15 Best Things To Do in Springfield, Massachusetts

About Springfield

Springfield is a pilgrimage place for any sports lover since it has the Basketball Hall of Fame. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame pays tribute to the maker of the second most favorite sport in the world.

Did you know that James Naismith was a P.E teacher who was asked by the government to come up with an indoor game to keep the students occupied during long winters? In just two weeks, the genius of a man created basketball. Today, the Hall of Fame is named after him and houses many shooting challenges and live exhibitions.

Apart from basketball, the city is also famed for its nightlife since it has the Club Quarter, which is the largest district of nightclubs in the area.

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Weather in January

0.4" of rainfall

28 ° average temp

2" of snow

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Springfield Weather by Month

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Places to Stay in Springfield

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Best Tours in Springfield

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Best Things to do in Springfield, MA

These are the best things to do in the greater Springfield area listed by outdoor activities, arts and museums, restaurants and nightlife.

Outdoor Activities in Springfield

Zoar Outdoor

Based on 125 Reviews

Mystic Cycle Centre

Based on 19 Reviews

Odin's Keep Axe House

Based on 10 Reviews

Museums in Springfield

Boston Hysterical Society

Based on 9 Reviews

Yaymaker

Based on 5 Reviews

Joe Belmont Guitar Lessons

Based on 3 Reviews

Restaurants in Springfield

Joy Bowl

Based on 118 Reviews

Agawam's Java Stop

Based on 74 Reviews

Cold Harbor Seafood & Market

Based on 61 Reviews

Nightlife in Springfield

Gorham Productions

Based on 14 Reviews

White Lion Brewing Company

Based on 9 Reviews

Theodores Booze Blues & BBQ

Based on 595 Reviews

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Based on 96 Reviews

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Based on 28 Reviews

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Based on 12 Reviews