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Western Mass is conveniently packed with state forests, parks, river walks, bike trails and more! It’s the “social distancing capital” of Massachusetts and luckily Mother Nature is on our side…

Fe-BREW-ary is Western Mass’s month long celebration of the craft beer industry in the region. Western Mass is a designated beer destination with tons of breweries along the Connecticut River…

If you want to see a celebrity in Western Mass, September would be the time to do it. Springfield, the birthplace of basketball, celebrates the annual Basketball Hall of Fame…

It’s that time of year again! The kids are ready to go back to school or maybe you’re ready for them to go back? The days are getting shorter and…

[mk_circle_image src=”https://explorewesternmass.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/5g-zoaroutdoor.jpg” image_diameter=”320″]Get your adventure on at Zoar Outdoor located in Charlemont. Zoar Outdoor offers whitewater rafting, zip-lining, river kayaking, lodging, whitewater instruction, and outdoor leadership training. Need somewhere to…

Light up your Independence Day by watching the fireworks in Western Mass! Watching the explosions of colors dance through the sky is mesmerizing and signifies the beginning of  summer. Here…

If you’re looking for something to do outdoors without putting on your hiking boots or running shoes, MGM Springfield has plenty of options! Which one will you choose first?[mk_circle_image src=”https://explorewesternmass.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/5g-ot-mgm-foodtruck-fridays.jpg”…

Spring Showers Means Indoor Fun at MGM Springfield.[mk_circle_image src=”https://explorewesternmass.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/5g-mgm-tap-arcade-bowling.jpg” image_diameter=”320″]TAP Arcade & Bowling is fun for all ages. The bowling alley has six lanes, a bar, live music and a…

It’s the never-ending weekend debate. How should I spend my weekend time – enjoying the sun and the outdoors or getting errands crossed off my list before another busy work…