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Western Massachusetts Must Do List
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This list is to help those who are traveling to Western Massachusetts and to check out that part of the state!
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Monuments

Attractions

 
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History of basketball
Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
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Best camping show in New England
Springfield RV, Camping & Outdoor Show
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One of the best fairs in the country!
The Big E
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Great museum to learn about the Cat in the Hat author
Dr. Seuss Museum
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Flagship of Yankee Candles!
Yankee Candle Village
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Birthplace of Volleyball!
International Volleyball Hall of Fame
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Great zoo in Ludlow
Lupa Zoo
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Springfield’s Casino
Casino - MGM Springfield
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Great shopping mall in Holyoke
Holyoke Mall
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Great park in Northampton
Look Memorial Park
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Great shopping mall near UMass
Hampshire Mall
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Great hidden gem in Agawam!
Robinson State Park
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Great fair & great place to go camping for a camping rally!
Franklin County Fair
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Great place for a fair and to camp at for a rally!
The Spencer Fair
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Great park to check out and camp! Birthplace of NAFCA!
Otter River State Forest
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Great place to learn the history of Western Massachusetts
Old Sturbridge Village
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Great railroad show in Western Massachusetts
Railroad Hobby Show
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Great park to check out and relax!
Stanley Park
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Great bridge to check out!
Bridge of Flowers
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Great park to check out on the MA/NY border
Bash Bish Falls State Park
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Great place to catch a concert!
BSO | Tanglewood
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Great flea market!
Brimfield Antique Flea Market
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Restaurants

Some of my favorite restaurants in Western Massachusetts!

 
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Best place to have chicken!
E.B's Restaurant
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Best BBQ place in Massachusetts
B.T.'s Smokehouse
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Great pizza in Western Massachusetts
Parthenon restaurant | South Hadley MA
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Great pizza in downtown Springfield
Red Rose Pizzeria
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Great food in Agawam
Friendly's
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Great pizza in Agawam
Tolli’s Pizzeria & Deli
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Best Chinese Restaurant in Agawam
Main Garden Chinese Restaurant
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Great pizza in Agawam
VALENTI'S RESTAURANT - Agawam, MA
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Great place to have a meal and ice cream in Southwick!
The Summer House
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Great food in West Springfield
White Hut
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Great burgers in West Springfield
Classic Burgers
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Great restaurant in Spencer
Charlie's Diner
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Great sugar shack in Western Massachusetts
High Hopes Farm
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Great ice cream in Monson!
Westview Farms Creamery
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Great place to eat in Agawam
Partners Restaurant & Catering
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Great place for breakfast in West Springfield
Memo's Restaurant
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Great restaurant in Palmer
Steaming Tender Restaurant
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Great pizza in the Hilltowns!
Russell Inn
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Great sports restaurant in Westfield
Shortstop Bar & Grill
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Great pizza and subs
Nicky's Pizza
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Great ice cream place in Agawam
Scoops of Agawam
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Great ice cream in Agawam
JJ's Soft Serve and More
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My parents enjoy their food!
Kaptain Jimmy's Restaurant & Distillery
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Great pizza in Granby
Pizza Palace of Granby
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Great pizza in town!
Bruno's Pizzeria - Feeding Hills, MA
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Great place to get apple cider and donuts
Atkins Farms Country Market
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Great pizza in East Longmeadow
The Pizza Shoppe
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Great summer restaurant in Granby
Cindy's Drive In
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Great donuts in Southwick
Mrs. Murphy's Donuts
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Lodging

Some of the best places to stay in the Western Massachusetts area

 
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Great campground in Brimfield
Village Green Family Campground
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Great campground in Wales Massachusetts
Oak Haven Family Campground
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Great campground in Monson
Partridge Hollow Camping Area
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Great campground along the Mohawk Trail
Country Aire Campground
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Great place to stay in Springfield
Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel - Near MGM Casino & Six Flags
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Great campground near Springfield
Mineral Springs Family Campground
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Great campground to camp at
Walker Island Family Camping
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Great campground in Granville
Prospect Mountain Campground
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Great campground near the Berkshires
Peppermint Park Camping Resort
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Next to the Basketball Hall of Fame
Hilton Garden Inn Hotel in Springfield, Massachusetts
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Great place to stay in West Springfield
Hampton Inn West Springfield, MA Hotel
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Great hotel in Springfield
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield MA
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Great park to check out and camp! Birthplace of NAFCA!
Otter River State Forest
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Great place to go camping in Sturbridge
Pine Lake RV Resort & Cottages - Sturbridge, Massachusetts
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Great campground in Rutland
Pout and Trout Campground | Rutland, MA
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Great campground to camp at in Bernardston
Travelers Woods of New England
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Great campground to camp at in South Deerfield area!
White Birch Campground
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Great campground in Westhampton
Westhampton, Massachusetts Campground | Northampton / ...
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Businesses

Check out these businesses while you are in Western Massachusetts

 
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Great church to go to in East Longmeadow
New life church
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Great Lutheran church in Westfield
St. John's Lutheran Church
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Great place to have your auto worked on
V&F Auto
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Great family camping club
Pioneer Valley Chapter 8
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Great toy store in Northampton that helps kids learn about life! Also a place to learn how to use a Yo-Yo!
A2Z Science & Learning Toy Store - Northampton
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Great place to have your auto fixed
Veryl's Automotive Services, Inc.
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Use this airport to fly into Western Massachusetts
Bradley International Airport
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Great farmstand to check out in Ludlow
Randall's Farm
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Great farmstand in Agawam
E. Cecchi Farms
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Monuments

 
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Great statue to a great teacher that helped Helen Keller
Anne Sullivan Memorial (Feeding Hills/Agawam, MA)
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Great place to check out the Dr Seuss memorial!
Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden
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My grandfather was inspirational for getting the tank to come to Agawam! Great tribute to him!
American Legion Post 185
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