Fun In New England - Regional Guide

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Adventure Parks

Amusement Parks

Casinos/Gambling

Colleges & Universities

Fairs & Festivals

Family Fun Centers

Family Fun Centers Indoor

Go−Kart Racing

Go−Kart Racing Indoor

Historical Sites

Hotels & Lodging

Hospitals & Clinics

Other Inside Activities

Other Outside Activities

Performing Arts

Public Restrooms

Shopping Centers

Skiing & Snowboarding

Specialty Stores

Sports Facilities Outdoor

Sports Facilities Indoor

Tourist Attractions

Trampoline Parks Indoor

Visitor Centers

Water Parks Indoor

Springfield Area

The Springfield area, also known as the lower Pioneer Valley, is the most populous and economically developed area in Western Massachusetts. It includes the towns of Agawam, Chicopee, East Longmeadow, Hampden, Holyoke, Longmeadow, Ludlow, Springfield (with Indian Orchard), West Springfield, and Wilbraham. The most urban areas are in Springfield, Holyoke, Chicopee, and West Springfield, while the other towns are more residential.

Top 10 Attractions

Six Flags New England in Agawam
Basketball Hall Of Fame in Springfield
Symphony Hall & CityStage in Springfield
Quadrangle Museums in Springfield
Bright Nights at Forest Park seasonal Christmas lights display in Springfield
Springfield Falcons Hockey in Springfield
Holyoke Mall at Ingleside in Holyoke
Forest Park in Springfield
Zoo at Forest Park in Springfield
Eastern States Exposition ("The Big E") September regional fair in West Springfield

Other Attractions

Majestic Theater in West Springfield
MassMutual Convention Center in Springfield
Eastfield Mall in Springfield
Pancake Breakfast in Springfield
4th of July Fireworks in Springfield
Lupa Zoo in Ludlow
Restaurants
Colleges

For a list of all area attractions click here

Top Recommended Restaurants (updated January 2016)

American (Upscale Dining)

The Federal in Agawam
Lattitude in West Springfield
Center Square Grill in East Longmeadow
Max's Tavern in Springfield

Bakery

La Fiorentina in Springfield

Cafe/Sandwiches

Hot Table Panini sandwiches in Springfield
Frigo's Gourmet Foods in Springfield and East Longmeadow
Crepes Tea House in West Springfield
Dunkin' Donuts in various locations

Casual/Family Dining

Max Burger in Longmeadow
Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub various locations
Olive Garden in Springfield & West Springfield
Ruby Tuesday in Springfield & Holyoke
Texas Roadhouse in Springfield

Chinese

Iron Chef Asian Cuisine in Longmeadow
Li's Brothers in Longmeadow
Hu Ke Lau in Chicopee
Wong Wok House in Springfield
Wong Wok Restaurant in Springfield
Ginger Blossom in Springfield

German

The Student Prince Cafe & The Fort in Springfield

Ice Cream

Friendly's in various locations
Cold Stone Creamery in Springfield

Indian

Panjabi Tadka in Springfield

Italian/Mediterranean

Villa Napoletana
Red Rose in Springfield
Salvatore's in Springfield
Typical Sicilian in Springfield
Casa Di Lisa in Springfield
Olive Garden in Springfield & West Springfield

Mexican

Frontera Grill in Chicopee
Casa De Nana in Springfield
Bueno Y Sano in Springfield & West Springfield
On the Border in West Springfield
Salsa's Gourmet Mexican & Salvadoran Food in Springfield

Middle Eastern

Nadim's Downtown Mediterranean Restaurant & Grill in Springfield
Saray Restaurant II in Springfield

Pizza

Red Rose Pizzeria in Springfield
Uno Pizzeria (Chicago Grill) in Springfield and Holyoke

Pub

Samuel's Sports Bar at the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield
The Student Prince Cafe in Springfield

Seafood

Masse's Ocean Bar & Grille in Chicopee
Cal's Wood-Fired Grill & Bar in West Springfield

Southern/Cajun

Chef Wayne's Big Mamou in Springfield

Steakhouse

350 Grill in Springfield
Texas Roadhouse in Springfield
Outback Steakhouse in West Springfield

Vietnamese

Bamboo House in Springfield
Pho Saigon in Springfield
Vinh Chau in Springfield
Soc Trang in Springfield