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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FOOD & DRINK

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EVENTS

  • Springfield Museums, Exhibits

    Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper Washi Transformed presents over thirty highly textured two-dimensional works, expressive sculptures, and dramatic installations that explore the astonishing potential of washi (和紙), or handmade Japanese paper. For

    June 18 - July 3

  • Connecticut Science Center, Exhibits

    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 of mummies provide a

    June 21 - July 3

  • Sonny’s Place, Music

    Hang out and have fun at Sonny’s There’s nothing like spending a nice evening with friends listening to live music in the outdoors. Sonny’s Place makes it happen! On select nights we

    June 24 - July 17

  • Yankee Candle Village, School’s Out Celebration

    Kick off the summer fun with a day at Yankee Candle® Village! Arrive early to decorate sunglasses with Santa followed by a visit from two Madrigal sisters! The fun is

    June 25 @ 9:30 am - July 1 @ 3:00 pm EDT