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Exploring Western Mass

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Please continue to check back here for information pertaining to tourism-related businesses & events. We continue to work diligently to provide up-to-date information about Western Mass!

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It’s been a while since you’re taken a road trip but as travel restrictions ease in Massachusetts and gas prices remain low, now is the perfect time to plan your road trip to Western Mass.

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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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EVENTS

  • American International College, Winter Festival

    The Division of Communication and the Arts at American International College (AIC) is proud to present a week of virtual events designed to highlight student work during the Winter Festival of Communication and the Arts. Themed events are planned each day beginning November 30 through December 4, 20...

    November 30 - December 4

  • Yiddish Book Center, Online

    A New Take on Gefilte Fish Any foodie will delight in the story of the Gefilteria, a company which reimagines old world Jewish cuisine, including an Ashkenazi classic: gefilte fish. I’m a big admirer of their mission to attract both younger customers who are unfamiliar with traditional Jewish cook...

    December 1 - December 9

  • Springfield Museums, Annual Gingerbread Competition

    The Springfield Museums present the annual gingerbread competition and exhibit, ongoing through January 3 in the Springfield Science Museum. This year the theme is Gingerbread in Wonderland! Amazing, fully edible creations inspired by holiday fill the gallery with the wonderful smell of fresh ginger...

    December 2, 2020 - January 3, 2021

  • Bright Nights at Forest Park

    This extraordinary light display lights up the dark of winter and warms the hearts of all those who visit. There are more than 675,000 lights that bring Bright Nights to light. Spirit of Springfield and the city of Springfield have developed protocols to provide a safe and festive event that has bee...

    December 2, 2020 - January 3, 2021

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