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Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Museums
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Forest Park
Michele & Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts
Springfield Science Museum
The Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center
Lyman & Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History
George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum
Springfield College
Symphony Hall
Max's Tavern
Red Rose Pizzeria
Pan African Historical Museum
MGM Springfield
MassMutual Center
Titanic Museum
- Visit the beautiful Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden, explore the Springfield Armory, and tour the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield.
- Best things to do in Springfield with kids include the Springfield Science Museum, the zoo in Forest Park, and the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum.
Springfield is a 1 hr 40 min (91.2 miles via I-90 W) day trip from Boston.
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