Welcome to Western Mass

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Exploring Western Mass

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Take a Road Trip to Western Mass and enjoy our beautiful year-round scenery and one-of-a-kind attractions you won’t find anywhere else.  Click below for the inside scoop!

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Things to do!

When it comes to travel and things to do in a new area, you don’t ask a tourist; you ask a local. That’s why we’re here. Explore Western Mass is created by locals who love our community and all it has to offer.

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Ready. Set. Pour.

The Western Mass Pour Tour is the best way to sample the finest handcrafted beer, cider, wine and coffee in the region!

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Downtown Springfield Check-in Challenge

Welcome to Springfield, City of Firsts. Whether it’s your first visit or your 51st, you’re sure to find fun in Springfield!

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Best Dishes in WesternMass!

We’ve taken the guesswork out of eating out by telling you exactly what our favorite restaurants are known for.

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EVENTS

  • Connecticut Science Center, Exhibits

    Extended until Oct 30! Embark on a journey into the extraordinary world of mummies and mummification. Through modern science and engaging multimedia exhibits, this exhibition reveals how the scientific studies

    October 1 - October 16

  • Richardson’s Candy Kitchen, Halloween

    Have you started thinking about it yet – it’s not too early….. Stop in and shop or order on-line. Candy Corn $3.99Add to cart Foil Halloween Balls Small Bag $4.99Add

    October 1 - October 9

  • Steaming Tender Restaurant, Artisan Emporium

    Explore one of a kind local independent creators with live music & delicious food located on PASSENGER PARK, former Olmsted Park at 28 Depot Street Palmer, Massachusetts! All vendor fees

    October 2 @ 11:00 am - October 6 @ 4:00 pm EDT

  • Richardson’s Candy Kitchen, Apples & Chocolate

    Unforgettable Fall Favorites! Made fresh! Local honeycrisp apples from nearby Clarkdale Fruit Farms — First, the apples are dipped in caramel, then they are coated in our creamy milk chocolate.

    October 3 - October 9