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Springfield is perhaps best known as the birthplace of basketball and home of the Basketball Hall of Fame. (The story goes that local P.E. teacher James Naismith invented the sport to fill the gaps between football and baseball seasons.) But this historic town on the shores of the Connecticut River is famous for a few other reasons and definitely worth a quick visit or weekend away. Springfield was the birthplace and home of beloved children's author and illustrator, Theodore Geisel -- Dr... more » Springfield is perhaps best known as the birthplace of basketball and home of the Basketball Hall of Fame. (The story goes that local P.E. teacher James Naismith invented the sport to fill the gaps between football and baseball seasons.) But this historic town on the shores of the Connecticut River is famous for a few other reasons and definitely worth a quick visit or weekend away. Springfield was the birthplace and home of beloved children's author and illustrator, Theodore Geisel -- Dr Seuss. In fact, the Zoo in Forest Park, a sure hit with children, is said to have been the inspiration for many of his wild and wacky tales. Wander through the Dr Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden, at the Quadrangle, for a look at the Cat in the Hat and Yertle the Turtle cast in bronze. The city served as a major arsenal during the Revolutionary War, a role that is commemorated at the Springfield Armory National Historic Site, which displays an enormous collection of small pistols. History buffs will also enjoy the Connecticut Valley Historical Museum, which pays tribute to the ordinary people of the region who did extraordinary things. « less

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Nov
46°F 7°C
29°F -1°C
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Dec
36°F 2°C
21°F -6°C
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Jan
29°F -1°C
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Feb
35°F 1°C
18°F -7°C
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Mar
42°F 5°C
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Apr
56°F 13°C
35°F 1°C
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Friday
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45°F 7°C
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36°F 2°C
Saturday
28 Nov
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47°F 8°C
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29°F -1°C
Sunday
29 Nov
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49°F 9°C
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31°F 0°C

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Italy's Best Express

5 of 5 stars
Chicopee, Massachusetts
18 Nov 2009

The best pizza! We have had their dinners (Eggplant Parmesan & Chicken Parmesan) real fresh eggplant and chicken with bread and salad – enough for lunch the next day. Wicked Good! more

Inn Place Hotel

16 Nov 2009

we gave our debit card to hold room when we arrived. the woman behind the counter was told that we would pay cash. when we left we paid cash. they also took 333.96 out of our checking account thru...more

350 Grill

4 of 5 stars
Pittsfield, MA
15 Nov 2009

We went here on a Saturday night without reservations and got a table only because it was around 5 p.m. They were booked until 9 p.m. so definitely make ressies for dinner. The atmosphere is great...more

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