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Spring Has Sprung!
Lots of Season Openings The 413 is home to a tremendous number of attractions, with many opening for the season soon. What better time to check them out than this…
Read MoreHolyoke St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
Cead Mile Failte! (Gaelic for “a hundred thousand welcomes”) This month Explore Western Mass goes green to give you a preview of all things Holyoke’s St. Patrick’s Day weekend. The…
Read MoreValentine’s (& Galentine’s) Day Recommendations, Plus Ideas for School Vacation Fun too!
This Valentine’s Day… Whether you’re shopping for someone you love or a friend you cannot live without, may we recommend shopping and dining locally. Our region has MANY options, here are…
Read MoreNaismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
See basketball history come alive at the world’s finest sports museum! The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is home to over 400 Hall of Famers. Come see the legends…
Read MoreMagic Wings Butterfly Conservatory & Gardens
phone: 413-665-2805 address: 281 Greenfield Road South Deerfield, MA 01373 website: http://www.magicwings.com Open year round this incredible stop is a favorite among visitors. Opened in October of 2000, it consists…
Read MoreInternational Volleyball Hall of Fame
International Volleyball Hall of Fame phone: 413-536-0926 address: 444 Dwight Street at Heritage State Park Holyoke, MA 01040 website: https://www.volleyhall.org Showcases history & achievements of world’s #2 sport with large…
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