Situated on the banks of the Connecticut River in western Massachusetts, Springfield is a historic city brimming with culture and natural beauty. Springfield honors the past with its many museums, sites, and well-preserved buildings. The Springfield Armory National Historic Site is one of the city’s top attractions, providing deep historic knowledge of military innovation.
Springfield is the birthplace of basketball, and touts extensive displays documenting the history of the sport in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Springfield’s renowned Quadrangle is a campus of five museums surrounding the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden. Located in the Knowledge Corridor, Springfield encourages curiosity and sits within close proximity to 25 colleges.
Downtown Springfield is known for its vibrant nightlife, galleries, theater, restaurants, and awe-inspiring architecture.
