Park Zoo, Six Flags New England, and Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden. One of the most popular attractions in the area is the Volleyball Hall of Fame. You can also head to Josiah Day House, Chicopee Falls Dam, and Wistariahurst Museum.

Getting to Forest Park

Take a plane to Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.), located 12.9 miles (20.7 km) from Springfield. It's the closest major airport to Forest Park. The next closest airport is Hartford, CT (HFD-Hartford - Brainard), 25 miles (40.2 km) away. You can come by train, getting off at Springfield Station.