So much you can do in Western Mass, whether you’re doing a day trip or spending a few days, here’s a list that I hope will help your trip create lasting memories!
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Amazing to vist anytime of the year!
Yankee Candle
Tip: go in the winter because it's super warm inside with the butterflies!
Magic Wings
Great place to get extra wiggles out!
Children's Museum at Holyoke | Through hands-on exhibits ...
Does have limited hours
Beneski Museum of Natural History
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11-mile paved trail along the former Boston & Maine Railroad, great walk or bike!
Norwottuck Rail Trail
Great park to have a picnic at, does cost money to get in, but if you park at JFK middle school (while school isn't in session) walk over and it's free to walk/bike in
Look Memorial Park
It just reopened as of august 2025 from much needed repairs, so it doesn’t look anything like it used to, but it’s still as beautiful as ever! Pictures 6 & 7 are my own photos & currently what it looks like
The Bridge of Flowers
Pizza and beer! In the warmer months they have a summer concert series and 4th of July fireworks! I saw chase rice this summer!
Visiting Tree House Deerfield
Shelburne falls glacial potholes
Glacial Potholes - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go ...
Skiing in the winter zip lining and mountain coaster in the summer
Berkshire East Mountain Resort
Apparently it's haunted! Spooky!
Hoosac Tunnel - Florida and North Adams, MA
Thrilling rides, water park and in the fall they have fright fest
Six Flags New England
Best fall fair! Get your walking shoes and hunger ready because you'll need it!
The Big E
Different corn maze every year, along with petting zoo, potato cannons & more! Also in the Summer mtime you can PYO strawberries too!
Mike's Maze
1 ticket = 5 museums! Dr.Suess, 2 Art, science & Springfield MA history museums! Every 2nd Sunday is their sensory friendly sundays and they open at 9! (2 hours before normal time)
Springfield Museums
Get your roller skating on!
Interskate 91 South
Get your roller skating on!
Interskate 91 North
Super fun for all ages
Altitude Trampoline & Adventure Park – Holyoke Mall’s Premier Party & Event Venue with New Arcade Games
