Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in , Greater Springfield

February 1, 2022 Russell Mellin

Discover the best top things to do in , United States including Amherst College Museum of Natural History, Yiddish Book Center, Stanley park, Historic Deerfield, Smith College Botanic Garden, Norwottuck Rail Trail, Emily Dickinson Museum, Springfield Armory National Historic Site, Poet's Seat Tower, Mohawk Trail State Forest.
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1. Amherst College Museum of Natural History

11 Barrett Hill Road Amherst College, Amherst, MA 01002 +1 413-542-2165 http://www.amherst.edu/museums/naturalhistory
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5.0 based on 104 reviews

Amherst College Museum of Natural History

Reviewed By 661maryannh

This museum was originally a "time-filler" between activities while we were visiting our son at UMass for the weekend. Once we arrived at the museum, we were pleasantly surprised at the variety of topics covered. Although many of the exhibits were display molds, a good number were genuine artifacts discovered through archaeological digs and findings. the museum is located in a great area - centrally located to anything we needed. Added bonus that the exhibit was free; we'll be back!

2. Yiddish Book Center

1021 West St, Amherst, MA 01002-3375 +1 413-256-4900 [email protected] http://www.yiddishbookcenter.org
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5.0 based on 83 reviews

Yiddish Book Center

The Book Center’s 37,000-square-foot heymish-modern building in Amherst, MA, is a lebedike velt – a lively world – featuring an open Yiddish book repository, theatres, art galleries, museum exhibitions about Yiddish language and culture, and programs in literature, music, art, film, and theater

3. Stanley park

Western Ave., Westfield, MA http://www.stanleypark.org/
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5.0 based on 154 reviews

Stanley park

Reviewed By 926franka - Westfield, United States

Close to Westfield State University. It has a large Rose garden display, a wooded wildflower garden set in a very tranquil environment, with easy walking paths and ponds.

4. Historic Deerfield

80 Old Main St, Deerfield, MA 01342-5005 +1 413-775-7214 [email protected] http://www.historic-deerfield.org
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4.5 based on 287 reviews

Historic Deerfield

This New England museum of history and art is presented as a preserved 330-year-old western Massachusetts village, which features a collection of 18th- and 19th-century houses.

Reviewed By GAlsager - Alsager, United Kingdom

I was driving the Mohawk Trail as part of a long drive but I'd read about HIstoric Deerfield and wanted to visit but the guide books did little to prepare me for just how amazing this place is! It really is like stepping back in history a few hunderd years. Simply stunnig. Sadly, I had very little time so just drove slowly through town and stopped to take a few photos before having to leave - I would have loved to spend much longer here to visit some of the museums and just to wander around taking in the atmosphere. This place is an amazing step back in time and is really worth setting aside some time to visit.

5. Smith College Botanic Garden

15 College Ln, Northampton, MA 01060-2901 +1 413-585-2740 http://www.smith.edu/garden
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4.5 based on 313 reviews

Smith College Botanic Garden

There are ten different garden types and a greenhouse in this Botanic Garden.

Reviewed By olivias33 - Southampton, United States

This place is a really cool place. The suggested donation is $2 per person. They have There is meter parking on the street.There are about 4 different greenhouse. The door tells you if it is hot or cold. The plants and trees are spectacular. There is also an outside area that you can walk around.

6. Norwottuck Rail Trail

446 Damon Rd, Northampton, MA 01060-1818 http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-west/norwottuck-rail-trail.html
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4.5 based on 144 reviews

Norwottuck Rail Trail

Ten-mile bike path on the old tracks of the Boston and Maine railroad.

Reviewed By 180larryp - Northampton, United States

I run on the Norwottuck Rail Trail. It's perfect: clean, scenic, mostly flat-flatty-flat-flat. This trail, this route, this option is one of the reasons I'm so happy to live in the Connecticut River Valley.

7. Emily Dickinson Museum

280 Main St, Amherst, MA 01002-2349 +1 413-542-8161 http://emilydickinsonmuseum.org/
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4.5 based on 285 reviews

Emily Dickinson Museum

Open for tours from March to mid-December, the birthplace of Emily Dickinson is registered as a National Historic Landmark.

Reviewed By NIcoleLarry - Greenwich, United States

Although the house museum is currently closed due to Covid, when things return to normal, this is an important stop for anyone planning to attend performances at Tanglewood, Jacobs Pillow or the Williamstown Theatre Festival. Conveniently close to these Berkshire cultural destinations, an afternoon spent at the home of America’s most famous woman poet, is a fabulous way to celebrate the talent of the woman who penned lines like “ There is no frigate like a book to take us lands away” and “I’m nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody too? Then there’s a pair of us - don’t tell”. If you have somehow missed the magic of her words or forgotten them, what an introduction. The docents are professional and full of Emily Dickinson trivia. You’ll love your afternoon acquainting or reacquainting yourself with this revolutionary poets life and work. Allow two hours. We stayed across the street at the charming and very affordable Amherst Inn, but if you’re looking for fancier accommodations, the Inn at Boltwood is a block away ( the former Lord Jeff).

8. Springfield Armory National Historic Site

1 Armory Sq, Springfield, MA 01105-1700 +1 413-734-8551 http://www.nps.gov/spar/
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4.5 based on 297 reviews

Springfield Armory National Historic Site

The Armory, which manufactured and tested firearms for the U.S. military from 1794 to 1968, houses the country's largest collection of US military small weapons. The displays include rare weapons and the largest collection of confederate weapons anywhere. When it started, the Armory was the first high tech manufacturing to occur in the country, and the advancements in mass production and the ability to create interchangeable parts that started at the Armory, initiated the development of the countries first high tech manufacturing corridor.

Reviewed By oldbonesgenealogy - Chicopee, United States

Incredible collection and history of the Armory which was an integral part of the War for Independence

9. Poet's Seat Tower

70 Mountain Rd, Greenfield, MA +1 413-772-1553 https://visitgreenfieldma.com/index.cfm?p=b.445
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4.5 based on 128 reviews

Poet's Seat Tower

10. Mohawk Trail State Forest

Route 2, Charlemont, MA 01339 +1 413-339-5504 http://www.mass.gov/locations/mohawk-trail-state-forest
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4.5 based on 62 reviews

Mohawk Trail State Forest

More than 6,000 scenic acres offer outdoor enthusiasts lodging in 62 campsites and overnight log cabins, plus a variety of activities including trout-fishing, hiking and picnicking.

Reviewed By cristinah995

This review is for the campground. If you are a nature lover, you will love this campground. Absolutely beautiful. Private sites with lots of trees and shrubs between you and the next campers. The bathrooms were clean and the showers were adequate. If you choose the last loop of the campground, the sites will be right on the river. The middle loop's sites are on higher ground. They provide bear boxes for your food because there is a lot of wildlife in the campground. Firewood is provided there but nothing else (they do have water and a sink at the restrooms) so buy all your supplies before you get there. Walk right from your site to hiking trails. This place is a gem.

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